Remote Lead Accessibility Engineer

Description:

• The Lead Accessibility Engineer will work on a pivotal Federal program to ensure the successful implementation and delivery of a major government initiative.
• Specializing in accessibility, the role involves improving, analyzing, and ensuring compliant design for federal-facing applications and products.
• Collaborating with engineering, leadership, and government partners to oversee accessibility aspects.
• Developing guidelines and tools to empower the team in making accessible design and engineering decisions.
• Contributing to design systems for digital products and planning effective customer research.
• Creating innovative accessibility solutions adhering to organization and WCAG guidelines.
• Conducting examination processes of website files for currency and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate complex topics concisely.

Requirements:

• 5 years of experience with 508 Compliance.
• Direct experience in developing, designing, and testing websites for conformance to section 508 accessibility standards.
• Thorough understanding of Section 508 of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applying this knowledge to create strategies for ADA users.
• Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards and guidelines.
• Proficiency in design and prototype tools like Sketch, Invision, Figma, XD, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically.
• Must be able to attain low-level security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Benefits:

• Fully remote position.
• Yearly stipend.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package.
• Company Match 401(k) plan.
• Flexible PTO and Paid Holidays.