Trusted Tester Level II (Web Tester and Documents)

E Logic•Washington D.C., DC

6d•Remote

About The Position

Seeking an experienced Trusted Tester Level II (Web Tester and Documents) to provide Section 508 accessibility testing and document remediation support to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Experience and Accessibility Division (EAD). This role performs Section 508 conformance testing of ICT and document remediation for electronic documents and forms. This is a non-personal services contract position. The contractor employee reports directly to the Prime Contractor for HR, disciplinary, and administrative matters, while receiving work direction from the Government Section 508 Program Manager and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). This is a remote position with occasional on-site requirements as directed by the Government.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
DHS Trusted Tester Certification Version 5.0 or later (must possess and maintain throughout the life of the task order)
Minimum of two (2) years of accessibility testing experience
Minimum of two (2) years of experience testing and remediating electronic documents for Section 508 standards
Broad knowledge of the Revised Section 508 Standards
U.S. Citizenship required
Must meet minimum DHS SUITABILITY requirements for Entry on Duty (EOD) unless otherwise indicated
Fluent in written and verbal English
Proficiency in using accessibility testing tools, document remediation tools, and DHS-approved test reporting formats
Must comply with all DHS security regulations and safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Must pass background checks and suitability determinations
Must complete DHS Information Technology Security Awareness Training annually
Must sign and comply with DHS Rules of Behavior

Nice To Haves

Experience testing DHS-owned or DHS-managed websites, web applications, portals, and other ICT
Experience remediating Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF documents for Section 508 compliance
Familiarity with the Harmonized ICT Testing Baseline for Web
Experience with Accessibility Compliance Management System (ACMS) or similar ticketing systems
Experience providing technical assistance to students completing Trusted Tester certification examinations
Experience conducting quality checks and reviews of Section 508 test results

Responsibilities

Perform Section 508 testing of various Information and Communications Technology (ICT) using the current version of DHS-approved assessment methods and test reporting tools and formats
Use the DHS Trusted Tester Section 508 Conformance Test Process for Web (Version 5.0 or later) and maintain DHS Trusted Tester certification throughout the life of the task order
Perform document remediation for electronic documents and forms (including Microsoft Office suite, Adobe, etc.) using Section 508 Tests for Documents endorsed by the Federal CIO Council Community of Practice
Provide Section 508 technical assistance and respond to Section 508 questions that arise during technical evaluations of Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACR) or Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPAT)
Develop accessibility test plans
Advise on how to interpret accessibility test results and remediate Section 508 defects
Provide remediation support for ICT
Provide Section 508 technical assistance for students completing accessibility training and Trusted Tester certification examinations
Conduct thorough quality checks and reviews of Section 508 test results completed by HQ 508 Program Trusted Testers to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with DHS Trusted Tester guidelines
Maintain up-to-date Trusted Tester certification (Version 5.0 or later) throughout the life of the task order
Participate in events and other activities where presentations or contractor presence is required
Ensure all materials for events are prepared, delivered, and accessible