One of our clients is looking for Communications Compliance Specialist in Indianapolis, IN.
Duration of the project: 12+ months
Shift: 1st shift (7:00 am to 4:00 pm) – (Hybrid Mode)
Pay rate: $28.89 /hr.
Number of positions: 1
Job Description:
Seeking a detail-oriented Communications Compliance Specialist to support a focused, six-month accessibility initiative.
This role will coordinate efforts to bring state health forms, digital content, and web pages into compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1.
Key Responsibilities:
· Review existing state health forms, documents, and web content to assess compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
· Work collaboratively with program areas to revise, rewrite, or redesign materials to meet accessibility requirements, including plain language, document structure, color contrast, and alternative text.
· Partner with web teams and agency program areas to ensure HTML content, PDFs, and interactive elements are accessible and properly remediated.
· Utilize project tracking and accessibility checker tools to monitor progress, identify risks, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
· Provide guidance, training, and best practice recommendations to staff involved in content creation and publishing.
· Conduct quality assurance reviews to confirm accessibility corrections have been implemented accurately.
· Prepare documentation and reports summarizing compliance improvements, outstanding issues, and recommendations for long term accessibility practices.
· Stay current with accessibility standards, state requirements, and industry best practices.
Required Qualifications:
· Strong understanding of accessible digital communication principles, including document tagging, semantic structure, and screen reader compatibility.
· Strong computer and skills, including Word, Adobe Acrobat and other platforms, as well as the ability to solve problems.
· Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to create clear and plain language content.
· Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects, manage multiple deadlines, and collaborate across teams.
· Strong attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Proficiency with common accessibility tools (for example, Adobe Acrobat accessibility features, WAVE, Axe, or similar).
· Experience working in government, public health, or regulated environments.
· Familiarity with content management systems and web publishing workflows.
· Experience evaluating and remediating content for WCAG 2.1 compliance. Accessibility certification (such as CPACC or WAS) is a plus.
Top Skills:
· Experience in technical writing, digital communications or web content -2 years
· WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance knowledge experience
· Experience with accessibility tools such as WAVE, Axe or similar
· Prior experience with project tracking and progress monitoring.
· Prior experience with plain language content creation
· Experience in government, public health, or regulated environments
Education:
High School Diploma
Pay: $28.89 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Indianapolis, IN 46204
