Section 508 PDF Remediation Expert

SAIC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Washington, DC seeks a skilled Section 508 PDF Remediation Expert to ensure reports and forms are accessible to all users. You will remediate complex PDFs, validate against 508/WCAG, and create accessible Word/InDesign templates with VBA automation.

The role requires 5+ years in PDF accessibility remediation, strong Acrobat Pro skills, and experience with assistive tech. This is a high-volume, quality-focused position offering growth and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/IT or related field.
• 5+ years in PDF accessibility remediation.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain Public Trust.
• Expert knowledge of Section 508, WCAG 2.x, and PDF/UA.
• Advanced Acrobat Pro tagging, reading order, and Preflight.
• Experience with automated remediation tools such as CommonLook or PAC.
• Word and InDesign accessibility features experience.
• Experience testing with assistive technologies (JAWS/NVDA).
• Strong attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Create Section 508 accessible PDF versions from Word using CommonLook.
• Remediate complex PDFs and forms with Acrobat Pro and plugins.
• Validate remediated docs against 508, WCAG 2.x, PDF/UA.
• Review PDFs for print vendor specifications.
• Create/modify accessible Word and InDesign templates; include VBA automation.
• Meet defined turnaround times and quality standards.
• Provide training on accessible Office and InDesign documents.
• Investigate automation/AI enhancements for remediation.
• Document procedures and contribute to SOPs and checklists.
• Collaborate with IM staff, developers, QA, and security teams.
• Maintain technical documentation, release notes, and runbooks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Pro

CommonLook

PAC

Microsoft Word

Adobe InDesign

JAWS

NVDA

Job description

Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Section 508 PDF Remediation Expert to ensure published reports, forms, and other products are fully accessible to all users. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in remediating complex documents and applying accessibility standards in a high-volume production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create Section 508 accessible PDF versions of published products from Microsoft Word source files using accessibility tools such as the CommonLook plugin

• Remediate complex PDFs and internal PDF forms using Adobe Acrobat Pro and accessibility plugins, including tagging, reading order, alternative text, tables, and form fields

• Validate remediated documents against Section 508, WCAG 2.x, and PDF/UA standards using automated checkers and manual testing with assistive technology

• Review and modify PDF files destined for print vendors to verify they meet printing specifications

• Create and modify accessible Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign templates, including VBA automation to standardize workflows

• Meet defined turnaround times and quality standards for accessible versions of published products

• Provide guidance and training to staff on creating accessible Microsoft Office and InDesign documents

• Investigate and recommend automation and AI-assisted enhancements to accessibility remediation

• Document remediation procedures and contribute to SOPs and quality checklists

• Collaborate with Information Management staff, system developers, QA, and security teams to ensure accurate flow of data and metadata across system environments

• Maintain technical documentation, release notes, and runbooks

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (4 years experience in lieu of degree)

• 5+ years of related 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, including tagging, reading order, form field, and Preflight tools

• Experience with automated accessibility remediation tools such as CommonLook, PAC, or equivalent

• Experience with Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign accessibility features

• Experience testing with assistive technologies such as JAWS or NVDA

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Ability to manage high-volume workloads and re-prioritize according to urgent deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired:

• Accessibility certifications such as:

  • IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)

  • IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)

  • DHS Trusted Tester certification

  • CommonLook certification

• Experience with VBA macro development for Microsoft Word

• Experience with print-ready PDF preflight and prepress requirements

• Basic HTML and experience producing accessible HTML versions of documents

Experience in federal or government publishing environments

Target salary range: $60,001 - $100,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.