The QA/System Tester is responsible for ADA testing for the Client Gateway System. The Client System which is used to determine applicant eligibility for SNAP, TANF, WIC, Low IncomeHome Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) & Childcare Assistance.


Acts as a subject matter expert for testing web applications for accessibility.

Has in-depth knowledge of all ADA tools and standards used for accessibility QA Testing (i.e.; WAVE, JAWS, and other automated tools or applications).

Standardizes logging templates and systems for tracking accessibility defects.

Manages and prioritizes critical ADA defects.

Supports and fosters usability testing and research for accessibility. Provides ad-hoc, project based team training for ADA awareness, implementing solutions and to ultimately foster innovation through accessibility.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
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Some completion of basic and technical accessibility certification courses.

In-depth, working knowledge of WCAG, WAI-ARIA and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

3 years or more experience in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) methodologies to ensure digital product adheres to enterprise conformance levels (WCAG 2.0, 2.1 level AA) within agile projects.

Ability to plan and manage multiple projects.

Ability to provide solutions for testers and development teams by applying best practices. Ability to provide direction and lead QA testers.

Ability to effectively utilize assistive technologies such as JAWS, WAVE, NVDA, Voiceover and other manual and automated testing tools across multiple devices, browsers and operating systems.

Ability to communicate and effectively write testing rules, standards and scripts.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification.

Working knowledge of HTML5 and CSS

Previous experience with Health and Human Services Systems

Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required /Desired	Amount	of Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and 3 years of related experience.	Required	0
Knowledge of WCAG, WAI-ARIA and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).	Required	0
User Acceptance Testing (UAT) methodologies to ensure digital product adheres to enterprise conformance levels (WCAG 2.0, 2.1 level AA).	Required	3	Years
Experience with JAWS, WAVE, NVDA, Voiceover and other manual and automated testing tools across multiple devices, browsers and operating systems.	Required	0
Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification.	Highly desired	0
Working knowledge of HTML5 and CSS.	Required	0
Experience with Health and Human Services Systems.	Required	0

Questions

No.	Question
Question1	Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement?
Question2	Please list candidate's email address that will be used when submitting E-RTR.
Question3	Candidate must be paid the rate of at least - if selected for engagement therefore the SRP rate cannot exceed -. Do you accept this requirement?
Question4	The maximum mark-up for this engagement’s SRP rate is 30%. To be competitive on pricing, a mark-up below the 35% threshold is suggested. Do you agree to propose a mark-up at or below 35%?
Question5	This assignment is contingent upon customer renewal and availability of adequate funding. Do you accept this requirement?
Question6	The selected candidate will be expected to start their engagement no later than 2 weeks (10 business days) from the client’s selection date. Do you accept this requirement?
Question7	Remote Work Permitted: Due to COVID-19, the client has agreed to allow the selected candidate to work remotely for the time being. However, the selected candidate must be available to report onsite as directed by the client. Do you accept this requirement?