Senior IT Accessibility Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Offer expert knowledge on Section 508 program and policy support.

• Collaborate with DLA components to provide guidance on Section 508 compliance and Trusted Tester methodologies.

• Create and update Section 508 policy and process documentation.

• Provide consultation throughout the software development and procurement lifecycle to ensure delivery of Section 508-compliant software and hardware products.

• Verify reported Section 508 issues.

• Offer direction and guidance to IT Accessibility Specialists.

• Evaluate, remediate, and validate Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat documents for Section 508 compliance.

• Generate electronic content remediation reports.

• Organize and maintain the storage of electronic content-related documentation.

• Meet with development team Project Managers or points of contact to review Section 508 document test results.

• Monitor Agency document evaluation and remediation requests in ServiceNow.

• Create and deliver computer-based and virtual instructor-led training on Section 508 electronic content development, testing, and remediation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of five years’ experience in a department or agency's Section 508 compliance/accessibility program office.

• At least two years of experience in creating Section 508 policy and integrating new guidelines into existing policies.

• A minimum of three years of experience evaluating, remediating, and validating official communication documents for Section 508 compliance.

• At least three years’ experience with the federal acquisition process and requirements, as well as the Enterprise IT Lifecycle.

• Sensitivity Level: IT level I.

• Skilled in assessing, remediating, and validating Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) documents and Adobe Acrobat PDFs for Section 508 compliance, adhering to WCAG 2.0 Level AA and Section 508.

• Proficient in developing electronic content remediation reports based on WCAG 2.0 Level AA and Section 508.

• Capable of creating 508-compliant documents for the Section 508 Program Management Office.

• Experienced in managing and maintaining storage of electronic content-related documentation.

• Able to regularly meet with development team Project Managers or points of contact to review Section 508 document test results.

• Proficient in tracking Agency document evaluation and remediation requests in ServiceNow.

• Capable of developing and delivering Computer-Based and Virtual Instructor-Led Training on Section 508 electronic content development, testing, and remediation.

• Able to complete mandatory Agency training and training directed by the Section 508 Program Manager.

• Must be DHS Trusted Tester certified.

• Capable of remediating a one-page medium-complexity document within 15 minutes without human assistance using automated and manual testing.

• Proficient in Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft 365 Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Freedom Scientific Fusion, JAWS, ZoomText, Allyant CommonLook Office/PDF Suite, and Colour Contrast Analyser.

• Familiarity with web software development such as PowerApps, HTML, CSS, and/or JavaScript is recommended.

• Familiarity with ANDI and ACRT is recommended.

• Familiarity with or ability to learn Section 508 website and application testing is recommended.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Paid time off.

• Paid parental leave.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Commuter benefits.

• Tuition reimbursement.