Section 508 & WCAG Accessibility Remediation Specialist

ECU Communications; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Holidays

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

ECU Communications seeks a Section 508 Remediation Specialist to ensure digital accessibility across documents, websites, and applications in alignment with Section 508 and WCAG standards.

You will partner with project managers, designers, developers, and content creators to identify and resolve accessibility issues, delivering compliant digital solutions. The role requires US citizenship, ability to pass a background check, and on-site work in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience performing Section 508 remediation.
• Experience remediating Microsoft Office documents and PDFs.
• Working knowledge of WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA and Section 508 requirements.
• Experience performing accessibility testing using manual and automated techniques.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate digital documents, websites, web applications, and multimedia for accessibility compliance.
• Remediate Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF documents to meet Section 508 and WCAG standards.
• Conduct manual and automated accessibility testing using industry-standard tools.
• Identify accessibility barriers and recommend remediation solutions.
• Validate accessibility using screen readers and assistive technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to incorporate accessibility throughout the development lifecycle.
• Prepare accessibility reports, testing documentation, and remediation logs.
• Stay current on accessibility standards, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

IAAP CPACC or WAS certification

Tools

JAWS

NVDA

Color Contrast Analyzer

Job description

ECU Communications seeks a Section 508 Remediation Specialist to ensure digital accessibility across documents, websites, and applications in alignment with Section 508 and WCAG standards.

You will partner with project managers, designers, developers, and content creators to identify and resolve accessibility issues, delivering compliant digital solutions. The role requires US citizenship, ability to pass a background check, and on-site work in Washington, DC.