Section 508 Compliance Specialist Contractor

Global Impact Group LLC

20h•Remote

About The Position

Global Impact Group LLC / Global Language System is seeking a Section 508 Compliance Specialist to prepare and review accessible FSA documents and PDFs. The specialist works with translation and desktop publishing (DTP) teams to address accessibility throughout production and verify deliverables before submission. This is a remote contractor position.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience remediating accessible Word documents and tagged PDFs.
Working knowledge of the Revised Section 508 Standards and document accessibility practices.
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Word accessibility features, and PDF checking tools.
Ability to assess reading order and meaning, including tables, graphics, and forms.
A degree or certificate in accessibility, information technology, design, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on document remediation experience.
Submit a résumé, relevant credentials, a summary of subject-matter experience, and an English-to-Spanish work sample. Selected candidates may complete a translation assessment.
Access to Government systems or protected information is subject to applicable approval and security requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multilingual documents or federal deliverables.

Responsibilities

Remediate and quality-check Word and PDF files against applicable Section 508 requirements and project instructions.
Verify document structure, tags, reading order, headings, tables, alternative text, embedded text, links, and form labels as appropriate.
Test documents with accessibility tools and perform manual checks beyond automated results.
Document findings, correct issues, and retest files before delivery.
Help prepare accessible Word text scripts for infographics when requested.
Respond to findings from Government accessibility testing and coordinate corrections with the production team.