What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accessibility Compliance and Risk Analyst position at Software People, Inc.?
Location: Columbia, SC
Duration: 12 months
Rate: Open
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Skills Needed
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
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
Education
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
Salary : $50 - $60