Location: Role is based in Princeton, NJ with 2 days/week in-office. No strict minimum requirement, but candidates must be able and willing to be onsite regularly. Candidates living more than an hour away may not be ideal unless they proactively commit to being present.

OVERVIEW

Hours: 8-5 ET

• Interviews- 3 rounds, 3rd round preferred onsite
• Clearance: While not immediately required, candidate must be “clear-able” for both Federal Civilian and DoD work including top secret or sensitive compartmented information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• Start date: Before 9/30/25
• Location: Role is based in Princeton, with 2 days/week in-office. No strict minimum requirement, but candidates must be able and willing to be onsite regularly. Candidates living more than an hour away may not be ideal unless they proactively commit to being present.
• Please include candidates expected salary in the supplier notes section of Fieldglass.

Manager notes:

• Seeking candidates with:

o ~5 years of accessibility experience.
o ~2 years of direct management experience.

o Proven ability to manage teams, including difficult conversations (e.g., performance issues, terminations).

• Avoid candidates who are overqualified (e.g., 20–25 years experience).
• Looking for someone who fits the director’s level not too senior, not too junior.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of experience in software development, UX/UI architecture, or technical leadership, with 5+ years focused on digital accessibility (hands-on experience performing automated and manual testing and remediation of web and mobile applications, including iOS and Android native apps, and electronic media for compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1/2.2, Revised Section 508 Standards, and other applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
• Proven track record of leading and growing a successful accessibility program with accessibility embedded early in the development lifecycle (shift-left).
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, frameworks like React/Angular) and how they impact accessibility.
• Experience leading accessibility audits, remediation efforts, and embedding accessibility into Agile development processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex accessibility concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• BA/BS in information technology, computer science, information design, human computer interaction, engineering, interaction design, user experience, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience managing a team of professional individual contributors, including resource forecasting, assignment and tracking, performance management, and budget management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• IAAP certifications such as CPACC, WAS, or CPWA.
• Experience with native mobile accessibility APIs and PDF remediation tools (Adobe Acrobat Pro, CommonLook).
• Background in financial sector, healthcare, or other regulated environments preferred.
• Experience authoring Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) and Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT), preferably in the context of contract procurements.
• Knowledge of WAI-ARIA, UAAG, ATAG and EPUB specifications.
• Knowledge of UI design patterns including SPA, RIA, and AI/chat/voice interfaces.
• Knowledge of accessible metadata and tagging best practices for Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: $100,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 5+ years focused on digital accessibility (hands-on experience performing automated and manual testing and remediation of web and mobile applications, including iOS and Android native apps, and electronic media for compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1/2.2, Revised Section 508 Standards, and other applicable standards and regulatory requirements.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• software development, UX/UI architecture: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPACC, WAS, or CPWA (Required)

Location:

• Princeton, NJ 08541 (Preferred)

Work Location: In perso

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

• Director-level position with a focus on management, strategy, and cross-functional influence.
• Candidate should evangelize accessibility across the organization, showing how it touches every part of the company.
• Should be able to grow a program, embed accessibility into the lifecycle, and engage all teams from design onward.
• Must be technical enough to describe how accessibility is implemented across the stack.
• Ideal candidate should:
• Have experience integrating accessibility testing into the development lifecycle—not as a standalone function.
• Understand and embed accessibility from the design phase through development and deployment.
• Have led development teams and understand the full software development lifecycle.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Strategic Leadership

• Lead a comprehensive accessibility strategy aligned with the organization’s goals.
• Establish short- and long-term program objectives and drive organizational change.
• Create a framework of repeatable, scalable processes and templates to increase efficiency.
• Advocate for accessibility initiatives at the executive level and across the organization.