Testing, Section 508 Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Conduct accessibility testing in accordance with Section 508 for eLearning modules, online training materials, learning management system functionalities, documents, reports, and multimedia assets.

• Evaluate digital products for accessibility, usability, navigation, readability, keyboard accessibility, screen reader compatibility, captions, transcripts, alt text, color contrast, and form accessibility.

• Assist in quality assurance testing of online courses, web applications, learner workflows, assessments, certificates, transcripts, reports, and user support documentation.

• Create and implement accessibility test cases, QA checklists, review protocols, and validation scripts.

• Record accessibility issues, defects, remediation suggestions, severity levels, and resolution statuses.

• Collaborate with eLearning developers, web developers, instructional designers, QA personnel, technical writers, and program teams to facilitate remediation and retesting efforts.

• Confirm that corrected items comply with accessibility and quality standards before submission or release to clients.

• Assist in testing SCORM or LMS-published courseware to verify functionality, tracking, completion rates, and overall learner experience.

• Review digital documents and training materials for accessible formatting and compliance readiness.

• Conduct accessibility evaluations of multimedia components including video, audio, animations, captions, transcripts, and descriptive text.

• Aid in user acceptance testing, regression testing, release validation, and post-release verification processes.

• Maintain records of testing, defect logs, accessibility findings, remediation tracking, and validation evidence.

• Contribute to enhancing accessibility testing procedures, templates, checklists, and team guidance.

• Stay updated on Section 508, WCAG, and federal digital accessibility standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Human-Computer Interaction, Education, Digital Media, Quality Assurance, Accessibility, or a related discipline; equivalent work experience may also be considered.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accessibility testing, Section 508 reviews, QA testing, web testing, eLearning testing, or similar digital quality assurance activities.

• Proficient understanding of Section 508, WCAG, and digital accessibility principles.

• Experience in testing web-based applications, eLearning content, electronic documents, reports, or multimedia products for accessibility compliance.

• Familiarity with screen reader testing methodologies, keyboard-only navigation, color contrast assessments, alt text reviews, captions, transcripts, and accessible document formatting.

• Proven experience in documenting defects, accessibility findings, remediation guidance, and validation results.

• Capability to collaborate effectively with developers, instructional designers, writers, QA staff, and program teams to address and resolve issues.

• Strong attention to detail with an ability to identify usability, accessibility, and quality issues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple testing cycles and deadlines in a remote work environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• 15 PTO days

• 11 paid holidays

• Medical Insurance with three options (HSA with a $600 Employer Contribution).

• Dental Insurance with no age limit on orthodontics.

• Vision Insurance through EyeMed with both in-network and out-of-network coverage.

• Short Term and Long-Term Disability coverage with 100% premium support, along with Life insurance and AD&D, also with 100% premium support.

• Supplemental Life Insurance available.

• Options for Critical Care and Accident Insurance.

• Pet Insurance through Nationwide.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• 401k plan with enrollment starting on day one; 4% company contribution.

• $1500 Annual Training Budget.

• $1500 Referral bonus.

• Eligibility for annual merit and discretionary bonuses.

• Flexible work arrangements.