Job Title: Section 508 Accessibility Specialist / Federal Trusted Tester
Location: Remote
Job Type: FT
Client: Federal
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Section 508 Accessibility Specialist / Federal Trusted Tester to support accessibility testing, compliance, remediation, and reporting for federal government websites, applications, software, digital documents, eLearning, and online training content.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Section 508, WCAG 2.0 Level A/AA, and the Federal Trusted Tester methodology, along with experience using assistive technologies and accessibility testing tools.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct manual and automated Section 508 and WCAG accessibility testing.
Apply the Federal Trusted Tester methodology (v4 or higher).
Test websites, applications, software, PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, eLearning, and online training content.
Identify accessibility issues and document findings, impacts, and remediation recommendations.
Perform accessibility validation and retesting after remediation.
Develop test plans, test cases, checklists, and testing protocols.
Prepare Test Problem Reports (TPRs), Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs), WCAG/VPAT-style results, and remediation documentation.
Provide screenshots, visual exhibits, and clear remediation guidance.
Collaborate with developers, content creators, instructional designers, and project teams.
Stay current with Section 508, WCAG/W3C WAI standards, assistive technologies, and accessibility best practices.
Required Qualifications
Current Federal Trusted Tester certification, v4 or higher.
Hands-on experience with manual and automated accessibility testing.
Strong knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 Level A/AA.
Experience identifying, documenting, remediating, and validating accessibility defects.
Experience supporting federal Section 508 accessibility requirements.
Strong knowledge of assistive technologies and digital accessibility.
Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
Accessibility Tools & Technologies
Experience with several of the following:
Digital Documents & eLearning
Experience testing and remediating accessible:
Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
eLearning and interactive training content
Experience with tools such as Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline/Rise, Elucidat, iSpring, Lectora, and Camtasia is preferred.
Online Training Videos
Experience evaluating:
Accurate transcripts and closed captions
Audio description
Accessible supporting documentation
Accessibility of online-delivered training
Federal Security & Access Requirements
U.S. citizenship required for federal IT-system work unless an approved waiver applies.
Must meet applicable federal residency and personnel security/EOD requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain required PIV credentials and agency access.
Existing Public Trust or Secret clearance is a plus but does not replace agency-specific requirements.
Must be able to work securely in remote/offsite environments.
Occasional travel to federal locations may be required.
Preferred Qualifications
Federal government Section 508 program experience.
Accessibility auditing and compliance assessment experience.
Experience with WCAG/W3C WAI standards.
Experience providing remediation guidance to development and content teams.
Experience producing audit-ready accessibility reports and documentation.
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