System Analyst 5

Overview

This position will require in-office work for the first 1-2 months for onboarding. Following this, a hybrid schedule will be offered, requiring Monday and Tuesday in-office and remote work Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Candidates must be able to work completely onsite for the first 1-2 months before transitioning to the hybrid work schedule (onsite 2 days per week).

- Local candidates (strongly preferred) or non-local (must be willing to relocate at their own expense from acceptance with no delays & follow the onsite/hybrid schedule)

The State of Michigan (SOM) Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Center for Shared Solutions (CSS) eMichigan team is seeking to hire up to 6 additional full-time systems analysts for 1-2 years to conduct reviews for adherence with the SOM Digital Standards for Websites and Applications, which include standards for branding and digital accessibility. The contract has potential to extend beyond 2 years based upon SOM’s needs.

Job Duties

·       Conduct reviews of SOM websites and applications for adherence with the SOM Digital Standards for Websites and Applications

o   Test for digital accessibility using manual and automated tools including screen reader and other assistive technology

o   Review for adherence with additional standards including branding

o   Perform testing on desktop and mobile devices

o   Thoroughly document review results

·       Provide results to application support teams and stakeholders and meet with teams to explain results

·       Work closely with eMichigan team members to ensure processes are followed and optimized

·       Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Requirements

Education

·       A certificate or degree in any field required, Information Technology (IT) preferred

·       Experience will be considered in lieu of a certificate or degree

Experience

·       1 year of testing applications for digital accessibility (preferred 3+ years)

·       1 year working with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

·       Advanced knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA

·       Advanced knowledge of digital accessibility testing methodologies

·       Advanced skills using assistive technologies, including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, and other assistive technologies

·       Advanced skills using accessibility evaluation tools and frameworks, including WAVE, Developer Tools, Accessibility Inspector, and other accessibility evaluation tools

·       Ability to use a variety of desktop and mobile devices and operating systems (OS), such as laptops, smartphones, tablets, Windows, MacBook, iOS, and Android

·       Ability to prepare detailed written documentation, maintain records, and conduct correspondence related to the work

·       Ability to communicate technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience

·       Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

·       Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA