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