What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Analyst 5 WCAG - Digital Accessibility - Lansing, MI - Local Only position at Accrete Macro?
Job ID : 139966
Job Title : System Analyst 5 WCAG - Digital Accessibility
Location : Lansing, Michigan
Duration : 1 year Contract
Direct Client State of MI
Interview Process : Virtual Interview via MS Teams video with any 2nd round interviews to be held onsite. Please use laptop and be prepared so share screen if asked. Use of headphones is strongly discouraged. A screenshot photo of candidate will be required for any Teams interviews as well as a vendor present at beginning of interview to validate candidate.
Candidates MUST be local at time of submission. Hiring manager is not currently interested in candidates who will need to relocate to accept offer. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Position will be hybrid work schedule with Monday and Tuesdays working in office. Additional onsite training may be required during onboarding.
This position may require in-office work for the first 1-2 months for onboarding.
Following onboarding, this position requires a hybrid schedule, requiring Monday and Tuesday in-office and
remote work Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Top Skills & Years of Experience :
1 year of testing applications for digital accessibility (preferred 3 years).
1 year working with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Advanced skills using assistive technologies, including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, and other assistive technologies.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills - Multilingual desired.
Overview
The State of Michigan (SOM) Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Center for Shared Solutions (CSS) eMichigan team is seeking to hire up to 3 additional full-time systems analysts for 1 year to conduct reviews for adherence with the SOM Digital Standards for Websites and Applications, which include standards for branding and digital accessibility.
Job Duties
Conduct reviews of SOM websites and applications for adherence with the SOM Digital Standards for Websites and Applications
o Test for digital accessibility using manual and automated tools including screen reader and other assistive technology
o Review for adherence with additional standards including branding
o Perform testing on desktop and mobile devices
o 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
Multilingual desired
