Accessibility Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Section 508 compliance testing and accessibility services.
• Demonstrated experience conducting accessibility audits, assessments, testing, validation, remediation, and documentation.
• IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification or DHS Trusted Tester Certification.
• Strong knowledge of Section 508 requirements and WCAG AA standards.
• Experience with GSA Accessibility Requirement Tool (ART).
• Experience with Acrobat Pro, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with automated accessibility testing tools, including one or more of: DeQue Systems axe Platform, WorldSpace Comply, Attest and Assure.
• Experience configuring and using assistive technologies such as JAWS and NVDA.
• Experience providing accessibility-related helpdesk support.
• Strong analytical, technical documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting U.S. Federal Government agencies.
• Experience with Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs), VPATs, and gap analyses.
• Experience with electronic document remediation.
• Experience supporting accessibility governance and IT investment/lifecycle reviews.
• Experience training staff on accessibility testing and Section 508 compliance.
• Knowledge of Sections 501, 504, and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, 36 CFR Part 1194, and FAR 48 CFR 39.204.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Section 508 accessibility audits and assessments of websites, web applications, software, electronic documents, spreadsheets, presentations, media files, and digital platforms.
• Perform both automated and manual accessibility testing using industry-standard accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies.
• Identify, document, prioritize, and track accessibility defects and compliance issues.
• Develop clear and accurate Section 508 compliance reports, accessibility findings, and recommendations.
• Perform document accessibility testing and remediation.
• Support code correction and remediation of accessibility defects.
• Test and validate accessibility using assistive technologies, including JAWS and NVDA.
• Configure and maintain accessibility testing tools and assistive technology testing environments.
• Use accessibility testing platforms such as DeQue Systems axe Platform, WorldSpace Comply, and Attest and Assure.
• Apply WCAG AA standards and applicable Section 508 requirements during accessibility assessments.
• Work with GSA's IT Accessibility Program Accessibility Requirement Tool (ART).
• Review and translate Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) and Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs).
• Log accessibility bugs and provide practical recommendations for remediation.
• Provide helpdesk ticket support related to accessibility issues.
• Support IT governance and lifecycle/investment reviews involving accessibility requirements.
• Assist with accessibility awareness, training, and knowledge transfer for web and electronic content.
• Prepare documentation, test results, and supporting evidence for compliance reviews.
• Maintain quality and consistency of accessibility testing results.
• Collaborate with developers, application teams, document owners, and government stakeholders to resolve accessibility issues.