Excelraise, LLC is a rapidly growing full service IT solutions integrator and talent management company headquartered in Denver, CO. Our valued client*s includes fortune 500 companies, Government Agencies.
Currently we are looking for a qualified individual to work as a Web Content Designer (Remote) with our direct client in Hartford, CT.
The State of Connecticut (CT) is seeking a Digital Accessibility Expert who has strong experience in assessing, strategizing, and implementing a11y and usability improvements for digital products and services.
This role will require a deep familiarity with the requirements and processes for complying with current and future accessibility guidelines as documented in WCAG, ADA, and Section 508 standards. You will also support cross-functional teams in applying modern a11y improvements to products and services, including Content, UX, Design, and Product teams. You will assist in training teams to conform to WCAG 2.2 standards for digital assets and information.
Main Responsibilities
NOTE: This is a testing-heavy role. Auditing and testing of digital assets are a core requirement of this position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability
- 5+ years of experience assessing and improving digital materials and services (websites, digital interfaces, online transaction flows, PDFs, etc.) to comply with regulatory accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA, Section 508) – specifically WCAG 2.2 AA.
- 5+ years of testing experience, conducting QA activities on systems and products: analyzing needs, testing process flows, planning service improvements, assessing test data, and implementing accessibility solutions.
- 2+ years of product or project owner experience, working collaboratively with teams to improve products and services using digital accessibility technologies, policies, and best practices.
- 2+ years of experience with language translation efforts, including the oversight and maintenance of accessibility standards around translation services – both machine and manual.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree is required.
- A total of 5 years of experience working in the domain of accessibility optimization, with 2 years of highly relevant professional experience in Accessibility and Inclusion-based policy compliance.
- 2+ years of experience in assessing, testing, and optimizing digital assets for accessibility needs, including websites, visual media, communication tools, online applications, documents, and video conferencing tools.
- Experience with software like eVinced, Axe, and WebAIM.
Other Desired Skills
- Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, UX Design, Psychology, Instructional Design, or Computer Science.
- Experience in developing or designing inclusionary products or services in web applications, using standard technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery).
- Experience in accessibility compliance for chatbots and other customer communication tools.
- Experience in accessibility compliance for analog formats like Word, PowerPoint, and print marketing assets.
- Proficiency with Adobe XD, Jira/Confluence, Sitecore, and Salesforce.
Desired Certifications
- IAAP certification (CPACC, WAS, etc.)
- PMP certification
- DHS Trusted Tester certification