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IT Data Solutions · 2 days ago

Accessibility Analyst

DC-Baltimore Area

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

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Kristina Riusech

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Responsibilities

Conduct thorough accessibility assessments and audits of documents, websites, and applications, utilizing a combination of tools, techniques, and manual testing methods.

Identifies and helps create accessibility tools, training, documents for staff training.

Understand digital compliance with accessibility standards, guidelines, and regulations, including WCAG, Section 508, and ADA.

Identify barriers and issues affecting accessibility, meticulously documenting them for effective communication and remediation efforts.

Collaborate with design, development, and content teams to provide guidance and recommendations for accessible document creation and remediation.

Conduct user testing involving individuals with disabilities to gather valuable feedback and insights on the accessibility of our digital products.

Supports the resolution of accessibility issues and complaints.

Promotes the benefits of accessible technologies.

Explores the accessibility industry landscape to identify opportunities for innovative technical solutions.

Proactively identifies procurement and revenue opportunities for the continued growth of the company and its services.

Performs other duties as assigned by the COO and/or CEO.

Qualification

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Accessibility technologiesWCAG standardsSection 508 complianceADA regulationsHuman Centered DesignProject ManagementIAAP CertificationsRelationship ManagementStrategic Thinking

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Conduct thorough accessibility assessments and audits of documents, websites, and applications, utilizing a combination of tools, techniques, and manual testing methods.

Identifies and helps create accessibility tools, training, documents for staff training.

Understand digital compliance with accessibility standards, guidelines, and regulations, including WCAG, Section 508, and ADA.

Identify barriers and issues affecting accessibility, meticulously documenting them for effective communication and remediation efforts.

Collaborate with design, development, and content teams to provide guidance and recommendations for accessible document creation and remediation.

Conduct user testing involving individuals with disabilities to gather valuable feedback and insights on the accessibility of our digital products.

Supports the resolution of accessibility issues and complaints.

Promotes the benefits of accessible technologies.

Explores the accessibility industry landscape to identify opportunities for innovative technical solutions.

Proactively identifies procurement and revenue opportunities for the continued growth of the company and its services.

Performs other duties as assigned by the COO and/or CEO.

Technical Knowledge: Uses in-depth understanding of accessibility technologies, tools, and processes to ensure compliance.

Policy Knowledge: Understands accessibility laws and regulations such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 508 to create and enforce policies. Works with policy advisors to interpret and promote approved legislative and regulatory standards.

Human Centered Design: Empathizes with users to create customer-oriented solutions.

Managing Through Systems: Designs sustainable processes and procedures for monitoring and managing work. Manages work through processes and other people.

Relationship Management: Builds and sustains trusting relationships, fosters collaboration, and builds consensus around complex issues.

Communication: Listens well, effectively conveys messages to diverse audiences both orally and in writing, and effectively confronts demanding situations.

Strategic Thinking: Thinks critically about the future, anticipates situations, and plans actions to reach goals considering those situations.

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Applies rigorous and disciplined thinking to understand complex issues and challenges. Breaks down complex ideas to understand their component parts while keeping perspective on the bigger picture.

Judgment and Decision Making: Makes decisions in accordance with ITDS philosophies, values, and priorities that lead to goal accomplishment, especially in ambiguous and changing circumstances.

Minimum Education: Bachelor s Degree in business administration, public health, or information technology.

Experience: 2 -3 years of working on accessibility projects, collaborating with development teams, conducting accessibility audits, or implementing accessibility solutions.

Travel: While this is a remote position, flexible and willingness to travel for critical client meetings.

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