Digital Accessibility Specialist

Quantam Solutions provides IT solutions and consulting for various clients. We offer competitive hourly wages, health benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. We are currently seeking a Senior Accessibility Specialist. Local candidates within one hour of Philadelphia, PA are required. The work schedule is hybrid, with two days onsite in Philadelphia, PA. There is no option for a fully remote work schedule. Position overview Work with the Digital Services team in its efforts to build a sustainable, enterprise-wide digital accessibility program. This initiative builds on foundational work already undertaken by the internal digital services team and aims to establish lasting policies, standards, tooling, and organizational capacity to ensure that all digital services and technology are accessible to residents with disabilities, in compliance with Title II, Section 508, and WCAG 2.1 AA standards. The Senior Accessibility Specialist will serve as the lead technical and strategic resource for designing, implementing, and institutionalizing the digital accessibility program and content creation pipelines throughout the city. During the subsequent six (6) months, the resource will transition to an advisory and sustainment role—providing ongoing guidance, training, quality assurance reviews, and program maturation to ensure the City can maintain and advance its accessibility efforts independently. The resource will work closely with Digital Services team, departmental stakeholders, and vendor partners to ensure that accessibility is integrated across the full lifecycle of digital products and services. Work activities: Identify non-compliant digital properties (websites, applications, PDFs, forms, kiosks) in context of WCAG 2.1 AA standards Implement the standard operating procedure for digital document creation and publishing Establish and develop automated and manual accessibility validation workflows, including tooling recommendations, integration with CI/CD pipelines, and quality assurance checkpoints for design, development, and procurement processes. SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Required Minimum 5 years of professional experience in digital accessibility, including hands-on auditing, remediation, and program development. Deep expertise in WCAG 2.1 AA / AAA, Section 508, ADA Title II, and assistive technology (screen readers, magnifiers, voice input, switch devices). Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise accessibility governance frameworks, policies, and testing processes. Proficiency with accessibility testing tools (e.g., axe, JAWS, NVDA). Desired/Preferred Experience working in or with government agencies, particularly on large-scale digital transformation or accessibility compliance initiatives. Experience with Mobile App accessibility testing. Familiarity with content management systems (e.g. WordPress) and common government technology platforms, with an understanding of how to embed accessibility into CMS workflows. IAAP certification (CPAC, CPWA, CPACC, or WAS) or equivalent professional credential. Experience with inclusive design methodologies, user research with people with disabilities, and plain-language content strategy.