Digital Accessibility Lead

We connect top talent in Business Services, Tech, Marketing & Creative with companies of all sizes—offering flexible, high-touch staffing solutions. We are currently filling the following contract job for our client. **Digital Accessibility Lead** **Overview** Join a transformative organization as a Digital Accessibility Lead, where your expertise will shape inclusive digital experiences across multiple teams. This visible and impactful role is critical in ensuring that our digital platforms meet global accessibility standards, protect our organization from compliance risks, and uphold our commitment to inclusivity. As the first accessibility expert within the company, you will have considerable influence and visibility, working closely with design, engineering, legal, and product teams to embed accessibility into every facet of our digital content and tools. **Required Skills** * Minimum of 5 years experience in digital accessibility, inclusive design, or UX roles * Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, EN 301 549 standards and legislation * Expertise in reviewing and annotating digital designs, prototypes, and assets for accessibility * Hands-on experience with accessibility testing tools such as Wave, Axe DevTools, Lighthouse, JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, Android TalkBack * Demonstrated ability to work with Figma, managing accessible design systems and component libraries * Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ARIA, and accessible native mobile development techniques * Strong communication skills for effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams * Knowledge of UX principles, usability heuristics, and accessibility best practices **Nice to Have Skills** * Professional accessibility certifications (e.g., IAAP CPACC, WAS) or equivalent * Experience with Azure DevOps or similar project management tools * Familiarity with automated and AI-driven accessibility solutions * Experience collaborating with external accessibility consultants and vendors * Background in regulated industries like healthcare, financial services, or higher education **Preferred Education and Experience** * Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or related field * Approximately 5 years of relevant experience in digital accessibility or inclusive design roles * Proven experience working within Figma and maintaining accessibility standards in design systems * Prior exposure to Agile development environments MissionStaff is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies. Additionally, candidates must be U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents to be considered for this position.