Lead Accessibility Audit Specialist*

PingWind; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

PingWind is searching for a Lead Accessibility Audit Specialist to ensure ICT products comply with Section 508 Standards. This full-time remote role involves conducting audits, creating reports, and supporting government clients in enhancing accessibility. The ideal candidate should have a background in IT and strong knowledge of assistive technologies and Section 508 compliance standards.

Benefits

Paid Federal Holidays

Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options

401k with matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Continuing education assistance

Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience; Degrees may be substituted for years of experience.
• Must be a US citizen capable of obtaining public trust clearance.
• Experience with Java, SharePoint, iOS, Android, and ICT environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document Section 508 compliance audits for ICT products.
• Create detailed Section 508 Compliance Audit Reports.
• Perform sampling audits using automated tools and manual testing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Section 508 compliance standards

Assistive technology tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science, or related field

Tools

JAWS

Dragon

Color Contrast Analyzer

Job description

Description

PingWind is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Accessibility Audit Specialist to join our dynamic team. As a Lead Accessibility Audit Specialist, contribute expert system analysis, design, and documentation to ensure information and communication technology (ICT) products meet the United States Access Board’s Section 508 Standards. Use extensive knowledge of assistive technology tools such as JAWS and Dragon to assess accessibility barriers and verify compliance across a wide array of ICT products, including web and mobile applications, electronic documents, and multimedia content. The Lead Accessibility Audit Specialist will deliver precise audit reports and support our government client in enhancing accessibility through systematic and thorough compliance assessments. As a Team Lead, serve as an escalation point for questions related to the Accessibility Specialist work and help the Project Managers ensure that work is on track to completion.

JobType: Full Time

Location: Remote

RequiredClearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust

RequiredEducation: Bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science, or a related field is preferred

RequiredExperience: 3 years of relevant experience; Degrees may be substituted for years of experience; Associate: 2 years, Bachelor’s: 4 years, Master’s: 6 years, and Doctorate: 8 years of experience

Responsibilities

· Conduct and document Section 508 compliance audits for ICT products, including web, mobile, and desktop products, as well as PDFs and multimedia.

· Create detailed Section 508 Compliance Audit Reports and manage these reports within the Government 508 Defect Tracking Tool.

· Perform sampling audits to identify accessibility barriers, using both automated tools and manual testing with assistive technologies.

· Participate in all phases of the assessments for the software development life cycle, with an emphasis on the planning, analysis, testing

· g, and acceptance phases.

· Provide technical audit support and virtual demonstrations of audit findings via platforms like Microsoft Teams and contribute to monthly Audit Show and Tell Summary Reports.

· Prioritize audits as directed by the Government COR, Program Manager, and 508 Leadership, and handle any required escalation in compliance auditing as mandated.

Requirements

· Must be a US citizen capable of obtaining a public trust clearance.

· Deep knowledge of Section 508 compliance standards and experience with assistive technology tools such as JAWS, Fusion, Dragon, and Color Contrast Analyzer.

· Strong analytical skills to conduct detailed compliance audits and the ability to document findings comprehensively.

· Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively share audit results and provide training on audit findings.

· Ability to manage multiple audit assignments simultaneously under tight deadlines.

· Experience with various ICT environments, including Java, SharePoint, iOS, Android, and other platforms.

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia.www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

Paid Federal Holidays

Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options

401k with matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Continuing education assistance

Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.