Technology Accessibility Subject Matter Expert (Remote)
Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are hiring an Accessibility Subject Matter Expert with at least seven years of experience to support digital accessibility readiness. This is a remote position. The position requires a balance of deep knowledge of WCAG 2.0/2.1 (AA/AAA) requirements along with strong testing and communication skills.
Note: No C2C, Subcontracting or visa sponsorship of any kind is available for this role.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance to content creators on accessible design and best practices to optimize user experience in web-based materials and other digital content. Consult and our client in remediation efforts on a wide range of digital public facing content, including web, documents, multimedia, forms, and enterprise systems
- Work within guidelines developed by our client to ensure the accessibility program aligns with compliance standards and best practices in optimizing user experience.
- Participate in requirements analysis to align business needs with accessible design
- Assist in development of operational procedures based on accessibility standards and established processes.
- Provide technical guidance to content creators on accessible design and best practices to optimize user experience in web-based materials and other digital content. Test public-facing content in conventional formats (Word, Excel, PDF, PowerPoint) and websites with assistive technologies (JAWS,NVDA, TalkBack, VoiceOver, Adobe Acrobat, PAC) and automated tools (axe, WAVE, WorldSpace) and advise on proper testing protocols.
- Conduct accessibility audits for websites, documents in various formats, including PDFs and forms, and generate reports regarding compliance with Section 508, WCAG 2.0/2.1 (AA/AAA).
- Create detailed accessibility reports with actionable recommendations for our client.
- Identify inaccessible content and/or other issues, then assist the organization to support remediation efforts.
- Provide training to internal teams to support accessible content creation for accessibility standards and tools. Develop supporting materials.
- Conduct Office Hours to support content developers.
- Create accessible templates to assist content creators in streamlining their processes.
- Assist with requests and inquiries related to digital accessibility from the public ensuring timely and effective responses.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in digital accessibility or related fields
- Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
- Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, and ADA Title II.
- Hands-on remediation experience with documents, web, and multimedia content.
- Proficiency with accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies.
- Ability to work independently
Pay: $70 - $78.50 / hour W2 Depending on Experience
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Company Description
We are the experts in Human Capital. It starts with a commitment to personal attention. A single point of contact from day one. That's what makes The Panther Group different. That is how we deliver results to our clients and candidates. Our focus on quality, diversity and service sets us apart. At The Panther Group, it's about attention to detail. We attract the right talent, connect job seekers with the right jobs and provide the right custom solutions because we worry about the little things. Providing our clients the best value for their dollar, finding our job seekers opportunities where they can thrive, giving our clients and candidates the level of service they deserve, leveraging the most efficient processes in the industry.