Accessibility Analyst / Tester (Ref #: 1112186)

Estrada Consulting, Inc; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Estrada Consulting, Inc. seeks an Accessibility Analyst/Tester to evaluate client websites against WCAG 2.1 AA, including forms, PDFs, multimedia, and other content. You will deliver a prioritized report of deficiencies and confirm conformance after remediation.

The role requires hands-on manual testing with assistive technology and automated tools, plus experience with public-sector projects and content management systems.

Qualifications

• Experience performing both accessibility assessment and remediation.
• WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance experience.
• Electronic document/PDF accessibility experience.
• Project management experience with public-sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate client websites against WCAG 2.1 AA standards across content, forms, PDFs, and multimedia.
• Deliver deficiency reports prioritised by severity and user impact.
• Validate remediation and deliver a final validation report detailing methods, deficiencies, corrections, and conformance status.

Skills

Manual accessibility testing

Assistive technology

Keyboard navigation testing

Color contrast evaluation

Responsive/mobile testing

Accessibility testing

Tools

Automated accessibility tools

Job description

Accessibility Analyst / Tester is a key personnel role within the staffing matrix proposed to perform Component 1 (WCAG 2.1 Level AA Assessment and Remediation) of the Scope of Work.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for evaluating the client's website, including forms, electronic documents, PDF files, multimedia, and other content, against WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. The individual must deliver a report of deficiencies found, prioritized by severity and user impact. They are tasked with confirming that the website conforms to the standard after remediation is completed and delivering a final validation report stating the methods used, deficiencies found, corrections made, open limitations, exceptions for client review, and conformance status.

Required experience:

The documents require the Accessibility Analyst / Tester to possess expertise in manual accessibility testing and assistive technology, as well as experience with electronic document/PDF accessibility.

Preferred experience:

The documents prefer candidates who have experience with public-sector clients and clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and availability.

Education:

The documents do not specify educational requirements for this role.

Skills:

The documents require this role to possess expertise in manual accessibility testing and assistive technology. They must be capable of performing keyboard navigation tests, evaluating page structure, forms, links, controls, color contrast, resizing/reflow, and other applicable requirements. The role must utilize specific assistive technologies, browsers, operating systems, and devices for testing and provide the rationale for their selection.

Technologies:

The individual must be proficient with automated testing tools to supplement manual testing results. They are expected to test mobile/responsive functionality and handle electronic documents, PDFs, multimedia, and third-party content/integrations within the scope of the assessment.

Location:

Sacramento, CA (or remote as per contract). Arrangement: Remote or on-site as needed for client personnel support.

Employment type:

Contractor/Consultant (not client personnel).

Duration:

Up to 5 years total (initial 2-year term + up to 3 one-year extensions). Hours: Standard business hours, with availability for urgent issues per SLA.

Travel:

Not specified; likely minimal unless on-site services are requested.

Mandatory qualifications:

• Experience performing both accessibility assessment and actual remediation (not assessment-only services).
• Experience with WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements.
• Manual accessibility testing and assistive technology experience.
• Website development/remediation experience.
• Electronic document/PDF accessibility experience.
• Project management and public-sector client experience.
• Ability to provide the full base Scope of Work directly or through identified subcontractors.
• Experience with content management systems, electronic documents, forms, multimedia, and third-party integrations.

Desired qualifications:

• Experience with websites and digital environments of similar size, complexity, and functionality.
• Experience with public agencies, housing authorities, municipalities, or other governmental clients.