Accessibility SME

TecTammina; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking an experienced individual for electronic communications accessibility analysis in New York. Candidates should possess 5+ years in this area, with strong knowledge of WCAG and assistive technologies such as JAWS and NVDA. The role demands excellent organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This is a contract position offering a chance to impact user accessibility significantly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electronic communications accessibility analysis experience.
• Knowledge of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
• Strong understanding of accessibility barriers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and develop electronic communications accessibility.
• Demonstrate experience in usability/accessibility research.
• Facilitate group discussions and consensus building.

Skills

Electronic communications accessibility analysis

Assistive technology knowledge (JAWS, NVDA, Window Eyes)

Accessible user interface design

Organizational skills

Group facilitation techniques

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Creative problem-solving

Education

B.S. or Master's Degree in information technology or related field

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Excel

Compliance Sheriff

Photoshop

SharePoint

Documentum

CQ5

iRise

Job description

5+ years of electronic communications accessibility analysis, design and development experience in large and highly dynamic environments.

Related assistive technology knowledge and experience with JAWS, NVDA, and/or Window Eyes screen readers.

Strong understanding of accessible user interface design practices and principles a must—better still if you can demonstrate experience relating to Internet or mobile usability/accessibility research.

B.S. or Masters Degree in information technology, human computer interaction, or related field considered an advantage. Equivalent experience accepted.

Extensive knowledge of electronic communication accessibility barriers, as well as strong organizational skills are both central to the position.

Solid experience with MS PowerPoint, Word, and Excel a must. Knowledge of Compliance Sheriff, Photoshop, SharePoint, Documentum, CQ5 (or others CMTs) and iRise (or other prototyping tools) are additionally advantageous.

Strong communication, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills required. Your ability to demonstrate success in these areas should quickly become obvious.

Strong techniques and methods for group facilitation and consensus building are better than chocolate.

Ability to work independently, in a team, and with or without direction is imperative.

Qualifications

need people with knowledge and experience with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), so we prefer people with this experience over those with only Section 508 testing experience

Additional Information

Job Status: Contract

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