Web Accessibility Analyst

Job Duties

 Conduct reviews of SOM websites and applications for adherence with the SOM Digital Standards for

Websites and Applications

• Test for digital accessibility using manual and automated tools including screen reader and other
  
  

assistive technology

• Review for adherence with additional standards including branding
• Perform testing on desktop and mobile devices
• Thoroughly document review results
  
  

 Provide results to application support teams and stakeholders and meet with teams to explain results

 Work closely with eMichigan team members to ensure processes are followed and optimized

 Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education

 A certificate or degree in any field required, Information Technology (IT) preferred

 Experience will be considered in lieu of a certificate or degree

Experience

 1 year of testing applications for digital accessibility (preferred 3+ years)

 1 year working with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

 Advanced knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA

 Advanced knowledge of digital accessibility testing methodologies

 Advanced skills using assistive technologies, including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, and other

assistive technologies

 Advanced skills using accessibility evaluation tools and frameworks, including WAVE, Developer Tools,

Accessibility Inspector, and other accessibility evaluation tools

 Ability to use a variety of desktop and mobile devices and operating systems (OS), such as laptops,

smartphones, tablets, Windows, MacBook, iOS, and Android

 Ability to prepare detailed written documentation, maintain records, and conduct correspondence

related to the work

 Ability to communicate technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience

 Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

 Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA

Location & Hours

Lansing, Michigan

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

This position will require in-office work for the first 1-2 months for onboarding. Following this, a hybrid schedule

will be offered, requiring Monday and Tuesday in-office and remote work Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.