Senior Accessibility Analyst (Information Systems Analyst II)

Position Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as a Senior Accessibility Analyst performing complex professional and advisory functions in the Accessible Technology Compliance unit within the Bureau of Technology Management supporting the Department of Human Services (DHS). In this role you will serve as lead technical analyst working with lower-level staff and users to assess requirements and identify products to meet requirements that are appropriate to agency and state data processing environments, technical direction and in compliance with IITAA specifications. In addition, you will develop position papers relative to products researched and develop and/or provide specialized training on IITAA compliant products evaluated and selected for implementation. As a senior analyst, you will establish and maintain a close working relationship with users, members, and management of the Department of Information Technology (DoIT), as well as management throughout the Agencies. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
 

Essential Functions

• Under administrative direction, serves as a Senior Accessibility Analyst for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Department of Human Services (DHS), performing complex professional and advisory functions in the Accessible Technology Compliance Unit within the Bureau of Technology Management.
• Serves as lead technical analyst working with lower-level staff and users to assess requirements and identify products to meet requirements appropriate to agency and state data processing environments, technical direction, and in compliance with IITAA specifications.
• Develops position papers relative to products researched.
• Develops and/or provides specialized training on IITAA compliant products evaluated and selected for implementation.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology field by continuing education through meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Specialized Skills

• Requires three (3) years of professional experience performing quality assurance testing of information systems and software using Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (IITAA), Section 508 or similar accessibility standards and accessible technology software.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience performing complex research and analysis of hardware/software products to ensure compliance with IITAA specifications.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience preparing and presenting technical documentation including position papers, product recommendations, and demonstration materials.
   

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Application Services or a related Information Technology field.  
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional experience performing quality assurance testing of information systems and software using Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (IITAA), Section 508 or similar accessibility standards and accessible technology software.
• Three (3) years of professional experience performing complex research and analysis of hardware/software products to ensure compliance with IITAA specifications or similar accessibility standards and accessible technology software.
• Three (3) years of professional experience preparing and presenting technical documentation including position papers, product recommendations, and demonstration materials.
• Ability to provide specialized training on IITAA compliant products.
• Ability to analyze and diagnose system issues and coordinate efforts to resolve.
• Developed verbal and written communication skills to present information to others with clarity and precision.
• Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, clients, and others.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

• Requires the ability to verify identity.
• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
• Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
• Requires self-disclosure of criminal history. 
• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
• Requires the ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines.
• Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties with overnight stays.
• Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.

About the Agency

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation, and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.