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Executive Office of Technology Services and Security · 4 days ago
Accessibility Procurement Specialist
Boston, MA
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Develop and refine accessibility auditing processes for reviewing and evaluating software and tools.
Develop and provide training related to the procurement process and embedding accessibility requirements in all stages of the contract lifecycle.
Collaborate with internal and external executive offices, agencies, and vendors to resolve stakeholder reported accessibility issues.
Work with ADA Coordinators to come up with alternative workaround solutions for inaccessible software and tools for employees with disabilities.
Create how-to documents and checklists related to accessibility and the procurement process.
Assist with the procurement process for statewide contracts to ensure that accessibility is included in all contract phases.
Analyze and provide accessibility metrics to identify trends and gaps involving the procurement process for reporting and training purposes.
Collaborate with accessibility and legal partners to update contractual language for accessibility and additional supplemental materials.
Assist with testing vendor software, hardware, and tools for accessibility compliance in accordance with accessibility procurement policies.
Work on additional projects as assigned by the Chief IT Accessibility Officer.
Qualification
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Required
Minimum of three (3) plus years of experience imbedding accessibility into procurement processes and contract lifecycles.
Minimum of three (3) plus years of experience working with/reviewing accessibility conformance report reviews for vendor accessibility validity and conformance.
Enthusiastic about solving problems facing public-sector agencies and promoting equitable access to public digital services.
Preferred
Deep understanding of the procurement lifecycle and accessibility requirements for each stage.
Deep understanding of accessibility audit processes with external vendors.
Deep understanding of the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template creation process and how to review a completed Accessibility Report for compliance with Commonwealth accessibility policies and standards.
Knowledge of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Section 508 Standards and Americans with Disabilities Act.
Knowledge of assistive technologies and how these software and tools are used by individuals with disabilities.
Knowledge and experience testing for accessibility to validate conformance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and Section 508 Standards.
Familiarity with legal terminology relevant to procurement and contracts is preferred.
IAAP certification(s) such as Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) are desired, but not required.
Relevant Contract Management certification(s) are desired, but not required.
Company
Executive Office of Technology Services and Security
Within the Commonwealth of MA, the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security, (EOTSS) is the state’s lead agency for technology and innovation.
Boston, Massachusetts
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bill Cole
Chief Technology Officer
Anthony J. O'Neill
Commonwealth CISO & Chief Risk Officer
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