Section 508 Subject Matter Expert

US132 Guidehouse Digital, LLC; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an Accessibility Subject Matter Expert to collaborate with product, design, and development teams to ensure fully accessible products. You will audit systems for accessibility issues, recommend solutions, and expand accessibility knowledge across the organization.

The role includes socializing and supporting the accessibility strategy and ensuring compliance with Section 508 and WCAG guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive experience with Section 508 compliance and development standards.
• Experience with compliance testing and evaluation of tools and best practices.
• Expertise in accessibility standards and guidelines including WCAG 2.0 and ARIA.
• Experience with assistive technologies across Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product, design and developers to ensure accessible products.
• Audit systems with tools to identify accessibility issues and recommend solutions.
• Lead and socialise the accessibility strategy across the organization.
• Develop templates to support compliance reporting and learning.
• Provide guidance on Section 508, WCAG and related laws for planning and testing.

Skills

WCAG 2.0

Section 508 compliance

Accessibility auditing

VPAT & WCAG tools

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Assistive technologies

Policy development

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

4 years in lieu of degree

Tools

VPAT tools

WCAG testing tools

Audit tooling

Job description

Job Family: Business Systems Analysis

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

As an Accessibility Subject Matter Expert, you will collaborate directly with product, design, and software development to ensure fully accessible products. You are accomplished in auditing systems using available tools to find accessibility issues, recommend solutions for violations found, and have the experience and expertise to expand web accessibility knowledge and practices across the organization. You will socialize, administer and continuously support our accessibility strategy and implementation aspiring to deliver inclusive products for our users. You’ll have an influential role in championing accessibility across the organization. Guidance in establishing policies, processes and programs to enable Section 508 Compliance Maintain broad awareness of compliance requirements, processes and objectives through executive briefings, training programs and internal communication tools Develop templates to support compliance, reporting and learning Maintain close awareness of Section 508 and WCAG guidance and direction coming from GSA, Usability.gov and other federal organizations Collaborate and coordinate with UX/UI design, scrum and testing teams to ensure Section 508 requirements, processes and objectives are met Knowledge and experience in establishing policies, processes and programs to enable Section 508 Compliance across the program Provide compliance guidance to support technology planning, design, testing and implementation activities. Interpret and provide guidance on Section 508 and related accessibility laws, regulations and standards. Provide guidance and support, leading to improved accessibility decisions when purchasing or deploying tools.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• Additional Four(4) years will be used in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of progressive experience with Section 508 compliance and development standards.
• Experience with compliance testing and evaluation of tools and best practices.
• Expertise related directly to accessibility standards and guidelines (WCAG 2.0, Section 508, ARIA); including accessibility auditing and testing tools and strategies such as VPAT and WCAG 2.0 validation toolsets.
• Experience with assistive technologies hardware and software on multiple platforms including Windows, Mac, iOS and Android; knowledge of designing and testing methodologies on each platform.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web content management systems.
• Knowledge and experience in establishing policies, processes and programs to enable Section 508 Compliance.
• Skilled in providing guidance in establishing policies, processes and programs to enable Section 508 Compliance.
• Expert knowledge of, and in-depth experience, skill, and experience leading, managing, and working IT policies IAW government process and procedures.
• Expert knowledge of, and in-depth experience, skill and expertise leading, managing, and working SME policy self-inspection checklists.
• Extensive knowledge of, and in-depth experience, skill and expertise working and supporting IT policy development, review, coordination, adjudication, rescissions, and gaps IAW government processes and procedures, etc.
• Knowledge of government policies, processes, and procedures as they relate to government Section 508 and accessibility initiatives.
• Knowledge of programs that ensure individuals with disabilities have access to EIT and meets the compliance requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
• Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience Reading and Interpreting legislation and federal policy documents.
• Exp with Grants.gov
• International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) certificate as a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
• Experience as a Disability Program Manager or as an advocate for diversity and inclusion.
• Experience implementing IT Accessibility compliance metrics.
• Experience in Diversity, Inclusion, and/or accessibility barrier assessments.
• Experience applying automation methods and techniques.

The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$141,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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