Accommodations Specialist IV - Remote

US CANDIDATES ONLY - W2 Contract - 4 Month Contract (with extensions) - $40/hr - $42/hr

Must-Have Skills
Strong knowledge of accessibility regulation (with regards to technology products)
Experience in making products accessible
Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 A/AA, Section 508, and ADA digital accessibility standards

Nice-to-have Skills
Has had prior experience in product management

Purpose/Size of this team & where does this position fit within the team?
Very cross functional group, mostly working with 5 other partners across central accessibility, regulatory readiness teams, partnerships team and product teams

What makes this role interesting?
Getting to influence accessibility for all of Meta’s future tech in both wearable tech and mixed reality space.

How will performance be measured?
The biggest thing will be their ability to deliver on the core projects and on time (Deliverables)

What are some difficulties or challenges that the candidate should be aware they may face in the role and need to be able to handle to be successful?
Applying accessibility standards to novel technology as there really is no regulation, this role will require innovation.

Are there any types of candidate profiles or skills that may not be the right fit for this team?
Someone who hasn’t had any accessibility experience or doesn’t understand how to manage products.

Years of Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of experience

Degrees/Certifications Required:
ADA/WCAG certifications or trainings

Key Projects/Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
Review and identify updates to minimum accessibility requirements to ensure they make sense for Reality Labs products.
Work with cross-functional teams to update minimum accessibility requirements to ensure future assessments of reality lab products are accurate.
Partner with product teams to roadmap minimum accessibility requirements.
Provide subject matter expertise on accessibility through weekly office hours and ad-hoc consultations with product teams.
Partner with cross-functional teams to implement accessibility product requirements into existing review processes
Adjust and implement frameworks that help teams uphold our consider everyone Responsible Innovation Principle.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Review and identify updates to minimum accessibility requirements to ensure they make sense for Reality Labs products.
Work with cross-functional teams to update minimum accessibility requirements to ensure future assessments of reality lab products are accurate.
Partner with product teams to roadmap minimum accessibility requirements.
Provide subject matter expertise on accessibility through weekly office hours and ad-hoc consultations with product teams.
Partner with cross-functional teams to implement accessibility product requirements into existing review processes
Adjust and implement frameworks that help teams uphold our consider everyone Responsible Innovation Principle.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
3+ years of experience in the technology sector working on accessibility.
Strong program management and leadership skills required.
Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 A/AA, Section 508, and ADA digital accessibility standards.
Req Intake Template
Familiarity with mixed reality and augmented reality products and how accessibility standards may be translated into the 3D space.
2+ years of experience conducting accessibility audits (automated and manual) and providing recommendations for product improvements.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Strong adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to work independently without needing much guidance.
Experience within strategic problem solving, anticipating future challenges and solving them proactively.
Track record of embracing ambiguity, being detail-oriented, and delivering information in a highly organized manner.