Technical Writer (ADA / WCAG )

PROLIM (www.prolim.com) is currently seeking Technical Writer 3 (ADA / WCAG) for one of our top Client for Location: Lansing, MI

Qualified candidates can directly send your updated resume and contact info via email: sameer.mithaigar@prolim.com

Job Description:

Job Designation : Technical Writer 3 (ADA / WCAG)

Location: Lansing, MI (525 W Allegan St, 48933)

Work Type: Hybrid (Onsite 2 days/week - Wed & Thu required)

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Technical Writer 3 for reviewing, updating, and standardizing documentation and web content to meet ADA WCAG 2.1 AA compliance standards.

This role focuses on improving accessibility, establishing documentation best practices, mentoring staff, and ensuring long-term compliance across MDARD-published materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and update documents and web content for ADA WCAG 2.1 AA compliance

• Evaluate existing documentation against accessibility and documentation standards

• Identify, document, and prioritize compliance gaps

• Develop and implement documentation standards and templates

• Mentor and train staff on documentation standards and ADA accessibility best practices

• Create and maintain technical documentation, manuals, reports, and web-based content

• Use accessibility tools (Microsoft & Adobe accessibility checkers, etc.)

• Collaborate with:

• MDARD Bureau Services Manager

• Web Administrator & Web Team

• Forms Analyst

• Digital Accessibility Review Team (DART)

• Track progress, report status updates, and manage assigned work efficiently

• Maintain documentation libraries and version control

• Ensure consistent terminology and messaging across all materials

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of general technical writing experience
• 1+ year mentoring teams and implementing documentation standards
• 2+ years reviewing documentation against standards and identifying gaps
• 1+ year working on projects with a strong ADA WCAG 2.1 AA focus
• 1+ year using ADA accessibility tools (Microsoft Accessibility Checker, Adobe Accessibility tools, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting government or public-sector agencies
• Experience developing training materials and delivering documentation training
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards and compliance initiatives
• Experience working with web teams and accessibility review groups

Additional Requirements

• Hybrid work required from Day 1 (onsite 2 days/week)
• Local candidates strongly preferred
• Non-local candidates must relocate at their own expense with no delays
• References required:
• Minimum 2 professional references
• Include name, email, phone number, job title, and company name
• Must be submitted as a separate attachment

About PROLIM Corporation

PROLIM is a leading provider of end-to-end IT, PLM and Engineering Services and Solutions for Global 1000 companies. They understand business as much as technology, and help their customers improve their profitability and efficiency by providing high value technology consulting, staffing, and project management outsourcing services.

Their IT and PLM consulting offerings include; Advisory, PLM Software/Services, Program Management, Solution Architecture Training/Staffing, Cloud Solutions, Servers/Networking, Infrastructure, ERP Practices and QA Services. Engineering services include Data Translation, CAD/CAM/CAE, Process & Product Engineering, Prototyping, and Testing/Validation within a wide range of markets and industries.