Accessibility UI/UX Requirements Analyst

Job Description

W2 Contract : Accessibility UI/UX Requirements Analyst

Location: Remote / Des Moines, IA

Duration: 7+ Months

Work Authorization: USC / Green Card

Interview Mode: F2F / Webcam

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Accessibility UI/UX Requirements Analyst to design front-end application screens, document functional and design requirements, and support accessibility testing.

The ideal candidate will have a strong combination of UI/UX design, business analysis, requirements gathering, and QA experience. This role involves working closely with Angular development teams to deliver accessible, user-friendly, and development-ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design front-end screens, wireframes, mockups, and interaction flows.
• Conduct gap analysis between existing and proposed workflows.
• Gather, analyze, and document detailed functional and design requirements.
• Create well-defined user stories and development tickets using Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• Break large feature requests into smaller, manageable development tasks.
• Develop user personas and translate user needs into actionable requirements.
• Organize and refine tickets for effective handoff to development teams.
• Collaborate with Angular developers to clarify front-end requirements.
• Support accessibility testing using automated tools, screen readers, and manual keyboard navigation.
• Identify accessibility gaps and ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, and Title I/Title II standards.
• Support QA activities, test planning, and requirements clarification throughout the development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in UI/UX design, including wireframes, mockups, and interaction design.
• 8+ years of experience documenting functional and design requirements.
• 8+ years of experience writing user stories and managing development tickets using Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• 8+ years of experience breaking down large features into properly scoped development stories.
• 8+ years of experience conducting gap analysis and workflow assessments.
• 8+ years of experience in persona development.
• Certified accessibility professional (CPACC, WAS, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, and Title I/Title II accessibility compliance.
• Hands-on experience with accessibility testing, including automated tools, screen readers, and manual keyboard navigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Angular and front-end development concepts.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
• Understanding of CI/CD processes and front-end development workflows.
• Experience contributing to front-end coding or QA testing.
• Experience developing user personas based on user research.
• Experience working with design systems, preferably USWDS.
• Hands-on experience with Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar design tools.
• Experience managing requirements across multiple cross-functional teams.

Technical Skills

• UI/UX Design: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Wireframing, Mockups, Interaction Design.
• Accessibility: WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, Title I/II, CPACC, WAS, Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver.
• Business Analysis: Requirements Gathering, Requirements Elicitation, Gap Analysis, Process Mapping, Documentation, Persona Development.
• Project Management: Azure DevOps, GitHub, User Stories, Ticket Scoping, Agile, SDLC, CI/CD.
• Front-End Technologies: Angular, Component-Based Development.
• QA & Testing: Accessibility Testing, Manual Keyboard Testing, Screen Reader Testing, Test Plans.