Section 508 Compliance Specialist

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate, remediate, and validate the accessibility of Microsoft Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, PDFs, and other electronic documents.
• Evaluate and remediate accessibility of images and graphics, videos, infographics, interactive products, and web-based content.
• Create and maintain Section 508-compliant document and presentation templates for organizational use.
• Perform accessibility testing using industry-standard tools and assistive technologies.
• Identify accessibility issues and provide recommendations for remediation.
• Collaborate with content creators, designers, developers, and project stakeholders to incorporate accessibility requirements throughout project development.
• Stay current with evolving Section 508 standards, WCAG guidelines, and federal accessibility requirements.
• Provide guidance and training to team members on accessibility best practices and compliance requirements.
• Document accessibility findings and maintain records of compliance reviews and remediation efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently holds, or is able to obtain, DHS Fitness Determination.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience supporting Section 508 compliance or digital accessibility initiatives.
• Demonstrated proficiency in ensuring Section 508 compliance for Microsoft Word documents, Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, digital products, images and graphics, videos, infographics, interactive content.
• Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining Section 508-compliant templates.
• Strong knowledge of Section 508 standards, WCAG 2.1 guidelines, and accessibility best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience supporting federal government agencies or government contractors.
• Experience using accessibility evaluation and remediation tools such as Adobe Acrobat Pro, CommonLook, JAWS, NVDA, or similar assistive technologies.
• Familiarity with HTML, ARIA, and accessible web design principles.
• Professional certifications related to digital accessibility (e.g., IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS), or equivalent).