Accessibility Consultant

Qualifications
The Accessibility Consultant will be a key player in SSB's management team and may grow into a variety of different rolls in SSB's client services organization. SSB's culture requires a disciplined self-starter with lots of energy and high integrity. This position assumes 3 or more years of experience in a technical consulting role. Specific qualifications are listed below:

• Required Skills
  • 3+ years experience working in technical consulting position.
  • Technical familiarity with web based technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash, PDF and electronic document creation and publishing processes
  • Exceptional written and verbal skills
  • Technical familiarity with software development lifecycle and systems integration processes
  • BS or relevant degree in computer programming or management information systems
• Desired Skills
  • Familiarity with relevant accessibility standards including WCAG, Section 508 and related standards is a plus but not required
  • Familiarity with assistive technologies including JAWS, Window-Eyes, Dragon Dictate, MAGic and / or ZoomText

Responsibilities
Assessment Delivery. The Accessibility Consultant will manage the delivery of SSB assessment projects. The Accessibility Consultant will utilize SSB's standard Assessment Methodology for delivery. This will include tasks relating to:

• Groundwork Activities
  • Creating use cases for an IT System
  • Creating a test set for an IT System
  • Managing customer review and approval of groundwork test set
• Testing
  • Performing manual, assistive technology, or automated tests
  • Inputting the results from testing into the SSB reporting system
• Reporting
  • Analysis of test results
  • Creation of specific recommendations for the customer
  • Outlining and writing findings sections of audits and assessments
  • Creation and delivery of findings presentation
• Documentation
  • Preparation of Accessibility Statements for sites
  • Preparation of VPATs for products

Application Process
When applying for this job, please include a list and brief description of prior consulting projects you have worked on, the team size involved, the revenue derived from each project and the length of time on the project. Resumes submitted without the proper requested information will not be considered. In return for your extra time, qualified candidates will receive a fast reply and accelerated interview cycle. The position is available immediately.

The Accessibility Consultant will receive a competitive salary, stock options, and benefits including three (3) weeks paid time off, health insurance and a 401(k) plan. The SSB team is an enthusiastic and diverse group headquartered in San Francisco, California with offices in McLean Virginia. This position is offered out of the McLean Virginia offices.

For immediate consideration, please e-mail a cover letter, including the information requested above, and your resume to: jobs underscore 2008 at s s b b a r t g r o u p dot com. Please include the phrase "Accessibility Consultant" in the subject field. Principals only please.

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