Section 508 Testing & Remediation Specialist
Infinitive Inc•Mclean, VA
•$90,000 - $154,000
About The Position
Infinitive is seeking a Section 508 Testing & Remediation Specialist to ensure digital products, web applications, electronic documents, and software solutions comply with federal accessibility standards under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA guidelines. The specialist will perform rigorous manual and automated accessibility testing, identify compliance gaps, provide actionable remediation guidance to software developers and content creators, and assist in drafting accessibility documentation (including VPATs). This role serves as a key subject matter expert driving accessibility best practices across design, development, and delivery teams in support of government programs.
Requirements
- Must possess an active DHS Public Trust suitability determination or an active DoD Secret security clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship is required due to government contract security mandates.
- 3+ years of dedicated experience performing accessibility testing, remediation, and reporting for web applications, mobile apps, or digital documents.
- Deep, working knowledge of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 (Levels A and AA), and WAI-ARIA 1.2 specifications.
- Hands-on experience with screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver) and standard AT configurations.
- Experience with automated audit tools (e.g., axe, WAVE, Deque Worldspace, ARC, Accessibility Insights, Acrobat Pro Accessibility Checker).
- Proficiency in semantic HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and WAI-ARIA practices.
- Ability to read and debug front-end code to recommend structural fixes.
- Demonstrated experience remediating complex digital documents (PDFs, Microsoft Office Suite) using tools like Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, CommonLook, or Equidox.
- Proven experience writing clear defect reports, remediation steps, and standard VPAT / ACR documents.
Nice To Haves
- DHS Trusted Tester Certification (v5+) (highly preferred)
- IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
- IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)
- Prior experience as a front-end developer or UI engineer working with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue).
- Experience working within US Federal Government environments or government contracting projects subject to Section 508 compliance reviews.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough automated and manual accessibility testing on web applications, mobile apps, desktop software, and electronic documents (PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Test digital assets using leading assistive technologies (AT), including screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack), screen magnifiers (ZoomText), speech recognition software (Dragon), and keyboard-only navigation.
- Identify, document, and track accessibility bugs using issue-tracking platforms (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps), providing detailed steps to reproduce and clear compliance references.
- Provide hands-on remediation guidance to front-end developers, UX/UI designers, and content authors to resolve complex accessibility barriers (e.g., ARIA attributes, semantic HTML, focus management, color contrast, dynamic content).
- Remediate digital files and documents (specifically complex PDFs, forms, and multimedia content) to ensure full compliance with Section 508 standards.
- Conduct code reviews and audit accessibility trees, DOM structures, and design components within design systems.
- Draft and maintain Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPAT 2.4/INT or Revised Section 508 Edition) and Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs).
- Maintain test cases, compliance matrices, and remediation logs for internal audits and client-facing deliverables.
- Stay up to date on evolving federal accessibility regulations, Section 508 refreshed guidelines, WCAG updates, and industry tools.
- Educate product managers, designers, developers, and content teams on accessibility standards and inclusive design principles.
- Help establish and refine digital accessibility testing standards, workflows, and automated pipeline integration (CI/CD).
Benefits
- Recognition as one of the "Best Small Firms to Work For" by Consulting Magazine
- Honored as a “Top Workplace” by the Washington Post
- “Best Places to Work” by the Washington Business Journal
- “Best Places to Work” by Virginia Business
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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