Section 508 Accessibility Specialist

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

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.