508 and Accessibility Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton • Washington, DC

2d • $77,600 - $176,000

About The Position

This role supports federal clients by ensuring digital products, web applications, and electronic documents comply with Section 508 and WCAG 2.0/2.1 A and AA accessibility standards. The Specialist conducts comprehensive accessibility testing using DHS Trusted Tester methodologies and assistive technologies, and identifies and remediates compliance issues across websites, mobile applications, PDFs, and Microsoft Office documents. The role applies front-end development expertise in HTML, JavaScript, and related web technologies to implement accessible user experiences, remediate accessibility defects, and validate compliance with government accessibility requirements. The Specialist also partners with designers and project teams to review wireframes and mockups, proactively identify accessibility risks, and use tools such as CommonLook to deliver accessible and compliant digital solutions.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience practicing 508 accessibility, including remediation of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents and 508 tagging in Adobe PDF.
• At least 2 years of experience with accessibility and 508 testing processes, including DHS Trusted Tester methodology, and assistive technology tools such as JAWS, ANDI, NVDA, ZoomText, Dragon, or keyboard testing.
• At least 2 years of experience with WCAG 2.0/2.1 A and AA and Section 508 standards as they apply to Information Communications Technology (ICT).
• At least 2 years of experience remediating 508 noncompliance through front-end development, including HTML and JavaScript.
• At least 2 years of experience testing and providing remediation techniques using mobile devices with VoiceOver and TalkBack.
• Experience with CommonLook software.
• Experience validating Section 508 compliance against government accessibility standards.
• Ability to analyze mockups and wireframes to proactively identify potential Section 508 compliance flaws.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to follow a repeatable testing method to produce audit results.
• Ability to clearly explain compliance next steps to developers.
• DHS Trusted Tester Certification.

Responsibilities

• Test digital products, web applications, mobile applications, and electronic documents for Section 508 and WCAG 2.0/2.1 A and AA compliance.
• Conduct accessibility testing using DHS Trusted Tester methodologies and assistive technologies.
• Remediate accessibility issues in websites, mobile applications, PDFs, and Microsoft Office documents.
• Use front-end development skills, including HTML and JavaScript, to remediate 508 noncompliance and implement accessible user experiences.
• Perform 508 tagging and remediation of Adobe PDFs and remediate Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents.
• Validate compliance against government accessibility standards.
• Review wireframes and mockups with designers and project teams to identify potential accessibility issues proactively.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level