Position Description
Deque is seeking an Accessibility Consultant to provide digital accessibility consulting and testing to Federal customers. You will work directly with customers, in a team setting, to deliver high value digital accessibility services.
The successful candidate will be proactive, a life-long learner and have a track record of delivering exceptional service.Primary Responsibilities
•Apply detailed knowledge of 508 and WCAG
•Test for compliance with accessibility standards using:
•WorldSpace Attest, Assure and Comply
•Assistive Technology
•Inspect web code and identify accessibility issues
•Produce written recommendations for resolving accessibility issuesQualifications
•Minimum 3 years of experience in accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0 or Section 508)
•Knowledge of assistive technologies utilizing NVDA, JAWS and other tools for testing
•Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS
•Some experience with web-site/web-application development tools
•Demonstrated skills working with teams of designers/developers/testers
•Excellent verbal, phone and E-mail communication skills
•Travel locally and within the country by air, rail and car
•Candidate must be capable of obtaining and maintaining security clearance
•Due to contract requirements, candidate must be a United States Citizen
•Bachelor's degreePreferred
•Experience with web-application testing
•Basic knowledge of WAI-ARIA and JavaScript
•Experience with PDF accessibility
•Present and explain recommendations for remediation
•Certifications/Credentials is a PLUS:
•IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
•Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) CertificationAbout Deque
Digital equality. It's our mission, our vision, and our passion. We believe that websites, mobile applications, and digital content should be accessible to people with disabilities - and we're passionate about creating technology that can make that vision a reality.
Deque (pronounced DEE-kew) helps technology leaders like Google and Microsoft, the top US banks and insurance companies, the top retailers, the top airlines, the top hotel chains and the biggest government agencies achieve their accessibility goals. Our accessibility tools, services and training are unparalleled. To learn more, visit https://www.deque.com.Job Location
Ann Arbor, MI; Herndon, VA; RemoteHow to Apply
Submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in joining Deque
to hr@deque.com. You can also apply online.
Usual reference and background checks will be required.
Thank you for your interest in joining our exciting company!
Deque is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities.