Role Summary
RELITIV is hiring a Digital Accessibility Specialist to make sure our federal customer’s apps, software, and websites work for everyone, including people using screen readers, keyboards, and other assistive tech. You’ll be the accessibility expert on the team, building accessibility into every stage of development and giving the final thumbs up (or thumbs down) on builds before they ship.
You’ll work closely with designers, engineers, and product folks, and you’ll help train them to get better at accessibility along the way.
What you will do
- Review designs (Figma, Adobe XD) before they go to developers, checking color contrast, text hierarchy, focus states, and screen reader flow
- Test front-end code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) using both automated tools and hands-on testing with NVDA, JAWS, and keyboard-only navigation
- Write clear bug tickets that explain what broke, which WCAG rule it violates, and exactly how to fix it
- Give formal pass/fail sign-offs on software build milestones
- Help set accessibility standards in the customer’s design system
- Build a reference architecture that other teams across the organization can follow
- Coach developers and designers on accessibility best practices
Work environment
This role is onsite at a customer location in the Washington, DC metro area. Core hours are 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. No travel is expected.
Requirements
Required qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
- Hands-on accessibility testing experience, with the ability to dig into tricky technical issues and find solutions
- Working knowledge of Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA (or higher), and FAR 39.2
- Experience testing with JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and ZoomText
- UI design and development experience, plus UX principles with an accessibility focus
- Familiarity with Figma and Adobe XD
- Experience building accessibility into every stage of the software development life cycle (SDLC), from requirements through maintenance
- Experience working across design, engineering, and product teams
- Experience auditing digital products for accessibility compliance
- Ability to document findings and recommendations clearly
- Experience or ability to train others on accessibility standards
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with web apps (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, or Vue), desktop software, and mobile apps
- Experience with design tool governance (Figma libraries, design tokens, or similar)
- CPACC, CAA (IAAP), or another accessibility certification
Pay: $86,600.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
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