Section 508 PDF Remediation Expert

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Generate Section 508 compliant PDF versions of published materials from Microsoft Word source documents utilizing tools such as the CommonLook plugin.

• Remediate intricate PDFs and internal PDF forms through Adobe Acrobat Pro and accessibility plugins, focusing on tagging, reading order, alternative text, tables, and form fields.

• Validate corrected documents against Section 508, WCAG 2.x, and PDF/UA standards by employing both automated checkers and manual assistive-technology testing.

• Review and adjust PDF files for print vendors to ensure adherence to printing specifications.

• Develop and update accessible Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign templates, including VBA automation to streamline workflows.

• Meet specified turnaround times and uphold quality standards for accessible published products.

• Offer guidance and training on the creation of accessible Microsoft Office and InDesign documents.

• Explore and recommend automation and AI-assisted enhancements for accessibility.

• Document remediation processes and contribute to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality checklists.

• Collaborate with Information Management, system developers, QA, and security teams to ensure accurate data and metadata flow.

• Maintain technical documentation, release notes, and runbooks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (4 years of experience may substitute for a degree).

• Over 5 years of relevant experience in PDF accessibility remediation.

• Capability to obtain and sustain a Public Trust, requiring U.S. Citizenship.

• In-depth knowledge of Section 508, WCAG 2.x, and PDF/UA standards.

• Advanced skills in Adobe Acrobat Pro, including tagging, reading order, form field, and Preflight tools.

• Familiarity with automated accessibility remediation tools such as CommonLook, PAC, or similar.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign accessibility features.

• Experience testing with assistive technologies like JAWS or NVDA.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

• Ability to manage high-volume workloads and adjust priorities according to urgent deadlines.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Desired: Accessibility certifications such as CPACC, WAS, DHS Trusted Tester, or CommonLook certification.

• Desired: Experience with VBA macro development for Microsoft Word.

• Desired: Knowledge of print-ready PDF preflight and prepress requirements.

• Desired: Basic HTML knowledge and experience in producing accessible HTML document versions.

• Desired: Experience within federal or government publishing environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• SAIC Equal Opportunity Employer