Hybrid Section 508 Accessibility Tester

Decisive-Point-Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Decisive-Point-Consulting is seeking a 508 Compliance Tester to support VA OIT by validating and testing ICT products for Section 508 conformance. The role is hybrid with 3 days on-site at VA HQ in Washington, DC and 2 days remote, supporting validation efforts across the program.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in Section 508/WCAG testing, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with a clearance requirement anticipated.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with Section 508, WCAG and testing ICT for conformance.
• Experience using JAWS, NVDA, Dragon or Adobe to test accessibility.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and tools.
• Ability to document programmatic structure in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to follow a repeatable testing method to produce audit results.
• Must be able to work onsite at the VA HQ in Washington, DC.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience accepted.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service orientation.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent organization, multi-tasking and time-management skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and share knowledge with team members.
• Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust (6c) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Section 508 assessments and assign validation statuses using standard checklists.
• Document test validation information in the Detail Validation Test Report.
• Create Section 508 Assessment Status Documents recording conformance to WCAG 2.0 AA.
• Track 508 issues, generate reports to Project Managers, and provide status updates.
• Collaborate with auditors/testers on ICT audits and tests.
• Maintain core hours 9:00 am – 3:00 pm EST, with flexible start times around core hours.

Skills

508 standards

WCAG testing

Accessibility tools

JAWS

NVDA

Dragon

Adobe testing

Microsoft Office Suite

Structured testing

Onsite work

Communication skills

Teamwork and independence

Time management

Public Trust clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

JAWS

NVDA

Dragon

Adobe

Job description

Decisive-Point-Consulting is seeking a 508 Compliance Tester to support VA OIT by validating and testing ICT products for Section 508 conformance. The role is hybrid with 3 days on-site at VA HQ in Washington, DC and 2 days remote, supporting validation efforts across the program.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in Section 508/WCAG testing, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with a clearance requirement anticipated.