Senior Accessibility QA Specialist – DHS Trusted Tester Certified

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

📋 Description

• Execute quality assurance and validation of accessibility for remediated PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and various other digital documents.

• Conduct both manual and automated accessibility testing in accordance with WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA, and Section 508 standards.

• Utilize assistive technologies such as JAWS, NVDA, and keyboard-only navigation to confirm accessibility.

• Assess document structure, including headings, reading order, tables, forms, alternative text, and interactive elements.

• Validate the accessibility of intricate academic materials, scientific documents, and content intended for students.

• Identify and document accessibility issues, categorize problems, and suggest corrective measures.

• Collaborate with document remediation specialists to address deficiencies and reduce rework.

• Confirm corrections in documents and conduct final acceptance testing prior to delivery.

• Generate accessibility validation reports, defect summaries, and quality assurance documentation.

• Support quality metrics, first-pass acceptance goals, and turnaround commitments.

• Assist in the development and enhancement of accessibility testing methods and quality control processes.

• Engage in project meetings and offer technical advice regarding accessibility compliance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid DHS Trusted Tester certification for Section 508 accessibility compliance.

• Proven experience in conducting manual accessibility testing and validation.

• Practical experience in assessing accessible PDF documents and other digital content.

• Background in supporting accessibility initiatives in higher education, government, healthcare, or other similarly complex organizations.

• Comprehensive knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, and PDF accessibility standards.

• Proficient in using JAWS, NVDA, Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Checker, PAC, or similar accessibility testing tools.

• Experience in reviewing remediation outcomes and generating detailed accessibility testing reports.

• Ability to pinpoint critical accessibility issues and verify their resolution.

• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

• U.S. work location required.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or a Green Card holder; candidates with other visa types will not be considered.

• Preferred: experience in accessibility testing at a university or college level.

• Preferred: involvement in large-scale ADA Title II or Section 508 compliance initiatives.

• Preferred: IAAP Accessible Document Specialist (ADS), CPACC, or Web Accessibility Specialist certification.

• Preferred: experience in validating complex STEM documents, mathematical notation, fillable forms, and scanned materials.

• Preferred: familiarity with PDF/UA conformity assessment and manual testing of accessible documents.

• Preferred: understanding of FERPA, HIPAA, and secure handling of sensitive documents.

• Preferred: experience working within established accessibility QA performance metrics and remediation SLAs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Project-based contract opportunity.

• Flexible 1099 or Corp. To Corp. arrangement.

• Remote work available for U.S.-based professionals.