Section 508 PDF Remediation Expert

SAIC•Oak Ridge, TN

21h

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 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 using automated tools and assistive technology, and checks PDFs for print-vendor specifications. The role also includes developing accessible Word and InDesign templates and VBA automation, meeting turnaround and quality requirements, training staff, exploring automation and AI-assisted improvements, documenting procedures, collaborating across technical and quality teams, and maintaining technical documentation. The successful candidate will have substantial PDF accessibility remediation experience, expert knowledge of Section 508, WCAG 2.x, and PDF/UA, and advanced proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro and remediation tools. A bachelor's degree in a related field is required, with four years of experience accepted in lieu of the degree. The candidate must be able 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; four years of experience may substitute for the degree.
At least 5 years of related experience in PDF accessibility remediation.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust, requiring U.S. citizenship.
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 certifications 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 using Adobe Acrobat Pro and accessibility plugins, including tagging, reading order, alternative text, tables, and form fields.
Validate remediated documents against Section 508, WCAG 2.x, and PDF/UA standards using automated checkers and manual testing with assistive technology.
Review and modify PDF files 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 defined turnaround times and quality standards for accessible versions of published products.
Provide guidance and training to 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 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.