Section 508 Accessibility Analyst

New Editions Consulting, Inc.; Falls Church, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

New Editions Consulting, Inc. seeks one or more junior to senior Section 508 Accessibility Analysts to join our team. You will evaluate and improve accessibility across websites, mobile apps, and ICT, with hands-on testing and detailed reporting.

The role emphasizes testing with Trusted Tester, knowledge of WCAG 2.1 and Section 508, and experience with assistive technologies to drive accessible digital experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience performing automated and manual accessibility testing and reporting.
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 and Section 508 accessibility standards.
• Experience testing websites using Trusted Tester process.
• Experience remediating electronic documents for accessibility.
• Proficiency with screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack) and other assistive technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct automated and manual accessibility testing on websites, mobile apps, and documents.
• Scope accessibility reviews and document testing findings.
• Provide detailed accessibility analysis, recommendations, and reporting.
• Perform usability testing using screen readers and other assistive technologies.
• Stay current on WCAG 2.1, Section 508, and Accessibility Conformance Testing rules.
• Manage multiple projects in an agile environment.

Skills

Trusted Tester experience

WCAG 2.1 knowledge

Section 508 knowledge

Automated/manual accessibility testing

Screen reader testing (JAWS/NVDA/Voice

Office suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field; equivalent experience

CPACC certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you passionate about digital accessibility and ensuring technology is usable by everyone? We are seeking one or more junior to senior Section 508 Accessibility Analysts to join our team. In this role, you will help evaluate and improve the accessibility of websites, mobile applications, electronic documents, and other Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

This is an excellent opportunity for an accessibility professional with hands-on testing experience and a strong understanding of Section 508 compliance requirements. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accessibility professional who enjoys solving complex compliance challenges, managing multiple projects, and helping organizations create accessible digital experiences.

What You'll Do

• Conduct automated and manual accessibility testing on websites, web applications, mobile apps, electronic documents, and other ICT.
• Scope accessibility reviews and document testing findings.
• Provide detailed accessibility analysis, recommendations, and reporting.
• Perform usability testing using screen readers and other assistive technologies.
• Stay current on accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1, Section 508, and Accessibility Conformance Testing rules.
• Manage multiple projects and competing deadlines in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Required Qualifications

• Experience testing websites using the Trusted Tester process.
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 and Section 508 accessibility standards.
• At least 1 year of experience performing automated and manual accessibility testing and reporting.
• At least 1 year of experience using screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, or similar assistive technologies.
• At least 1 year of experience remediating electronic documents for accessibility.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, computer science, information technology, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC).

If you're committed to creating accessible digital experiences and have the required Trusted Tester certification, we'd love to hear from you.