508 Compliance Analyst

Team Carney; Fredericksburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) with company match

PTO & federal holidays

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Team Carney is seeking an Accessibility Engineer to ensure digital assets comply with Section 508 and WCAG standards. The role involves testing, auditing, and remediating e-learning modules, documents, and web assets, with periodic on-site presence in Silver Spring, MD.

You will educate content teams on accessible design and lead remediation efforts across projects. You should bring at least 5 years of relevant experience, deep knowledge of 508 standards, and hands-on use of assistive

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering, CS, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Hands-on experience with Section 508 testing, remediation of PDF/Word/eLearning files.
• Familiarity with reporting frameworks and assistive technologies.

Responsibilities

• Test, audit, and remediate digital assets for Section 508 compliance.
• Guide content creators on accessible design and development.
• Document and report accessibility findings and remediation plans.

Skills

Accessibility expertise

Auditing with assistive tech

Education & advisory

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or CS

Tools

Section 508 testing tools

PDF/Word/eLearning remediation

Job description

About the Work

Accessibility is a core priority for the FDA. You will test, audit, and remediate e-learning modules, documents, games, and web assets to ensure full compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards and HHS Quality Assurance policies. This position is mostly remote with periodic on-site presence in Silver Spring, MD.

About Team Carney

At Team Carney, we believe that true performance acceleration happens at the intersection of innovative learning and deep strategic expertise. Since 1994, our mission has been to provide top-tier training, learning, human capital, and technical solutions that empower Federal Government agencies to meet their critical mandates. We focus intensely on helping our employees realize their full potential professionally and personally. When you join our team, you join a legacy of excellence and a passionate community dedicated to shifting paradigms in federal learning and human capital transformation.

Who You Are

You are an accessibility champion who believes digital products must be fully usable by everyone, including individuals with disabilities.

• Accessibility Expert: You possess deep knowledge of Section 508 standards and WCAG guidelines.
• Rigorous Tester: You utilize assistive technologies (e.g., JAWS, NVDA) to audit and remediate digital assets.
• Educator & Advisor: You guide content creators on how to build accessible materials from the start.

What You Bring to the Table

• Education: BS/BA in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• Experience Requirements: Minimum 5 years of relevant professionalexperience.
• Technical Requirements: Hands-on experience with Section 508 testing, remediation of PDF/Word/eLearning files, and assistive tech.
• Familiarity with HHS 508 Product Assessment Templates and reporting frameworks.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust suitability clearance.

Team Carney Benefits

We offer a full suite of competitive benefits designed to support your "whole self," including:

• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options (BCBS CareFirst), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Financial Security: Competitive base salary, 401(k) retirement savings plan with corporate match, plus company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Work-Life Harmony: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program, 11 paid federal holidays, and 6 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Growth & Education: Annual tuition assistance (up to $5,000) and student loan repayment programs.
• Get Out and Learn: Up to $200 annually to learn almost anything (from pottery to coding!).
• Get Out and Run: Up to $200 annually to participate in fitness and active lifestyle events.
• Continuous Development: Ad hoc training, professional certification assistance, and ongoing professional development access.