Future Opening - Senior Accessibility Specialist (Remote, select U.S. states)

This job post is for a future opening as a seasonal Senior Accessibility Specialist.

We typically provide anticipated start dates for our roles, but because this is a future opening, we don't have one yet. We are, however, currently seeking applications from qualified and interested individuals and will follow up once we're ready to begin our interview process. Since this is a future opening, please keep in mind that there may be delays in communication ranging from a few weeks to a few months.

For Coforma and our partners, Accessibility Specialists are the experts who ensure all the tools within client systems and platforms meet Section 508 and WCAG 2.1+ standards, at a minimum. In this role, you’ll use your passion for inclusive design to help us fulfill our goal of exceeding U.S. accessibility standards across a variety of digital deliverables, in partnership with our clients. You’ll showcase your expertise and passion for finding innovative accessibility solutions for all users, pushing beyond the status quo. You’ll demonstrate continual learning while being an advocate and champion for accessibility. You will work within the Design department, reporting to senior Design leadership to assess the accessibility of designs and coded interfaces, make informed recommendations, and perform quality assurance of solutions within assigned projects.

If you’re passionate about improving lives through digital products and services then Coforma is a great company for you.

$147,290 to $165,830 Salary + Benefits + Growth Potential

Placement within this range will be based on the competency level of the candidate An offer will be made at one of the following tiers:

Tier 1: $147,290 — Meets minimum qualification/experience requirements. Beyond onboarding, will need additional guidance and training to perform key responsibilities of the role.

Tier 2: $156,560 — Experienced and fully-competent. Beyond onboarding, can independently perform key responsibilities of the role.

Tier 3: $165,830 — Highly-experienced and can perform all responsibilities of the role at a higher level than expected once onboarding is completed.

To honor our company-wide equitable pay system, the posted salary range and corresponding tier salaries are non-negotiable.

This is a US-based remote position (open to applicants in select states listed below) and some travel may be required.

Note: to ensure we remain compliant with all state, county, and local employment and tax regulations, applicants must currently reside in one of the following states to be considered for employment with Coforma. This list will be updated periodically as our PeopleOps team works to open up hiring in additional states.

-Arizona

-California

-District of Columbia

-Florida

-Georgia

-Idaho

-Illinois

-Maine

-Maryland

-Massachusetts

-Montana

-Nevada

-New York

-North Carolina

-Oregon

-Tennessee

-Texas

-Washington

-Wisconsin

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

You'll help create accessible solutions that are inclusive to people of all abilities, staying up-to-date on accessibility standards and assistive technologies. You'll lead and participate in the following activities on assigned client projects:

Review low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes as well as developed code, assessing accessibility issues and proposing remediation tactics. Discuss recommendations with stakeholders to help ensure proper implementation. Document the accessibility validation process so future team members can trace a decision and understand why a design choice was made.

Participate in research with users of assistive technologies to help ensure usability across a variety of abilities and scenarios.

Validate code using standard automated and manual methods, including mobile testing.

Contribute to documentation, policies, and guidelines that adhere to and push forward common accessibility best practices to help client teams make accessible choices for their products and services. Partner with client teams to help them understand and implement the materials.

Evaluate products and services for WCAG 2.2 compliance and develop related recommendations.

Collaborate with other accessibility specialists to foster a culture in which accessibility is as easy and painless as possible.

Within Coforma, you will:

Show up as an accessibility leader, leading discussions and training others in accessibility best practices and techniques.

Coach and mentor peers on accessibility best practices, resources, and case studies.

Help write accessibility language for Coforma responses to Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Quotes and Proposals (RFQs and RFPs), contract extensions, and modifications, as requested.

Who You Are (Requirements)

At least 5 years of experience directly supporting accessibility standards, whether as an accessible media service provider, member of a document remediation team, accessibility professional in an IT space, or technical quality assurance professional or evaluator

Strong expertise with Section 508 laws, WCAG 2.1+, and ADA

Expertise in HTML5, ARIA, and related Web Standards

Fluency with assistive technologies such as JAWS, VoiceOver, NVDA, ZoomText, Dragon Naturally Speaking—and understanding of the experience for those using assistive technologies or other accessibility features

Knowledge of compatibility issues affecting assistive technology use with common enterprise systems

Knowledge of and experience with user experience methods and deliverables

Proven experience working with technical stakeholders and cross-functional teams

Experience managing milestones, dependencies, communications, and stakeholder expectations

Experience documenting best practices and educating stakeholders

Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail

Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally

High degree of initiative and autonomy coupled with an ability to function successfully as part of a team

A proactive, empathetic, persistent, positive, and growth-oriented mindset

$147,290 - $165,830 a year

The salary range for this position is $147,290 to $165,830 per year, in line with our company-wide equitable pay scale.

Placement within this range will be based on the competency level of the candidate. An offer will be made at one of the following tiers:

Tier 1: $147,290 — Meets minimum qualification/experience requirements. Beyond onboarding, will need additional guidance and training to perform key responsibilities of the role.

Tier 2: $156,560 — Experienced and fully-competent. Beyond onboarding, can independently perform key responsibilities of the role.

Tier 3: $165,830 — Highly-experienced and can perform all responsibilities of the role at a higher level than expected once onboarding is completed.

To honor our company-wide equitable pay system, the posted salary range and corresponding tier salaries are non-negotiable.

We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Due to the nature of our work with the federal government, this role is required to work from the contiguous United States.

We're Coforma

The stress of job searching can make you wonder if you’re enough. Studies have even shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs when they don’t meet every qualification. We believe that you ARE enough, and that it’s okay not to meet every requirement. We’re building a culture that’s authentic, inclusive, and diverse. If you’re excited to work with us but not sure you check every box, apply anyway! You may be just right for this role or another one.

About Us

We use creativity to get results for clients and the communities they serve.

We’ve honed a modern, agile, user-centered approach that elevates human needs through thoughtfully-designed systems and products.

From connecting families in crisis at the US border to improving the way governments consume COVID-19 mobility data through a more accessible and user-friendly tool, we’re dedicated to improving people’s lives through thoughtful technology products and services. Together. Our cross-functional team works closely with each other and with our government, nonprofit, and commercial partners to research, design, and build better products and services.

Coforma employs over 100 talented creators. Our leadership has decades of experience in improving government digital services from a civic service mindset, and a strong record of developing innovative technology solutions for government, enterprise, and nonprofits.

We thoughtfully integrate design into product development. We are experts in leading the design and development of products to meet business goals, build alignment, and deliver value through technically feasible and iterative design activities.

Business objectives and human beings are at the center of our work. We work very closely and collaboratively with our partners, from solicitation through to delivery, to ensure that the solution provides a high level of value to the business. Accessibility is never overlooked in our work, and our iterative approach validates the utility and delight of the final product.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusive Workplace

Coforma is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. Background checks and other security clearances may be required for some roles as it relates to the nature of our client work.

Our team and our office aims to be an accessible and hospitable place to work. We welcome applicants, contractors, and employees who are committed to improving our culture and practices.