Lead Accessibility Remediation Specialist

PingWind; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PingWind is seeking a Lead Accessibility Remediation Specialist to enhance compliance with Section 508 standards for ICT products. The role involves expert analysis and remediation support, ensuring accessibility solutions for government clients while leading team efforts and managing multiple projects simultaneously. This full-time position offers remote work flexibility.

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 substitute for years of experience.
• Deep knowledge of Section 508 compliance standards required.
• Extensive experience with assistive technology tools.

Responsibilities

• Review Section 508 Compliance Audit Reports and identify remediation strategies.
• Prototype, demo, and document remediation solutions.
• Verify remediation solutions using automated tools and manual testing.

Skills

Accessibility compliance

Assistive technology

Analytical skills

Communication

JavaScript

HTML 5

CSS

WAI-ARIA

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

JAWS

Dragon

Color Contrast Analyzer

Job description

Description

PingWind is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Accessibility Remediation Specialist to join our dynamic team. As a Lead Accessibility Remediation Specialist, contribute expert system analysis, design, code-level changes 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, Dragon and of accessible development practices for web, native mobile, and Java applications to identify, prototype, and document remediation solutions. The remediation specialist will make use of accessibility audit reports to support our government client in enhancing accessibility through remediation support to address accessibility issues, meet Section 508 requirements, and improve user experience for people with disabilities. As a Team Lead, serve as an escalation point for questions related to the Accessibility Remediation Specialist work and help the Project Managers ensure that work is on track for completion.

JobType: Full Time

Location: Remote

RequiredClearance: Ability to obtain Public Trus

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

· Review Section 508 Compliance Audit Reports for a range of web, native mobile (Android and iOS), and Java applications and identify suitable remediation strategies for addressing issues documented in the reports.

· Prototype, demonstrate, and document remediation solutions as required, including advising relevant government stakeholders in implementing solutions.

· Verify implemented remediation solutions to ensure all accessibility barriers have been addressed, using both automated tools and manual testing with assistive technologies.

· Use the client 508 Defect Tracking Tool for remediation work.

· Support conducting and documenting Section 508 compliance audits for ICT products, including web, mobile, and desktop products, as well as multimedia.

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

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

· Prioritize remediation efforts as directed by the government COR, PM, Team Lead, 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.

· Development experience with the following platforms and technologies: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) 5, JavaScript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), W3C Accessible Rich Internet Application Suite (WAI-ARIA), native mobile application development (iOS and Android), Java.

· Extensive experience in applying accessible development techniques for web, native mobile and Java applications, and in working with SharePoint applications.

· Strong analytical skills to review detailed compliance audits and identify and implement appropriate remediation approaches to address barriers, achieve compliance, and improve accessibility.

· Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively share remediation solutions and provide training on implementation.

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

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.