Senior Accessibility QA Specialist - DHS Trusted Tester Certified Part Time & Remote)

TestPros•Sterling, VA

6d•$40 - $75•Remote

About The Position

TestPros is seeking an experienced Senior Accessibility QA Specialist with an active DHS Trusted Tester certification for an anticipated, project-based higher education digital accessibility remediation program. The opportunity is contingent upon contract award and is remote for U.S.-based professionals. The specialist will validate remediated digital documents, identify accessibility deficiencies, conduct manual and automated testing, and help ensure delivered materials meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA, PDF/UA, and applicable Section 508 requirements. The role focuses on PDF accessibility and assistive technology testing and may involve complex academic materials, scientific documents, and student-facing content. The position is offered on a contract/project basis at an estimated rate of $40–$75 per hour through 1099 or Corp. to Corp. The stated range is a good-faith estimate, not a guarantee; final compensation may depend on experience, qualifications, location, and government contract labor-rate requirements, and may fall outside the range.

Requirements

Current DHS Trusted Tester certification for Section 508 accessibility compliance.
Demonstrated experience conducting manual accessibility testing and validation.
Hands-on experience evaluating accessible PDF documents and other digital content.
Experience supporting accessibility initiatives for higher education, government, healthcare, or similarly complex organizations.
Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, and PDF accessibility standards.
Proficiency using JAWS, NVDA, Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Checker, PAC, or comparable accessibility testing tools.
Experience reviewing remediation results and producing detailed accessibility testing reports.
Ability to identify critical accessibility defects and verify their correction.
Strong analytical, technical documentation, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior university or college accessibility testing experience, including academic documents, course materials, learning management systems, and student services content.
Experience supporting large-scale ADA Title II or Section 508 compliance initiatives.
IAAP Accessible Document Specialist (ADS), CPACC, or Web Accessibility Specialist certification.
Experience validating complex STEM documents, mathematical notation, fillable forms, and scanned materials.
Experience with PDF/UA conformity assessment and manual testing of accessible documents.
Familiarity with FERPA, HIPAA, and secure handling of sensitive documents.
Experience working within defined accessibility QA performance metrics and remediation SLAs.

Responsibilities

Conduct accessibility quality assurance and validation of remediated PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other digital documents.
Perform manual and automated accessibility testing against WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA, and Section 508 requirements.
Use assistive technologies, including JAWS, NVDA, and keyboard-only navigation, to verify accessibility.
Evaluate document structure, headings, reading order, tables, forms, alternative text, and interactive content.
Validate accessibility of complex academic materials, scientific documents, and student-facing content.
Identify and document accessibility defects, classify issues, and recommend corrective actions.
Coordinate with document remediation specialists to resolve deficiencies and minimize rework.
Verify corrected documents and perform final acceptance testing before delivery.
Prepare accessibility validation reports, defect summaries, and quality assurance documentation.
Support quality metrics, first-pass acceptance targets, and turnaround commitments.
Assist with developing and improving accessibility testing procedures and quality control processes.
Participate in project meetings and provide technical guidance on accessibility compliance.