Lead 508 Compliance Support Specialist

Links Global is recruiting for a Lead Section 508 Compliance Support Specialist to oversee a small team of 508 compliance specialists, possessing Section 508 compliance expertise and proficiency in working with a variety of Microsoft and Adobe software, Acrobat, InDesign, Premiere, and Captivate. The Lead position will include some managerial duties including planning and monitoring workflow, tracking assignments, providing quality assurance, and communicating with the government point of contact and Links Global's project manager.

The position will be based at a government office in Arlington, Virginia.

Job Duties

• Provide Section 508 compliance and testing support on location at a federal government office to help the government meet requirements with websites, electronic documents, apps, and other digital properties.
• Support the government in embedding accessibility requirements into the government's systems and acquisition initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance and recommendations for accessibility best practices and standards.
• Support electronic document accessibility, including review and remediation with products such as PDF, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word documents. 
• Develop, maintain, and improve job aids and other training material to support government staff with creating accessible ICT.
• Develop and maintain a paper trail of products tested and remediated. 
• Support the government with Section 508 compliance administration and documentation, keeping up with laws and regulations, policies, techniques, software, and more, and advising the government.
• Use both manual and automated techniques. 
• Actively participate in meetings required for current projects, team or work unit activities, and mandatory training. 
• Provide oral reports and briefing materials to colleagues and supervisors when required.
• Provide recommendations that reflect clear knowledge and application of current web app and website design and development subject matter. 

Qualification Requirements

• DHS certified (v5.0 or higher) Section 508 Trusted Tester.
• 2-3 years of experience performing Section 508 compliance testing.
• 1+ years of supervisory or managemental experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Background in IT
• Understanding of ICT accessibility in the Federal Government
• Ability to support the government client in producing accessible documents and web material.
• Experience collaborating with web developers, web content specialists, and document creators. 
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.0
• Proven history of performing accessibility assessments, audits, compliance monitoring and implementation of WCAG standards.
• Ability to assess and remediate ICT and electronic content for accessibility, including communications, presentations, applications, and websites.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to efficiently communicate deficiencies, problems, and areas needed for improvement.
• Job Requires a favorable Federal Suitability Investigation (Tier 3) and registration with selective service.

The position is anticipated for a 5-year term.

Fringe Benefits included: Vacation, sick leave, Federal holidays, Medical and life insurance.
The hourly wage for the Section 508 Specialist is based on $95,000 per year and includes fringe benefits.

Apply through our application system.   The position is open until removed.