• IT Accessibility Assessment Consultant

    TestPros (Sterling, VA)


    Company Overview

     

    TestPros is a successful and growing business, established in 1988 to provide Information Technology (IT) technical support services to a wide range of Commercial and U.S. Federal, State, and Local Government customers. Our capabilities include Program Management, Program Oversight, Process Audit, Intelligence Analysis, Cyber Security, NIST SP 800-171 Assessment and Compliance, Computer Forensics, Software Assurance, Software Testing, Test Automation, Section 508 and WCAG Accessibility Assessment, Localization Testing, Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), Quality Assurance (QA), Compliance, and Research and Development (R&D) services. TestPros is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

     

    TestPros delivers innovative independent IT assessment solutions to critical challenges facing the nation and the world.  We support the U.S. Federal Government and Commercial clients within the continental USA. TestPros is dedicated to making lives better, safer and more secure.

    Job Summary

    TestPros is seeking to fill a remote Accessibility Compliance Assessment Consultant role on a Michigan State contract.

     

    Position: 1099 or Corp. to Corp

     

    Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship

     

    Clearance: None

     

    Position Type: Consultant (Project-Based)

     

    Contract Period: February 2026 – February 2027 (with potential renewals)

    Role Overview

    The Senior Digital Accessibility Consultant will serve as the primary advisor and delivery lead supporting a Michigan State project in achieving and sustaining compliance with federal and State of Michigan digital accessibility requirements. This role combines hands-on remediation, staff training, and governance development, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and internal capacity building ahead of the April 24, 2026 ADA Title II compliance deadline.

     

    The consultant will function as a trusted subject-matter expert, working closely with Authority staff to remediate prioritized public-facing content, establish internal controls, and embed accessibility best practices across digital operations.

    Key Responsibilities

    Accessibility Strategy & Governance

    + Lead the development and implementation of a digital accessibility remediation and sustainability plan

    + Advise on accessibility governance, internal controls, and workflows aligned with State of Michigan digital standards

    + Support integration of accessibility requirements into procurement and vendor management practices

    Document & Media Remediation

    + Perform hands-on remediation of prioritized public-facing digital documents and media, including PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, and video content

    + Establish remediation standards, templates, and quality assurance practices

    + Provide guidance to staff on creating and maintaining accessible digital content

    Training & Capacity Building

    + Design and deliver role-based accessibility training for content creators, developers, administrators, and communications staff

    + Develop recorded training sessions, reference guides, checklists, and other reusable training materials

    + Support adoption of accessible practices as part of daily workflows

    Monitoring & Compliance Support

    + Establish processes for monitoring and maintaining ongoing accessibility compliance

    + Advise on testing approaches and prioritization strategies based on risk, usage, and public impact

    + Support validation of remediation efforts prior to project closeout

    Stakeholder Engagement

    + Serve as the primary point of contact for accessibility-related activities

    + Coordinate with internal teams and, as needed, centralized state digital governance entities

    + Provide clear status updates, recommendations, and documentation

    Required Qualifications

    + Demonstrated experience providing digital accessibility consulting in public-sector or regulated environments

    + Strong working knowledge of:

    + ADA Title II digital accessibility requirements (including April 2026 DOJ rule)

    + WCAG 2.1 Level AA

    + State-level digital accessibility standards and governance models

    + Hands-on experience remediating digital documents and media

    + Experience delivering accessibility training and developing reference materials

    + Ability to translate technical accessibility requirements into practical, repeatable processes

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Accessibility certifications such as CPACC, WAS, or equivalent

    + Experience supporting state government agencies or large public authorities

    + Experience working within centralized digital governance frameworks

    + Familiarity with accessibility testing tools and manual testing techniques

    Working Style & Expectations

    + Operates independently as a senior consultant while collaborating closely with client staff

    + Focuses on sustainable solutions rather than one-time fixes or automated overlays

    + Balances advisory responsibilities with hands-on delivery

    + Demonstrates sound judgment, discretion, and accountability

     

    TestPros, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

     

    EEO Statement

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

     

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