Section 508 Specialist (Consultant)
On-siteBethesda, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Evaluate and remediate digital documents, websites, web applications, and multimedia content for Section 508 and WCAG compliance. Audit and correct document structure, including headings, lists, tables, figures, tag trees, reading order, and alternative text. Conduct manual and automated accessibility testing using industry-standard tools like Adobe Acrobat Pro, CommonLook, and axesPDF. Validate accessibility using screen readers, keyboard navigation, color contrast testing, and other assistive technologies. Prepare accessibility reports, testing documentation, VPATs, and remediation tracking logs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate accessibility throughout the content and development lifecycle. Stay current on accessibility regulations, standards, emerging technologies, and best practices.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States
- Minimum 3 years of experience performing Section 508 document remediation
- Strong knowledge of Section 508, WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA, the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and IDEA
- Demonstrated experience remediating Microsoft Office documents and Adobe PDFs
- Advanced proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Intermediate-to-advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience conducting accessibility testing using manual and automated methodologies
- Hands-on experience with screen readers and assistive technologies, including JAWS and NVDA
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a remote environment
- Experience collaborating effectively across teams and time zones
Desired Qualifications
- IAAP Accessible Document Specialist
- Active Trusted Tester Certification
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