Junior Accessibility Analyst

Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST I - 21165
Skill Option: Application Services - Information Technology
Bilingual Option: None

Posting Date: 02/24/2025
Closing Date/Time: 03/07/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,688 a month; Full Range $6,688 - $9,745 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063


This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Proof of educational coursework is required. Acceptable proof of coursework includes unofficial transcripts, copies of official transcripts, account records (including screenshots) of academic coursework, and any similar documents created by an academic institution.


Due to updates to the Information Systems Analyst I class specification, legacy grades and/or applicant validations completed prior to 6/1/2020, are no longer valid. All applications will be validated against the updated ISA I class specification.


Posting Identification Number 45041


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 Junior Accessibility Analyst performing and conducting difficult and specialized testing activities for compliance with IITAA (Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act) specifications on equipment and productivity. In this role, you will conduct basic computer software implementation and maintenance of agency computer and data processing systems for IITAA compliance. In addition, you will implement, use and maintain accessible technology software packages and utilize those which are used in the support of the various systems used throughout the Department. This position performs hands-on testing of system usage and programming constraints which preserve accessibility and researches and provides information in the development of Agency and State standards regarding software systems. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!



Essential Functions

Under general direction, serves as a Junior Accessibility Analyst for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Department of Human Services (DHS), performing and conducting difficult and specialized testing activities for compliance with IITAA (Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act) specifications on equipment and productivity.
Conducts difficult and specialized computer software implementation and maintenance of agency computer and data processing systems for IITAA compliance.
Implements, uses, and maintains accessible technology software packages and utilizes those which are used in the support of the various systems used throughout the Department.
Performs hands-on testing of system usage and programming constraints which preserve accessibility.
Researches and provides information in the development of Agency and State standards regarding software systems.
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.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
Requires one (1) year of professional experience in Application Services or a related Information Technology field.

Specialized Skills

Requires one (1) year of professional experience performing quality assurance testing of information systems and software.
Requires one (1) year of professional experience conducting computer software implementation and maintenance for IITAA compliance, or similar.

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year of professional experience performing quality assurance testing of information systems and software.
One (1) year of professional experience conducting computer software implementation and maintenance for IITAA compliance, or similar.
One (1) year of professional experience implementing, using, and maintaining accessible technology software packages which are used for IITA compliance.
One (1) year of professional experience in hands-on accessibility testing, establishing performance criteria, monitoring software, and evaluating hardware and software prototypes for organizational use.
Ability to analyze and diagnose system issues and coordinate efforts to resolve.
Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, clients, and others.

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: 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 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.

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


Work Hours: M-F; 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Work Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607


This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).


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.