Web Accessibility Specialist

M Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Job summary

Momentum, Inc. is seeking a Web Accessibility Specialist to ensure websites, apps, and digital documents meet accessibility standards and deliver an inclusive user experience.

You will perform audits, remediation, and QA across the SDLC, collaborate with developers, designers, and content teams, and stay current with WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, and ADA requirements while shaping accessibility in release processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in web accessibility testing and remediation.
• Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA, WAI-ARIA, Section 508, ADA Title II, and accessibility best practices.
• Experience using accessibility testing tools such as axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse, pa11y, or similar solutions.
• Experience testing with assistive technologies including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, or equivalent screen readers.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accessibility audits of websites, web applications, and digital content against WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
• Identify, document, and remediate accessibility issues in collaboration with developers, designers, and content authors.
• Integrate automated and manual accessibility testing into development and release processes.
• Validate and remediate digital documents, including PDFs, forms, and reports, for accessibility compliance.
• Review third-party and vendor-delivered solutions for accessibility conformance.
• Support ongoing improvements to accessibility monitoring and testing capabilities.
• Educate stakeholders on accessibility standards, best practices, and inclusive design principles.
• Maintain documentation related to accessibility findings, remediation plans, and compliance reporting.
• Stay current on evolving accessibility regulations, standards, and industry best practices.

Skills

Web accessibility testing

Remediation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

axe DevTools

WAVE

Lighthouse

pa11y

Job description

Future Opening: Web Accessibility Specialist

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance

Position Overview

The Web Accessibility Specialist is responsible for ensuring websites, web applications, and digital documents meet accessibility standards and provide an inclusive experience for all users. This role performs accessibility testing, remediation, quality assurance, and compliance reviews while partnering with development, design, and content teams to embed accessibility into the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct accessibility audits of websites, web applications, and digital content against WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
• Identify, document, and remediate accessibility issues in collaboration with developers, designers, and content authors.
• Integrate automated and manual accessibility testing into development and release processes.
• Validate and remediate digital documents, including PDFs, forms, and reports, for accessibility compliance.
• Review third-party and vendor-delivered solutions for accessibility conformance.
• Support ongoing improvements to accessibility monitoring and testing capabilities.
• Educate stakeholders on accessibility standards, best practices, and inclusive design principles.
• Maintain documentation related to accessibility findings, remediation plans, and compliance reporting.
• Stay current on evolving accessibility regulations, standards, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in web accessibility testing and remediation.
• Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA, WAI-ARIA, Section 508, ADA Title II, and accessibility best practices.
• Experience using accessibility testing tools such as axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse, pa11y, or similar solutions.
• Experience testing with assistive technologies including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, or equivalent screen readers.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting accessibility initiatives within large organizations or government environments.
• Experience with WordPress accessibility testing and remediation.
• Experience integrating accessibility testing into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, Lighthouse CI, or similar platforms.
• IAAP WAS, CPACC, DHS Trusted Tester, or related accessibility certifications.
• Familiarity with PDF/UA standards and accessible document remediation.

Compensation: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Momentum, Inc. (Momentum) is a small, women-owned IT and Management Consulting firm based in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1998, Momentum has grown to employ more than 75 employees and expand its services to public and private sector clients throughout the mid-Atlantic region, resulting in the successful delivery of more than 450 projects to more than 100 unique customers of all shapes and sizes across a broad range of industries and specialties.

Momentum is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law.

Momentum provides a full complement of technical and professional services within our four core service offerings: