Accessibility UI/UX Requirements Analyst

Skywalk Global; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Skywalk Global in Des Moines, IA is seeking a hybrid Accessibility UI/UX Requirements Analyst for contract work across front-end design, requirements development, and accessibility-focused analysis. You will work with the Angular AppDev team to translate user needs into development-ready, accessible requirements and tests.

You will contribute design artifacts and developer-facing documentation, emphasizing WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508 compliance, and actionable testing with automated tools and

Qualifications

• UI/UX design experience with wireframes, mockups, and interaction design.
• Detailed requirements and well-formed tickets writing experience.
• Hands-on with Azure DevOps (ADO) and GitHub for ticket workflows.
• Ability to conduct gap analysis and translate findings into actionable requirements.
• Accessibility credentials (CPACC/WAS) or equivalent.
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, Title I/II.
• Strong written and verbal communication for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Design front-end screens using wireframes, mockups, and interaction patterns.
• Perform gap analysis between current and desired workflows; document risks.
• Write detailed tickets and user stories in Azure DevOps (ADO) and GitHub.
• Decompose large features into properly sized units.
• Create personas and translate user needs into requirements.
• Tag and refine tickets for a clean hand-off to Angular developers.
• Define front-end requirements linking design, docs, and development needs.
• Support testing activities including automated accessibility tests and manual checks with screen readers and keyboard navigation.
• Potentially assist with front-end coding or testing based on skill set.

Skills

UI/UX design

Requirements writing

Gap analysis

Stakeholder communication

CPACC/WAS

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

USWDS

WCAG 2.2 AA

Section 508

Title I/II

Axe

Wave

Lighthouse

JAWS

NVDA

VoiceOver

Angular

Job description

Skywalk Global is seeking a hybrid Accessibility UI/UX Requirements Analyst to support the DOM-DoIT effort across front-end design, requirements development, and accessibility-focused analysis. This contract role partners closely with the Angular AppDev team to turn user needs into development-ready work, while ensuring screens and experiences can be validated against established accessibility standards.

In this position, you will contribute both to design artifacts and to the documentation that developers use to build and test features, with an emphasis on actionable accessibility requirements and practical testing support.

What you’ll do

• Design front-end screens using wireframes, mockups, and interaction patterns for application UI.
• Perform gap analysis between current and desired workflows, documenting risks and implications for delivery.
• Write detailed, well-scoped tickets and user stories in Azure DevOps (ADO) and GitHub.
• Decompose large feature requests into realistic, properly sized development units.
• Create personas and translate user needs into design and functional requirements.
• Tag, organize, and refine tickets to support a clean hand-off to Angular developers.
• Define front-end requirements that connect design, requirements writing, and development needs.
• Support testing activities, including accessibility testing with automated tools plus manual verification using screen readers and keyboard/tab navigation.
• Potentially assist with front-end coding or testing based on your skill set.

What you bring

• Proven experience in UI/UX screen design including wireframes, mockups, and interaction design.
• Strong experience writing detailed requirements, user stories, and well-formed tickets.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) and GitHub for ticket and story workflows.
• Ability to conduct gap analysis, identify risks, and translate findings into actionable requirements.
• Accessibility credentials, including CPACC, WAS, or an equivalent certification.
• Deep understanding of WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, and Title I / Title II, with the ability to apply and test directly against these standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong documentation and stakeholder communication ability.

Tools and technologies

• Angular
• Azure DevOps (ADO) and GitHub
• Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD
• USWDS and design systems
• WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, Title I, Title II
• Testing tools and assistive technologies: Axe, Wave, Lighthouse, JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver

Location: Des Moines, IA (hybrid)
Employment type: Contract