Section 508 Accessibility Specialist - DOJ ATR

Position Overview

We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Section 508 Accessibility Specialist to ensure digital content complies with Section 508 accessibility standards. This role focuses on remediating and reviewing web pages, Microsoft Office documents, and PDF files to meet accessibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Accessibility Remediation & Testing
• Remediate web pages (HTML/CSS) to meet Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards
• Remediate Microsoft Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for accessibility compliance
• Remediate and tag PDF documents to ensure accessibility using industry-standard practices
• Conduct accessibility testing using automated and manual testing tools
• Validate accessibility compliance before content is published
• Review & Recommendations
• Review digital content and identify Section 508 compliance issues
• Provide clear, actionable recommendations to designers, developers, and content owners
• Document accessibility findings, fixes, and compliance status
• Affiliate Support
• Assist teams in understanding accessibility requirements and best practices
• Collaboration & Communication
• Work closely with web developers, designers, and content creators to resolve accessibility issues
• Communicate accessibility requirements in a clear, non-technical manner when needed
• Participate as a collaborative team member in accessibility planning and reviews

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with Section 508 compliance and remediation
• Strong working knowledge of HTML and CSS
• Experience remediating web pages, Microsoft Office files, and PDFs
• Familiarity with accessibility testing and review tools (e.g., WAVE, Axe, ANDI, Accessibility Insights, Adobe Acrobat)
• Ability to identify accessibility issues and propose effective solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Ability to manage multiple remediation tasks simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 or later success criteria
• Experience using screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Familiarity with document authoring and remediation workflows
• Experience working in government or regulated environments
• Accessibility certification (e.g., DHS Trusted Tester, IAAP CPACC/WAS)

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Candidate must be able to function in a general office environment. ITC Federal, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, disability, or sex including pregnancy and childbirth or related medical condition or on any other basis prohibited by law.