Section 508 PDF Remediation Expert

SAIC•Washington, DC

19h•Remote

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Section 508 PDF Remediation Expert to make published reports, forms, and other products accessible to all users. The role focuses on remediating complex documents and supporting a high-volume production environment. The position is remote, full-time, and based in Washington, DC, with no travel required. A Public Trust is required, and the employee must be able to obtain and maintain it; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance. The target salary range is $60,001–$100,000.

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 Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign accessibility features.
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 document versions.
Experience in federal or government publishing environments.

Responsibilities

Create Section 508-accessible PDFs 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 ensure they meet printing specifications.
Create and modify accessible Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign templates, including VBA automation to standardize workflows.
Meet turnaround times and quality standards for accessible versions of published products.
Guide and train staff on creating accessible Microsoft Office and InDesign documents.
Investigate and recommend automation and AI-assisted enhancements to accessibility remediation.
Document remediation procedures and contribute to standard operating procedures and quality checklists.
Collaborate with Information Management staff, system developers, QA, and security teams to ensure accurate data and metadata flow across system environments.
Maintain technical documentation, release notes, and runbooks.