Contractor - Digital

Job#: 3036784

Job Description:

We are hiring a QA ADA Analyst!

Role: QA ADA Analyst

Supporting: Large Financial Services Client

Location: Hybrid - Open to candidates local to Merrifield, VA; Winchester, VA; Pensacola, FL; or San Diego, CA

Assignment Type: Contract Only

Duration: ~7 Months

Role Overview:

Join a high-impact digital team focused on building inclusive, user-centered products that meet the highest accessibility standards. As a QA ADA Analyst, you'll play a critical role in ensuring digital experiences are compliant with WCAG 2.2 and accessible to all users. This is a great opportunity to work on meaningful initiatives, influence product quality, and drive accessibility best practices across teams-all while operating with a high level of autonomy and leadership.

Apply today to be part of a team that's driving meaningful change in digital accessibility while advancing your career in a high-demand specialty.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead ADA-focused testing efforts across digital platforms, ensuring quality, usability, and compliance
• Develop and execute accessibility test strategies aligned with WCAG 2.2 standards
• Perform testing using Trusted Tester methodology and assistive technologies
• Create and maintain detailed test artifacts with full traceability to requirements and WCAG criteria
• Identify accessibility risks, assess user impact, and recommend remediation solutions
• Collaborate with product, UX, and engineering teams to proactively prevent accessibility defects
• Support regression testing, defect management, and audit readiness
• Drive process improvements and facilitate cross-team discussions on accessibility testing practices
• Mentor junior team members and lead accessibility training initiatives
• Provide clear, actionable guidance for ADA-compliant solutions in fast-paced environments

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in ADA/accessibility testing and functional QA practices
• Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.2 (A & AA), ADA, Section 508, and ARIA standards
• Trusted Tester Certification (or similar - WAS/CPWA) required
• Hands-on experience with assistive technologies (screen readers, magnifiers, etc.)
• Experience building test strategies, test cases, and driving defect resolution
• Familiarity with UI/API automation, test frameworks, and CI/CD integration
• Solid understanding of HTML/CSS and accessibility best practices
• Ability to operate independently, lead initiatives, and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Compensation and Benefits: The pay rate for this position is between $65.00 and $75.00 per hour. Please note that the final rate may be contingent on experience and other factors.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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