Accessibility Specialist

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  Job Title: Accessibility Specialist
  Location: Chicago, IL & Houston, TX
  Employment Type: Contract - 03 Months w/possible extension

  Key Responsibilities:

  
  
  
  
  • Lead the execution of the digital accessibility roadmap, ensuring accessibility is embedded across all client-facing digital products.
  • Translate accessibility goals into actionable initiatives that reduce compliance risk, improve usability, and strengthen customer trust.
  • Coordinate program milestones, timelines, and deliverables across cross-functional teams, integrating accessibility into product roadmaps and release schedules.
  • Partner with leadership and stakeholders to align accessibility efforts with broader digital transformation and customer experience strategies.
  • Monitor progress against maturity models and accessibility KPIs, providing actionable insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Hands-On Accessibility Expertise
  • Conduct accessibility audits of digital channels using both manual testing and automated tools.
  • Evaluate experiences against WCAG 2.2 AA, ADA, Section 508, EAA, and other relevant accessibility regulations using assistive technologies (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack).
  • Provide practical remediation guidance to design, development, and product teams, ensuring solutions are compliant, usable, and inclusive.
  • Proactively identify accessibility barriers during design and development reviews, advocating for inclusive practices before launch.
  • Validate fixes and ensure accessibility issues are fully resolved prior to release.
  • Partner with product owners, UX/UI designers, engineers, and QA teams to integrate accessibility best practices across the SDLC (shift-left).
  • Mentor accessibility champions and subject matter experts across the organization, strengthening accessibility adoption.
  • Act as a liaison with vendors and third-party partners to ensure accessible integrations and solutions.
  • Governance & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA, EAA, and other accessibility standards and regulations.
  • Maintain and evolve accessibility documentation, guidelines, and playbooks for web and mobile teams.
  • Support accessibility reviews in vendor RFPs, contracts, and external partnerships.
  • Education & Advocacy
  • Lead accessibility training and awareness initiatives across digital teams.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and advocate for inclusive design and development practices.
  • Collaborate with research teams to incorporate insights from users with disabilities into digital product enhancements.
  • Reporting & Communication
  • Communicate accessibility program updates, metrics, goals, and challenges to teams, leadership, and external stakeholders.
  • Oversee day-to-day activities of the accessibility program, ensuring clear communication and alignment across the SDLC.
  
  
  
  

  Required:

  
  
  
  
  • 5+ years of experience in digital accessibility, including program management, product delivery, or hands-on auditing/testing.
  • Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA, ADA, Section 508, EAA, and related accessibility regulations.
  • IAAP CPACC, WAS, or CPWA certification .
  • Experience conducting hands-on accessibility audits of websites and mobile apps.
  • Familiarity with automated testing tools (e.g., Deque Axe) and assistive technologies.
  • Ability to manage multiple accessibility initiatives in fast-paced digital environments.
  
  
  
  

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.