Section 508 Subject Matter Expert

Zantech•Camp Springs, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Zantech is looking for a talented Section 508 Subject Matter Expert to contribute to the success of our upcoming Applied and Emerging Technology Support project for a Hybrid role based out of Camp Springs, MD. The Section 508 Subject Matter Expert serves as the technical authority for accessibility compliance across all USCIS Office of Information Technology systems and applications. This role requires a DHS-certified Trusted Tester who will conduct hands-on accessibility testing, provide expert consultation to development teams, and ensure USCIS Information and Communication Technology (ICT) meets federal Section 508 standards. The 508 SME works in direct support of the USCIS Section 508 Coordinator, conducting audits, providing remediation guidance, and driving continuous improvement in USCIS accessibility posture.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of accessibility testing experience
Minimum 3 years using DHS Trusted Tester methodology
Minimum 2 years of federal government experience, preferably DHS agencies
Demonstrated experience conducting Section 508 audits for complex web applications
Experience testing applications with diverse assistive technologies
Track record of working with development teams to remediate accessibility issues
Expert knowledge of Section 508 standards and WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements
Advanced proficiency with assistive technology testing tools: JAWS (Job Access With Speech) - current version NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) VoiceOver (macOS/iOS) Other screen readers and magnification tools
Proficiency with DHS-approved accessibility testing tools: ANDI (Accessible Name & Description Inspector) Colour Contrast Analyser Browser developer tools and accessibility inspectors
Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA
Experience with automated scanning tools (axe, WAVE, Pa11y)
Knowledge of PDF accessibility and remediation techniques
Understanding of accessible mobile application testing (iOS, Android)
Deep familiarity with DHS A&LS Division protocols and procedures
Understanding of federal accessibility compliance and enforcement
Knowledge of DHS Section 508 program requirements
Familiarity with Agency Section 508 Assessment reporting
Understanding of accessibility considerations for PII/sensitive data interfaces
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field
Relevant work experience may be substituted for education
DHS Trusted Tester Certification (TTv4 or TTv5+) - REQUIRED
Must maintain active certification through recertification as required
Must stay current with latest DHS Trusted Tester training and standards
US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active Public Trust or higher clearance, per contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with accessibility test automation frameworks (axe-core, Pa11y-CI)
Knowledge of accessible design systems and component libraries
Familiarity with content management systems and accessibility plugins
Experience testing Single Page Applications (SPAs) and modern JavaScript frameworks
Understanding of accessible video player requirements and captioning standards
Knowledge of accessible data visualization techniques
Experience testing USCIS public-facing and internal applications
Knowledge of USCIS form-based workflows and immigration benefit processes
Understanding of multilingual accessibility considerations (USCIS supports 15+ languages)
Familiarity with USCIS design standards and component libraries
Experience with USCIS Section 508 program procedures
Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)
IAAP Accessibility certifications
Additional assistive technology certifications