PUBLIC SECTOR FRONTEND/ACCESSIBILITY SPECIALIST

(Contract-to-Hire, Focus on ADA Compliance)

Position Overview

We need a Frontend Developer who specializes in accessibility and has worked specifically with government and educational websites. Your primary focus will be ensuring all our client projects meet stringent ADA and state accessibility requirements while maintaining beautiful, functional interfaces for citizens and students.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert design mockups into fully accessible, responsive government websites
• Conduct accessibility audits using screen readers (JAWS, NVDA), keyboard testing, color contrast analysis
• Implement ARIA labels, focus management, and semantic HTML for government portals
• Create accessible forms, data tables, and interactive elements for public use
• Develop and maintain accessibility testing protocols and documentation
• Train government staff on maintaining accessibility standards
• Stay current with changing accessibility laws and WCAG updates
• Collaborate with government compliance officers

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years frontend development with focus on accessibility
• Minimum 2 government/municipal/university website projects in portfolio
• WCAG 2.1 AA certification or equivalent experience
• Experience with accessibility testing tools: axe, WAVE, Lighthouse
• Portfolio demonstrating accessible complex interfaces
• Understanding of public sector design systems and style guides
• Experience with government brand compliance and standards

Technical Skills

• HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)
• React/Vue/Angular with accessibility focus
• Sass/LESS, responsive design frameworks
• Accessibility testing automation
• Cross-browser testing (including legacy government browsers)

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with U.S. Web Design System (USWDS)
• Knowledge of specific state accessibility requirements
• Experience with assistive technology testing labs
• Previous work on election/government transparency websites

Compensation

• Rate: $70 - $110/hour (contract)
• Convert to $95,000 - $130,000 (full-time)
• Project completion bonuses