Accessiblity Specialist

Job Description

Overview Edifecs/Cotiviti is seeking an experienced Accessibility Specialist to be part of the Experience Design team. The Accessibility Specialist will work as part of a small team on the next generation of products, tools, and platforms for IT Healthcare products. The ideal candidate will posses a blend of technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills to ensure Edifecs/Cotiviti applications and user assistance resources comply with web accessibility standards and regulations. This role requires an excellent communicator who is well-versed in explaining and implementing accessibility and disability standards, regulations, and best practices including WCAG 2.2, Section 508, WAI-ARIA, and VPAT repoprting. Responsibilities Methodically assess and report on accessibility of Edifecs/Cotiviti applications and user assistance resources. Work with QA team to ensure to integrate accessibility-related assessments into their practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accessibility improvements are correctly implemented. Monitor the accessibility status across Edifecs/Cotiviti product and publish reports periodically. Stay abreast of accessibility trends and standards, ensuring alignment with current best practices. Qualifications A bachelor’s or higher degree in the field of Computer Science/ User Experience Design (human-computer interaction/interaction design) or in a related field. Accessibility-related certification is preferred. 3-5 years of industry experience in quality assurance related to accessibility assessment for software products. Demonstrable knowledge of WCAG 2.2, Section 508, WAI-ARIA standards/guidelines/regulations. Familiarity with accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, JAWS, NVDA). Hand-on experience performing accessibility assessments, documenting results, and following through to ensure adherence. Solid understanding of inclusive design principles and an obsessive eye for visual and interaction details. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Must be willing and able to proactively reach out to stakeholders and team members for collaboration and support. Show more Show less