Accessibility Analyst / Tester (Ref #: 1112186)

Estrada Consultingorporated • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

The Accessibility Analyst / Tester is key personnel for Component 1 (WCAG 2.1 Level AA Assessment and Remediation) of the Scope of Work. The role evaluates the client’s website and its forms, electronic documents, PDF files, multimedia, and other content against WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. The analyst delivers a report of deficiencies prioritized by severity and user impact, then confirms conformance after remediation and delivers a final validation report. That report must describe the methods used, deficiencies found, corrections made, open limitations, exceptions for client review, and conformance status.

The role requires both accessibility assessment and actual remediation experience, and may provide the full base Scope of Work directly or through identified subcontractors. Testing includes manual and automated methods, assistive technologies, mobile and responsive functionality, and in-scope third-party content and integrations. The position is described as contractor/consultant, not client personnel. Work may be remote or on-site as needed to support client personnel, in Sacramento, California or remotely as permitted by contract. Standard business hours apply, with availability for urgent issues per SLA. The engagement may last up to five years: an initial two-year term plus up to three one-year extensions.

Requirements

• Experience performing both accessibility assessment and actual remediation; assessment-only experience is insufficient.
• Experience with WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements.
• Expertise in manual accessibility testing and assistive technology.
• Website development and remediation experience.
• Experience with electronic document and PDF accessibility.
• Project management and public-sector client experience.
• Experience with content management systems, electronic documents, forms, multimedia, and third-party integrations.
• Ability to provide the full base Scope of Work directly or through identified subcontractors.
• Proficiency with automated testing tools to supplement manual testing results.
• Availability during standard business hours and for urgent issues per SLA.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with websites and digital environments of similar size, complexity, and functionality.
• Experience with public agencies, housing authorities, municipalities, or other governmental clients.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the client’s website, including forms, electronic documents, PDF files, multimedia, and other content, against WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
• Perform accessibility testing, including keyboard navigation, page structure, forms, links, controls, color contrast, resizing and reflow, and other applicable requirements.
• Use selected assistive technologies, browsers, operating systems, devices, and automated testing tools, and provide the rationale for their selection.
• Test mobile and responsive functionality and assess in-scope third-party content and integrations.
• Deliver a report of deficiencies prioritized by severity and user impact.
• Perform or support accessibility remediation, then confirm the website conforms to the standard after remediation.
• Deliver a final validation report describing testing methods, deficiencies, corrections, open limitations, exceptions for client review, and conformance status.
• Provide the full base Scope of Work directly or through identified subcontractors.

What This Job Offers

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