Publishing Automation & 508 Accessibility Specialist

Corner Alliance; Washington (District of Columbia); A distancia; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Corner Alliance is seeking a Publishing Automation & 508 Accessibility Specialist to support a federal client. The role delivers accessible documents, automates publishing workflows, and ensures Section 508 compliance across Word, PDF, and InDesign environments.

You will develop VBA macros, remediate complex PDFs, and help move publishing toward cloud-based, automated solutions while collaborating with government stakeholders and a fast-moving team.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in document accessibility/publishing.
• US citizenship or green card and ability to pass clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Create Section 508‑compliant PDFs from Word and remediate PDFs/forms using Acrobat Pro and CommonLook.
• Use InDesign to format reports for print production and perform Preflight checks.
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft Word VBA macros and macro‑enabled templates.
• Resolve ServiceNow incidents and requests within SLA, troubleshooting Office, Acrobat, templates, accessibility and publishing workflows.
• Identify recurring issues and automate workflows toward cloud‑based publishing.
• Follow SOPs, templates, and publishing workflows; propose process improvements.
• Represent Corner Alliance professionally in client interactions with timely updates on progress, risks, and blockers.
• Own workload end to end and keep leads informed of priorities and risks.
• Collaborate with government clients and prime contractor staff, sharing knowledge across the team.

Conocimientos

508 compliance & remediation

Adobe Acrobat Pro

CommonLook Office

Adobe InDesign

VBA macros

ServiceNow

Print production & preflight

Word styles & templates

Communication skills

US citizenship or GC

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree

Descripción del empleo

Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking a Publishing Automation & 508 Accessibility Specialist with 5+ years of relevant experience to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive.

About the Role:

As a Publishing Automation & 508 Accessibility Specialist supporting our Federal government client, you will be trusted to provide hands‑on technical support for a publishing environment that delivers reports and findings to Congress and the public. You will remediate documents for Section 508 accessibility, prepare reports for print in Adobe InDesign, build and maintain VBA macro‑enabled Word templates, and resolve publishing support tickets in ServiceNow. You will also help the program move from legacy, manual processes toward more automated, cloud‑based production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create Section 508-compliant PDFs from Word and remediate existing PDFs and forms (tags, reading order, tables, form fields, alt text) using Adobe Acrobat Pro and CommonLook
• Use Adobe InDesign to format reports for print production, and perform Preflight checks to verify compliance with print vendor specifications
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft Word VBA macros and macro-enabled templates and document automation workflows
• Resolve assigned ServiceNow incidents and requests within SLA, troubleshooting Microsoft Office, Adobe, template, accessibility and publishing workflow issues
• Identify recurring issues and manual steps that can be automated, and support modernization toward cloud-based, HTML-oriented, and AI-enabled publishing
• Follow established SOPs, templates, and publishing workflows and identify opportunities to improve processes across Microsoft Office and Adobe applications
• Represent Corner Alliance professionally in every client interaction, responding to requests with courtesy, patience, and a commitment to timely resolution
• Own your workload end to end: give team leads and government stakeholders regular, proactive updates on progress, priorities, risks, and blockers, and raise schedule or quality concerns early
• Work directly with government clients and collaborate with prime contractor staff, shifting focus as team priorities change and sharing knowledge with teammates

Location:

You will work as part of a dynamic team remotely. You will work at the client site dependent on contract requirements.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in document accessibility, publishing or technical support
• Demonstrated Section 508 remediation experience, including complex PDFs and forms
• Hands‑on proficiency with CommonLook Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro for accessibility remediation and testing
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, including conforming documents to print templates and running Preflight checks
• Experience developing and troubleshooting Microsoft Word VBA macros and macro-enabled templates
• Strong command of Word styles, templates, advanced formatting, and long‑document production
• Working knowledge of ServiceNow ticket management and experience meeting SLA-driven deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including explaining technical issues clearly to non‑technical clients
• Demonstrated accountability and follow‑through, with a track record of keeping leads informed and flagging risks before they affect delivery
• Customer‑service mindset and a collaborative, flexible approach to shifting team priorities
• US citizenship or permanent resident and the ability to pass the client’s clearance or suitability process

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Certification or formal training in CommonLook, Adobe Acrobat Pro, or Adobe Creative Cloud
• Experience with Enfocus PitStop, Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Captivate, or other Creative Cloud applications
• Graphic design, advanced print production or document layout experience
• Scripting experience beyond VBA for document automation, plus familiarity with testing and version control
• Familiarity with HTML, accessible digital publishing and modern digital‑publishing workflows
• Experience supporting accessibility or publishing for a federal agency

About Us:

Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in‑person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check‑ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team.

Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.

Visit us at www.corneralliance.com to learn more.

Salary:

Approximate Salary Estimate: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually

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