The State of Michigan is looking for: System Analyst 5
Interviews: MS Teams video interview with camera ON. 2nd round interviews may be held inperson (candidates must be available for an inperson interview).
Duration: 1 year with extension likely
Position location: Lansing MI. This position will require inoffice work for the first 12 months for onboarding. Following this a hybrid schedule will be offered requiring Monday and Tuesday inoffice and remote work Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Candidates must be able to work completely onsite for the first 12 months before transitioning to the hybrid work schedule (onsite 2 days per week).
Local candidates (strongly preferred) or nonlocal (must be willing to relocate at their own expense from acceptance with no delays & follow the onsite/hybrid schedule)

Clear and concise communication skills required.

Top Skills & Years of Experience Required:
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)

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Overview

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 fulltime systems analysts for 12 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 SOMs 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

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

Location & Hours

Lansing Michigan

Monday Friday 8am5pm

This position will require inoffice work for the first 12 months for onboarding. Following this a hybrid schedule will be offered requiring Monday and Tuesday inoffice and remote work Wednesday Thursday and Friday.