DOT Digital Accessibility Specialist 001 (ITS87 IT Staff Aug Cat1)

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is seeking contractor candidates for a full-time Digital Accessibility Specialist position (ITS87) under COMMBUYS contract BD-27-1030-0P100-0P110-131542, with candidate submissions due July 28, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

The maximum bill rate is $75.00 per hour; all costs including travel and expenses are included within this rate. The differential between candidate pay rate and bill rate may not exceed 40% unless authorized by the eligible entity. Vendors may submit up to four candidate resumes per position and must complete the Candidate Bid Sheet for each submission. The engagement is for 12 months at 40 hours per week (1,875 hours annually) and is renewable.

The position reports to MassDOT's Digital Services Department with administrative location at 10 Park Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts; work is currently fully remote. The role is a subject matter expert on digital accessibility responsible for conducting WCAG 2.1 A and AA compliance audits, developing accessibility resources, establishing digital accessibility standards and policies, and collaborating across MassDOT departments to ensure accessibility of digital services.

Required qualifications include demonstrated expertise in digital accessibility principles and WCAG compliance; content management and quality control; knowledge of ADA Title II and accessibility laws; proficiency with testing tools including WAVE, ARC Toolkit, and Accessibility Insights; experience with assistive technologies including NVDA and JAWS; and strong project management and communication skills. Preferred qualifications include completion of W3C Digital Accessibility Foundations training and certifications such as Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS), Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA), or Accessible Document Specialist (ADS) from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP).

Candidates must complete CORI requirements after selection. Interviews are planned for the week of August 3rd and may be scheduled prior to the close date. Vendors must disclose any previous or current employment of the candidate within Massachusetts government agencies within the past 12 months, including the prior rate card position title and bill rate.