Sr. Accessibility Specialist

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world.  As a diversified, national organization, Centene's technology professionals have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

Position Purpose: The Senior Accessibility Operations Specialist works collaboratively with Agile teams to plan prioritize and test our digital experiences for compliance with accessibility standards (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 AA). Need a strong understanding of WCAG accessibility standards and guidelines.

• Proactively build stakeholder relationships to help gain visibility around potential accessibility work.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand, prioritize, and effectively manage multiple competing stakeholder priorities.
• Develop and oversee the comprehensive accessibility testing strategy, including planning, execution, and documentation across all digital platforms.
• Design and implement accessibility testing frameworks and methodologies that align with the organizational goals.
• Mentor and train junior accessibility testers, developers, and design teams on best practices in accessibility.
• Collaborate with developers and designers to create innovative solutions that anticipate and resolve accessibility issues before they arise.
• Ensure all products and platforms comply with WCAG 2.2 AA or higher standards and other relevant accessibility laws and guidelines (e.g., ADA, Section 508).
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and developers to embed accessibility into the product development process from the outset.
• Create and maintain detailed accessibility reports, documenting test results, defect tracking, and remediation recommendations.
• Stay at the forefront of accessibility trends, tools, and technologies to continuously refine and improve testing process.
• Advocate for the importance of accessibility within the organization, driving a culture of inclusivity and universal design.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience: A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science) and Requires 4 – 6 years of related experience.

Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.

Technical Skills:

One or more of the following skills are desired.

• Knowledge of Expert knowledge of WCAG standards across versions and compliance levels
• Experience with Adaptive technologies including screen readers, magnifiers, pointing devices, and input devices
• Experience with Testing frameworks and tools including linting tools, test automation tools, color-contrast tools, and code browsers
• Experience with Working with both designers during design phase and engineers during development phases.
• Knowledge of Front-end digital technologies including HTML, CSS, JS, and ARIA
• Experience with Testing mobile applications - both Android and iOS
• Experience with Agile frameworks and working with multiple agile teams in an enterprise context
• Experience with Delivery and development platforms including backlog management, project management, defect management, and time tracking

Soft Skills:

• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills

Pay Range: $85,300.00 - $158,100.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject