Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist

Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist Philadelphia, PA 19107 | 12+ Months | Hybrid Preferred / Remote Possible About the Role Join a forward-thinking city agency as a Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist and lead transformative change in digital accessibility across enterprise platforms and content pipelines. Leverage your expertise to establish, implement, and sustain citywide accessibility programs that impact millions. This is an exceptional opportunity to create lasting, inclusive digital experiences and set best practices for public sector technology, while working in a dynamic, mission-driven environment with flexible work arrangements. Responsibilities - Assess current digital accessibility posture and identify improvement opportunities across city platforms - Develop and implement an enterprise-wide accessibility governance framework and robust roadmap - Establish and optimize accessibility testing, remediation, and reporting workflows - Embed accessibility best practices into procurement, design, development, and content creation processes - Integrate accessibility checks into CI/CD pipelines for continuous compliance - Serve as the technical expert and primary advisor for accessibility policies and standards (WCAG, Section 508, ADA Title II) - Conduct hands-on audits and remediation, ensuring all digital assets meet or exceed compliance requirements - Provide ongoing training, documentation, and quality assurance reviews to city teams and stakeholders - Transition into an advisory capacity, supporting program sustainment, continuous improvement, and organizational self-sufficiency Required Skills and Experience - Minimum 5 years professional experience in digital accessibility - Deep knowledge of WCAG 2.1 (AA/AAA), Section 508, ADA Title II, and assistive technologies (screen readers, magnifiers, voice input, switch devices) - Demonstrated success designing and implementing enterprise accessibility frameworks and policies - Proficient with accessibility testing tools (axe, JAWS, NVDA) and integrating automated checks into CI/CD - Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and training Preferred Skills - Government agency experience on digital transformation or accessibility initiatives - Mobile app accessibility testing - Familiarity with CMS platforms (WordPress) and embedding accessibility into workflows - IAAP certification (CPAC, CPWA, CPACC, WAS) - Experience with inclusive design, user research with people with disabilities, and plain-language content strategy Benefits - Impactful, high-visibility role influencing digital access for all city residents - Flexible hybrid work environment; remote possible for the right candidate - Career growth through leadership of a citywide accessibility program - Opportunity to shape best practices and drive meaningful public sector change - Professional development and training opportunities How to Apply If you have the expertise and drive to lead digital accessibility at scale, apply today with your resume and a brief statement highlighting your relevant experience.