Digital Accessibility Consultant

Our client is seeking a Consultant to support product teams by embedding accessibility into the product lifecycle. This role focuses on **advising and guiding** cross\-functional partners (design, product, engineering, QA) on accessibility compliance—**not** coding or directly remediating issues—while helping teams “shift left” and address accessibility earlier in sprints. * Hybrid: Monday \& Tuesday onsite, Wednesday\-Friday remote * Contractors use their own device (VDN access provided) * 12\-month contract * Potential for conversion Key Responsibilities (Day\-to\-Day) * Advise product teams on accessibility requirements and compliance expectations (WCAG\-focused) * Support testers by validating findings and helping document clear, actionable accessibility defects * Guide developers on remediation recommendations and best\-practice approaches (advisory) * Develop scalable accessibility guidance, reusable content, and enablement materials * Deliver training/education sessions; present guidance to stakeholders and leadership * Build and maintain **Jira dashboards**, metrics, and reporting to track accessibility work * Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with sprint teams throughout delivery Must\-Have Qualifications * Strong **WCAG 2\.2** expertise and hands\-on digital accessibility testing experience * Ability to **distinguish WCAG failures** vs. usability issues vs. functional defects * Ability to **write and review accessibility defects** (clear reproduction steps, impact, criteria) * Experience advising engineers on remediation approaches (recommendations/guidance) * Proven experience partnering with **product, design, and engineering** teams * Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills * Comfortable with public speaking, training, and presenting to leadership * Jira experience (dashboards, reporting, metrics) * Agile/Scrum working experience Nice\-to\-Haves * Front\-end development background * Strong UI/UX background * ServiceNow experience * Program or product management experience * Familiarity with accessibility tools such as **JAWS, NVDA**, etc. **Perks and Benefits:** * Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. * Life Insurance. * 401(k) Program. * Commuter Benefit. * eLearning and Ongoing Training. * Education Reimbursement. *Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.* If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success. Pay: $46\.00 \- $53\.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wilmington, DE 19801