Section 508 PDF Accessibility Specialist

SAIC; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a meticulous Section 508 PDF Remediation Expert to ensure accessibility across reports, forms, and products. You will remediate complex PDFs, validate against WCAG 2.x and PDF/UA, and train staff on accessible Word/InDesign workflows.

Leverage tools like Adobe Acrobat Pro, CommonLook, and PAC in a high-volume environment, supporting print-ready files and automation efforts. Qualifications include a 4-year degree or equivalent experience and U.S. citizenship eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of experience in PDF accessibility remediation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust requiring U.S. Citizenship.
• Expert knowledge of Section 508, WCAG 2.x, and PDF/UA standards.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro tagging/reading order/preflight.
• Experience with automated accessibility tools such as CommonLook or PAC.
• Experience with Word and InDesign accessibility features.
• Experience testing with assistive technologies (JAWS/NVDA).
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create accessible PDF versions from Word sources using accessibility tools.
• Remediate complex PDFs and forms with Acrobat Pro and accessibility plugins.
• Validate remediated documents against Section 508, WCAG 2.x, PDF/UA standards.
• Review PDFs destined for print vendors for printing specs.
• Create/modify accessible Word and InDesign templates; automate with VBA.
• Meet turnaround times and quality standards for accessible versions.
• Provide guidance and training on accessible Office and InDesign documents.
• Investigate automation and AI-assisted enhancements for remediation.
• Document remediation procedures and SOPs; contribute to runbooks.
• Collaborate with IM staff, developers, QA, and security teams.

Skills

PDF remediation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Public Trust eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology (or related field)

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Pro

CommonLook

PAC

VBA

Microsoft Word

Adobe InDesign

Job description

SAIC seeks a meticulous Section 508 PDF Remediation Expert to ensure accessibility across reports, forms, and products. You will remediate complex PDFs, validate against WCAG 2.x and PDF/UA, and train staff on accessible Word/InDesign workflows.

Leverage tools like Adobe Acrobat Pro, CommonLook, and PAC in a high-volume environment, supporting print-ready files and automation efforts. Qualifications include a 4-year degree or equivalent experience and U.S. citizenship eligibility.