SYSTEM ANALYST

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 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
  • Test for digital accessibility using manual and automated tools including screen reader and other assistive technology
  • Review for adherence with additional standards including branding
  • Perform testing on desktop and mobile devices
  • 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

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