Digital Accessibility Specialist

As a Digital Accessibility Specialist at Motorola Solutions, you will ensure applications meet the highest standards for digital accessibility. You will lead and execute WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility audits, document VPAT status, and collaborate with design, engineering, and QA teams to integrate accessibility improvements. This role involves advising on best practices, conducting workshops, and monitoring evolving global accessibility guidelines to advocate for inclusive design solutions across products.

Must Have

• Lead and execute regular WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility audits (manual and automated) across application suite and design system components.
• Document and maintain Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) status.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, QA, and stakeholders to prioritize and address accessibility improvements.
• Produce actionable audit reports, highlighting critical WCAG issues and tracking progress.
• Advise and educate product teams on accessibility best practices and inclusive design.
• Monitor evolving global accessibility guidelines (WCAG, EN 301 549, Section 508) and regulatory requirements.
• 3+ years experience in web and/or mobile app accessibility.
• Experience testing with assistive technologies for desktop and mobile.
• Deep understanding of WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA and Section 508 requirements.
• Hands-on use of accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies.
• Ability to translate audit results into actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Good to Have

• Familiarity with digital design software like Figma.
• Experience with design systems and their adoption across large product suites.
• Experience working with teams in an Agile environment.
• Familiarity with international accessibility and disability regulations (ex. AODA, EAA, ACA).

Department Overview

Want to collaborate on products that actually matter? Do you believe that the challenges facing public safety today can be solved by a thoughtful and holistic user centered approach? At Motorola Solutions, we help people be their best in the moments that matter. We are rethinking the way public safety works to make the world a safer place. From emergency call-taking, dispatch, and video security solutions to applications for first responders, we are building some of the most meaningful software today. Real, professional tools. The design team is looking for an accessibility specialist to help us, collectively, up our game on inclusive and accessible products.

Job Description

As a Digital Accessibility Specialist, you will work with product managers, developers, subject matter experts, the global UX team, and our centralized design system team to ensure our applications meet the highest standards for digital accessibility. You’ll play a key role in product development; conducting audits, driving improvements, and championing compliance with WCAG and VPAT requirements. You will serve as a subject matter expert on digital accessibility.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead and execute regular audits: Conduct comprehensive WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility audits—manual and automated—across our application suite and the components in our design system. Use tools such as axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, and screen readers to identify accessibility barriers and compliance risks.
• Document VPAT status: Prepare, update, and maintain Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) documentation, clearly reporting product accessibility for procurement and compliance purposes.
• Collaborate across teams: Work with design, engineering, QA, and stakeholders to prioritize and address accessibility improvements, integrating requirements into every stage of the product lifecycle.
• Report and communicate findings: Produce actionable audit reports, highlighting critical WCAG issues, prioritizing remediation, and tracking progress for internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise and educate: Share accessibility best practices, conduct workshops, run presentations, and provide hands-on support to product teams. Advocate for inclusive design solutions that consider assistive technology users and diverse accessibility needs. Advocate for inclusivity in design, language and approach across products.
• Monitor standards and compliance: Stay updated with evolving global accessibility guidelines (WCAG, EN 301 549, Section 508) and regulatory requirements. Ensure product documentation and accessibility statements are kept current, and keep design partners ready ahead of new requirements.

Basic Requirements

• 3 or more years of experience in web and/or mobile app accessibility.
• Experience testing with assistive technologies for desktop and mobile.
• Proven experience conducting accessibility audits for complex digital products, ideally in public safety, healthcare, or enterprise environments.
• Deep understanding of WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA and Section 508 requirements. Familiarity with VPAT templates and accessibility compliance documentation.
• Hands-on use of accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies (screen readers, color contrast analyzers, automated scan tools).
• Ability to translate audit results into actionable recommendations and clearly communicate to technical and non-technical teams. Ability to create strong, reusable documentation for varied audiences.
• Strong communication skills and an intense attention to detail, as well as the ability to express complex ideas and listen to the needs of stakeholders and partners.
• Collaborative, proactive approach to working with cross-functional groups.
• Experience mentoring and training others in accessible and inclusive design.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with digital design software like Figma.
• Experience with design systems and their adoption across large product suites.
• Experience working with teams in an Agile environment; using an iteration backlog, and comfort being a close collaborator of both engineering and design teams.
• Familiarity with international accessibility and disability regulations (ex. AODA, EAA, ACA, etc).