IT ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE

Title: IT Accessibility Compliance Specialist

Required Qualifications
• Must reside in California and be willing to travel statewide (2–5 days per trip, typically with one week between travel).
• 5–7 years of experience in IT procurement accessibility or related fields.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply Section 508 and ADA from both compliance and contractual/legal perspectives.
• Proficiency with WCAG 2.1 AA standards and accessibility testing tools (manual and automated).
• Experience reviewing VPATs and vendor accessibility documentation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong project management ability across multiple teams and vendors.
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Preferred Skills
• Experience implementing or assessing the Accessibility Capability Maturity Model (ACMM).
• Certifications: IAAP CPACC, WAS, or DHS Trusted Tester.
• Advanced understanding of assistive technologies (e.g., JAWS, NVDA).
• Experience conducting usability testing with individuals with disabilities.
• Familiarity with public sector or higher-education procurement environments.
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.