Digital Accessible Document Specialist | Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid) | W2 Only

Job Title: Digital Accessible Document Specialist Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid minimum 2 days onsite) Duration: 12 Months (40 hours/week, potential extension)
Job Overview
We are seeking a Digital Accessible Document Specialist to support enterprise accessibility initiatives by ensuring all digital documents are compliant with accessibility standards. This role focuses on remediation, creation, and quality assurance of accessible documents across multiple formats, helping organizations meet compliance requirements and improve usability for individuals with disabilities.
Key Responsibilities

• Audit, remediate, and validate digital documents (PDFs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and forms) to meet accessibility standards
• Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, ADA Title II, and PDF/UA standards
• Perform PDF tagging, structure optimization, and accessibility validation
• Develop and maintain accessible document templates, style guides, and remediation workflows
• Conduct quality assurance reviews and track accessibility compliance across document inventories
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align document accessibility with enterprise standards
• Provide guidance and support to internal teams on creating accessible documents independently
• Report progress, issues, and compliance status to leadership

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in digital document accessibility remediation
• Strong expertise in PDF accessibility, tagging, and document structure optimization
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro (tags panel, reading order, accessibility checker)
• Experience with tools like CommonLook PDF Validator and other accessibility checkers
• In-depth knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA (ISO 14289), Section 508, and ADA Title II
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage large document inventories

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in government, public sector, or regulated environments
• Familiarity with accessibility governance frameworks and enterprise compliance programs
• Strong documentation and communication skills