Section 508 Reviewer

TSP LLC•Remote, US,

2h•$72,300 - $97,000

About The Position

TSPi is seeking a Section 508 Reviewer to support accessibility compliance activities for the Social Security Administration (SSA). This role serves as a senior accessibility professional responsible for evaluating electronic and information technology (EIT) products, documents, applications, and digital content for compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and applicable accessibility standards. The Section 508 Reviewer will work closely with project managers, business analysts, developers, content creators, and SSA stakeholders to ensure accessibility requirements are incorporated throughout the development lifecycle and that deliverables meet established accessibility standards prior to release. The successful candidate will conduct accessibility reviews, provide remediation guidance, document findings, and support compliance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is an experienced accessibility professional with expertise in Section 508 compliance, accessibility testing methodologies, assistive technologies, and accessibility standards including WCAG. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex accessibility requirements to both technical and non-technical audiences. This role is contingent upon award of the project to Abt Global and TSPi.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Technical Communications, Human-Computer Interaction, Accessibility Studies, Business, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience required
Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or PhD with relevant experience
Experience conducting Section 508 accessibility reviews of electronic documents, web applications, software systems, or digital content
Knowledge of Section 508 requirements, accessibility principles, and applicable federal accessibility standards
Experience evaluating Microsoft Office products, PDF documents, web content, and electronic forms for accessibility compliance
Experience performing accessibility testing using manual and automated testing methodologies
Experience using accessibility evaluation and assistive technology tools such as JAWS, NVDA, Adobe Acrobat Pro, PAC, Axe, WAVE, or similar technologies
Experience documenting accessibility findings and preparing compliance reports, assessments, recommendations, and technical documentation
Experience researching and interpreting technical requirements, policies, standards, and regulatory guidance
Ability to analyze complex accessibility issues and develop practical remediation recommendations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accountability
Ability to work independently with limited supervision while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience developing technical documentation, procedures, guidance materials, review artifacts, and compliance-related documentation
Ability to obtain and maintain a federal public trust clearance
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Nice To Haves

Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS), Trusted Tester, or similar accessibility certification
Experience supporting the Social Security Administration (SSA) or similar federal government programs
Experience reviewing accessibility compliance for large-scale enterprise applications and public-facing digital services
Experience supporting accessibility audits, compliance assessments, and remediation initiatives
Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 or later accessibility standards
Experience working within Agile development environments
Experience using Jira or similar issue-tracking and project management tools
Experience developing accessibility training materials, job aids, user guidance, or awareness programs
Experience collaborating with software development, quality assurance, and content management teams
Experience supporting accessibility governance, compliance monitoring, and reporting activities
Knowledge of federal information technology policies, accessibility regulations, and digital service requirements
Experience leading accessibility review efforts and providing guidance to project teams on accessibility compliance strategies

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive accessibility reviews of electronic documents, web applications, software interfaces, forms, reports, and other digital content to ensure compliance with Section 508 requirements
Evaluate content against applicable accessibility standards, including Section 508, WCAG, and related federal accessibility requirements
Perform manual and automated accessibility testing using industry-standard tools and assistive technologies
Review Microsoft Office documents, PDF files, web content, and other electronic deliverables for accessibility compliance
Document accessibility findings, deficiencies, risks, and recommendations in accordance with established review procedures and reporting standards
Prepare accessibility assessment reports, compliance documentation, review artifacts, and technical recommendations for project stakeholders
Provide remediation guidance and technical recommendations to developers, content authors, designers, and project teams
Research and interpret accessibility requirements, policies, standards, and best practices to support project implementation efforts
Develop, maintain, and update accessibility review documentation, procedures, checklists, job aids, and related technical materials
Track accessibility review activities, findings, corrective actions, and status updates using project management and issue-tracking tools
Collaborate with project teams to resolve accessibility issues and support successful remediation efforts
Support accessibility compliance reporting, audit preparation activities, and quality assurance reviews
Provide guidance and mentoring to junior staff and project team members regarding accessibility requirements and best practices
Participate in project meetings, requirements reviews, design discussions, and testing activities to ensure accessibility considerations are incorporated throughout the project lifecycle
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to accessibility processes, standards, and compliance monitoring
Ensure compliance with federal accessibility, security, privacy, and documentation requirements