Section 508 Document Remediation Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Assess and rectify Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, web, and multimedia materials to ensure Section 508 compliance.

• Modify document structure, reading sequences, headings, tables, forms, hyperlinks, color contrast, and alternative text.

• Perform both manual and automated accessibility evaluations, including checks with assistive technologies.

• Confirm adherence to relevant Section 508 and WCAG standards.

• Generate accessibility reports, remediation logs, and compliance documentation.

• Offer practical accessibility advice to content, communications, training, and web development teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Section 508 accessibility remediation.

• Expertise in remediating PDF and Microsoft 365 documents.

• Familiarity with federal accessibility standards and WCAG Level AA success criteria.

• Experience using accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies.

• Excellent attention to detail, quality assurance, documentation, and client communication abilities.

• Capacity to obtain government clearance.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

• DHS Trusted Tester, IAAP CPACC, IAAP WAS, or similar accessibility certifications are preferred.

• Experience in supporting higher education or federal government programs or contracts is preferred.

• Familiarity with SharePoint Online and accessible multimedia is preferred.

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

• Ability to sit for extended periods at a desk and work on a computer.

• Occasionally may need to lift up to 25 pounds.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote position.

• Equal Employment Opportunity protections.

• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

• Drug-free workplace.

• E-Verify participation.