Section 508 Subject Matter Expert

About the role

This role serves as an Accessibility Subject Matter Expert within the Business Systems Analysis team. The position requires up to 10% travel and clearance to obtain a Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product, design, and software development teams to ensure accessibility of products.
• Audit systems using tools to identify accessibility issues and recommend solutions.
• Socialize, administer, and support the accessibility strategy and implementation.
• Guide in establishing policies, processes, and programs for Section 508 compliance.
• Maintain awareness of compliance requirements and provide guidance on Section 508 and related accessibility laws, regulations, and standards.
• Support technology planning, design, development, testing, and implementation activities.
• Interpret and provide guidance on Section 508 and related accessibility laws, regulations, and standards.
• Promote accessibility across the organization by providing compliance guidance and support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience (4 years of experience will be used in lieu of degree).
• 5+ years of progressive experience with Section 508 compliance and development standards.
• Experience with compliance testing and evaluation of tools and best practices.
• Expertise in accessibility standards and guidelines (WCAG 2.0, Section 508, ARIA).
• Experience with assistive technologies and testing methodologies on multiple platforms.
• Knowledge and experience in establishing policies, processes, and programs to enable Section 508 Compliance.
• Skills in providing guidance in establishing policies, processes, and programs to enable Section 508 Compliance.
• Expert knowledge of government policies, processes, and procedures as they relate to government Section 508 and accessibility initiatives.
• Knowledge of programs that ensure individuals with disabilities have access to EIT and meet the compliance requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Skills

• Reading and interpreting legislation and federal policy documents.
• Experience with grants.gov.
• Experience as a Disability Program Manager or as an advocate for diversity and inclusion.
• Experience implementing IT Accessibility compliance metrics.
• Experience in diversity, inclusion, and accessibility barrier assessments.
• Experience applying automation methods and techniques.

Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $141,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience, and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive, total rewards package including competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package.
• Benefits such as medical, Rx, dental, vision insurance, personal and family sick time, company-paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, group term life and travel assistance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, transit and parking commuter benefits, short-term and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, personal development, certifications and learning opportunities, employee referral program, corporate-sponsored events and community outreach, Care.com annual membership, employee assistance program, supplemental benefits via Corestream (critical care, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal assistance and identity theft protection, etc.).

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities or to apply for a position and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.