Section 508 PDF Remediation Expert

SAIC • Flexwork, TN

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About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Section 508 PDF Remediation Expert to ensure published reports, forms, and other products are fully accessible. The role involves remediating complex documents and applying accessibility standards in a high-volume production environment. The expert creates accessible PDFs from Microsoft Word source files, remediates PDFs and forms, validates accessibility, supports print production, develops accessible templates and workflow automation, and provides guidance to staff. The role also contributes to procedures and quality materials, investigates automation and AI-assisted enhancements, and collaborates with information management, development, QA, and security teams to ensure accurate data and metadata flows. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or four years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least 5 years of related experience in PDF accessibility remediation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Expert knowledge of Section 508, WCAG 2.x, and PDF/UA standards.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro, including tagging, reading order, form field, and Preflight tools.
• Experience with automated accessibility remediation tools such as CommonLook, PAC, or equivalent.
• Experience with accessibility features in Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign.
• Experience testing with assistive technologies such as JAWS or NVDA.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads and reprioritize according to urgent deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Accessibility certification such as IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS), DHS Trusted Tester, or CommonLook certification.
• Experience with VBA macro development for Microsoft Word.
• Experience with print-ready PDF preflight and prepress requirements.
• Basic HTML knowledge and experience producing accessible HTML versions of documents.
• Experience in federal or government publishing environments.

Responsibilities

• Create Section 508-accessible PDF versions of published products from Microsoft Word source files, using tools such as the CommonLook plugin.
• Remediate complex PDFs and internal PDF forms with Adobe Acrobat Pro and accessibility plugins, including tagging, reading order, alternative text, tables, and form fields.
• Validate documents against Section 508, WCAG 2.x, and PDF/UA standards using automated checkers and manual assistive-technology testing.
• Review and modify PDFs intended for print vendors to verify compliance with printing specifications.
• Create and modify accessible Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign templates, including VBA automation to standardize workflows.
• Meet defined turnaround times and quality standards for accessible versions of published products.
• Guide and train staff in creating accessible Microsoft Office and InDesign documents.
• Investigate and recommend automation and AI-assisted enhancements to accessibility remediation.
• Document remediation procedures and contribute to SOPs and quality checklists.
• Collaborate with Information Management staff, system developers, QA, and security teams to ensure accurate flow of data and metadata across system environments.
• Maintain technical documentation, release notes, and runbooks.

What This Job Offers

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