What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist- Local candidates only position at SmartIMS Inc.?
Philadelphia, PA
12 Months
Hybrid
The Senior Accessibility Specialist will serve as the lead technical and strategic resource for designing,
implementing, and institutionalizing the digital accessibility program.
First six (6) months at 37.5 hours per week, subsequent six (6) months, the resource will transition to an advisory and sustainment role providing ongoing guidance, training, quality assurance reviews, and program maturation
Work activities:
Identify non-compliant digital properties (websites, applications, PDFs, forms, kiosks) in context of
WCAG 2.1 AA standards
Implement the standard operating procedure for digital document creation and publishing
Establish and develop automated and manual accessibility validation workflows, including tooling
recommendations, integration with CI/CD pipelines, and quality assurance checkpoints for design,
development, and procurement processes.
Skills/experience of the assigned staff:
Required
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in digital accessibility, including hands-on auditing,
remediation, and program development.
Deep expertise in WCAG 2.1 AA / AAA, Section 508, ADA Title II, and assistive technology (screen
readers, magnifiers, voice input, switch devices).
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise accessibility governance
frameworks, policies, and testing processes. Proficiency with accessibility testing tools (e.g., axe, JAWS, NVDA) and experience integrating automated accessibility checks into CI/CD pipelines
Highly Desired/Preferred
Experience working in or with government agencies, particularly on large-scale digital transformation
or accessibility compliance initiatives.
Experience with Mobile App accessibility testing
Familiarity with content management systems (e.g. WordPress) and common government
technology platforms, with an understanding of how to embed accessibility into CMS workflows.
IAAP certification (CPAC, CPWA, CPACC, or WAS) or equivalent professional credential.
Experience with inclusive design methodologies, user research with people with disabilities, and
plain-language content strategy.