Accessibility Compliance Support Analyst - Intermittent (Software Development Specialist 1)

What You Will Do at ODM:

Office: Data & Integrated Systems

Bureau: Strategic & Performance Analytics

Classification: Software Development Specialist 1 (PN 20100186)

Primary Technology: Business Intelligence and Data Analytics

Job Overview:

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking a motivated analyst to help ensure our applications meet accessibility standards and comply with ADA and WCAG requirements. The role combines software development, accessibility validation, analysis, documentation, and collaboration. As an Accessibility Compliance Support Analyst, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and modifying software modules to improve accessibility, including alternative text, keyboard navigation, and semantic structure.
• Extracting and managing data from files and databases for accessibility-related tasks.
• Writing and executing test cases to validate screen reader compatibility, color contrast, and keyboard-only functionality.
• Analyzing requirements and proposing solutions to address accessibility gaps in business processes and software design.
• Documenting accessibility findings, code changes, and compliance notes throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Creating training materials and user guides explaining ADA-compliant features to end users.
• Communicating accessibility findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Researching and staying up-to-date on ADA, WCAG, Section 508, and accessibility best practices.

What We're Looking For:

• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA standards, ADA compliance, and accessibility principles.
• Experience with data visualization software (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Qlik).

36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.

• Or completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems; 18 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems; 12 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.
• Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required, primary technology directly relating to the duties of the position. Only those applicants possessing the experience in the required, primary technology listed in the position description & job posting are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The job posting must list the required technology commensurate with the position in question.

Job Skills: Data Analytics

Technical Skills: Software Development/Implementation, Information Technology, Data Visualization

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Analyzation