Dashboard Accessibility Analyst - Intermittent (Management Analyst)

What You Will Do at ODM:

Office: Data & Integrated Systems

Bureau: Strategic & Performance Analytics

Classification: Management Analyst (PN 20100186)

Job Overview:

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking a Dashboard Accessibility Analyst to ensure all public-facing dashboards and visualizations meet WCAG 2.1 AA and ADA accessibility standards. This role is critical in making data visualizations accessible to all users by embedding alt text, managing accessibility processes, and monitoring compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Accessibility Compliance: Ensure dashboards and visualizations meet WCAG 2.1 AA and ADA standards.

Alt Text Development: Write and embed clear, meaningful alt text for all dashboard visualizations.

Accessibility Reviews: Review dashboards for compliance and usability; identify and recommend improvements.

Documentation: Develop guidelines, checklists, and best practices for creating accessible dashboards.

Collaboration: Work with Data Analysts, Developers, Designers, and Content Creators to integrate accessibility features.

Operational Support: Provide guidance to staff on accessibility standards and practices Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA standards, ADA compliance, and accessibility principles.

Familiarity with data visualization software (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Qlik).

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in research & analysis & written documentation of findings.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in business or public administration or related field of study.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Operational and Administrative Support

Technical Skills: Data Visualization

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Proofreading, Collaboration