Accessibility Tester

Title: IT Accessibility Compliance Specialist Required Qualifications • Must reside in California and be willing to travel statewide (2–5 days per trip, typically with one week between travel). • 5–7 years of experience in IT procurement accessibility or related fields. • Proven ability to interpret and apply Section 508 and ADA from both compliance and contractual/legal perspectives. • Proficiency wit

h WCAG 2.1 AA standards and accessibility testing tools (manual and automated). • Experience reviewing VPATs and vendor accessibility documentation. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills. • Strong project management ability across multiple teams and vendors. ________________________________________ Preferred Skills • Experience implementing or assessing the Accessibi

lity Capability Maturity Model (ACMM). • Certifications: IAAP CPACC, WAS, or DHS Trusted Tester. • Advanced understanding of assistive technologies (e.g., JAWS, NVDA). • Experience conducting usability testing with individuals with disabilities. • Familiarity with public sector or higher-education procurement environments. • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.