Project Manager local to SC W2 only

***Interview :- Webcam Interview***Long term Project ***Hybrid (3days per week Onsite) at Columbia-SC ***Local to SC preferred*** W2 only***

Position Description

The accessibility compliance and Risk Analyst provides specialized, hands-on support for the review of Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRSs) and Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs).

This role supports institutional digital accessibility compliance efforts by evaluating vendor-supplied documentation, identifying compliance gaps, and documenting accessibility risk levels for use in procurement and governance decisions.

The position operates as a senior practitioner and subject-matter contributor. Final risk acceptance, policy interpretation, and institutional decisions remain the responsibility of the Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. VPAT and ACR Review

• Review Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) and VPAT documentation submitted by vendors as part of the procurement, Technical Review Board (TRB), or governance processes.
• Evaluate conformance claims against applicable accessibility standards, including Section 508 and WCAG 2.1/2.1.
• Identify incomplete, unclear, or potentially inaccurate VPAT responses and request clarification when appropriate.
• Assess accessibility limitations in the context of anticipated use, user populations, and institutional exposure.

2. Accessibility Risk Assessment and Documentation

• Apply established review criteria and guidance to support accessibility risk classifications (e.g., low, moderate, high).
• Document findings in a clear, standardized format suitable for non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide written summaries of accessibility risks, constraints, and notable exceptions for Director review and decision making.
• Maintain consistency and defensibility in documentation to support audit readiness and compliance inquiries.

3. Technical Review Board (TBR) Support

• Support the Technical Review Board by supplying accessibility review findings for technologies under consideration.
• Participate in review discussions as a subject matter resource when requested.
• Clearly differentiate factual accessibility findings from risk interpretation or policy judgment reserved to leadership.

4. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with IT, procurement, compliance, legal, and functional stakeholders to support accessibility review workflows.
• Communicate accessibility concepts in practical, accessible language tailored to varied audiences.
• Support remediation planning discussions by identifying areas of non-conformance and potential impacts.

Required Qualifications

• 3 years of experience with digital accessibility and VPAT analysis
• 3 years of experience with accessibility risk documentation and technical writing
• 3 years of experience with accessibility standards interpretation & applied compliance support

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal training or certificates related to digital accessibility, WCAG, or Section 508
• Experience working in higher education, government, or other regulated environments
• Experience with procurement or institutional governance processes
• Bachelor''s degree in one of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), User Experience (UX), Digital Media, Web Development, Software Engineering, Public Administration, Information Management, or Compliance