508 Compliance Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and uphold the compliance strategy, standards, procedures, and quality-control processes for Section 508 of the project.

• Convert VA accessibility requirements, standards, guidance, and acceptance criteria into actionable project specifications.

• Act as the main point of contact for Section 508 compliance within the VA training program.

• Liaise with VA accessibility stakeholders regarding requirements, testing, findings, remediation, and acceptance processes.

• Engage early in the design and production of the curriculum to pinpoint and avert accessibility challenges.

• Create accessibility checklists, testing protocols, review templates, and compliance documentation.

• Execute both automated and manual accessibility testing of deliverables across various formats including Microsoft products, PDFs, videos, audio, screen recordings, and e-learning modules.

• Assess multimedia and interactive learning products for captions, transcripts, audio accessibility, visual information, keyboard accessibility, focus order, navigation, labeling, and alternative text.

• Detect accessibility defects, document findings, facilitate remediation, and confirm corrections.

• Maintain records of accessibility tests, logs of remediation, evidence of compliance, and final validation documentation.

• Monitor recurring issues and perform trend analysis on accessibility to enhance processes, templates, and team training.

• Offer accessibility guidance and assist in quality reviews, sprint reviews, curriculum demonstrations, and deliverable acceptance activities.

• Stay updated on Section 508 standards, federal accessibility guidelines, VA requirements, and accessibility testing practices.

• Undertake additional accessibility assurance activities necessary to ensure project deliverables align with VA requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in information technology, accessibility, instructional technology, digital media, communications, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Over 3 years of professional experience in supporting Section 508 compliance, digital accessibility, accessibility testing, or similar accessibility assurance activities.

• Proven knowledge of Section 508 requirements and federal digital accessibility standards.

• Experience in testing and resolving accessibility issues across diverse content formats.

• Familiarity with automated accessibility testing tools.

• Proficient in conducting manual accessibility testing.

• Experience in assessing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and PDF documents for accessibility.

• Experience in evaluating multimedia and video content, including captions and transcripts.

• Background in assessing e-learning or web-based learning content.

• Experience in identifying defects, documenting findings, coordinating remediation, and validating corrections.

• Understanding of accessible document structure, which includes headings, reading order, alternative text, tables, hyperlinks, and navigation.

• Knowledge of multimedia accessibility requirements, including captions, transcripts, audio, visual information, and accessible instructional content.

• Experience collaborating with instructional designers, curriculum developers, technical writers, multimedia developers, and technical subject matter experts.

• Ability to translate accessibility standards into actionable production guidance.

• Capability to manage multiple deliverables and accessibility reviews simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to maintain documentation for accessibility testing and compliance evidence.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative, and deadline-driven environment.

• Capability to obtain and maintain relevant VA access, security, or background investigation requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.

• Professional development opportunities and training programs.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive remote work environment.