Trusted Tester - Level I (Web Tester)

Team Carney; Fredericksburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Team Carney seeks a Trusted Tester - Level I (Web Tester) to join our defense-focused team on a part-time basis. You will assess Section 508 conformance across ICT deliverables and learning products, using DHS methods and reporting tools to produce actionable remediation guidance.

You will collaborate with developers and instructional designers to embed accessibility early in the lifecycle, document defects, and ensure accessible, inclusive user experiences for federal government clients.

Qualifications

• Active DHS Trusted Tester Version 5.0 Certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 2+ years ICT experience.
• 1+ year Section 508 testing experience.
• Experience with DHS Conformance Test Process for Web (v5.0+).
• Solid knowledge of Revised Section 508 Standards and WCAG.
• Ability to document failures and generate remediation guidance.
• Strong collaboration with PMs, developers, and content creators.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, test, and validate Section 508 compliance across ICT deliverables and digital learning products.
• Use DHS-approved assessment methods and reporting tools to ensure assets meet standards.
• Document non-conformance defects and collaborate with teams to resolve them.
• Liaise with project managers, developers, and content creators to integrate accessibility early in the lifecycle.

Skills

DHS Trusted Tester certification

Web accessibility testing

Section 508 knowledge

Collaboration/communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Team Carney, we believe that true performance acceleration happens at the intersection of innovative learning and deep strategic expertise. Since 1994, our mission has been to provide top-tier training, learning, and human capital solutions that empower Federal Government agencies to meet their critical mandates.

This position is contingent on contract award.

Work Schedule and Location

• Employment Status: Part-Time (~30 hours per week)
• Location: This position is fully remote, based out of Fredericksburg, VA.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

The Trusted Tester - Level I (Web Tester) will be responsible for evaluating, testing, and validating Section 508 compliance across a wide array of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) deliverables, web-based applications, and digital learning products.

You will utilize the current Department of Homeland Security (DHS) approved assessment methods, test reporting tools, and conformance processes to ensure all digital assets meet Revised Section 508 Standards. You will conduct rigorous web accessibility evaluations, document technical non-conformance defects, and collaborate closely with development and instructional design teams to deliver fully accessible, compliant, and inclusive user experiences.

What You Bring to the Table - Requirements

• Certification: Active DHS Trusted Tester Version 5.0 (or later) Certification required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Technical Experience:
  • 2+ years of experience working with Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environments.
  • 1+ year of dedicated Section 508 accessibility testing experience.
• Assessment Methodology: Demonstrated experience using the DHS Trusted Tester Version Section 508 Conformance Test Process for Web (v5.0 or later) and official DHS test reporting tools and formats.
• Core Capabilities:
  • Section 508 Standards Knowledge: Solid working knowledge of the Revised Section 508 Standards and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
  • Web Conformance Testing: Expertise executing standardized manual and automated web accessibility test scripts across various browsers and ICT interfaces.
  • Defect Identification & Reporting: Ability to accurately document compliance failures, generate standardized test reports, and provide clear remediation guidance.
  • Collaboration: Strong communication skills to liaise with project managers, developers, and content creators to integrate accessibility best practices early in the product lifecycle.

Why Join Team Carney?

When you join Team Carney, you join a legacy of excellence. We focus on our people because when we make a positive impact on the lives of our employees, they are able to make a positive impact on our clients. We offer a full suite of competitive benefits, including:

• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options (BCBS CareFirst), health spending accounts (HSA), and flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, plus Carney-paid life and disability insurance.
• Work-Life Harmony: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Professional & Personal Growth: Annual tuition assistance (up to $5,000) and student loan repayment.
• Get Out and Learn: Up to $200 annually to learn almost anything (from pottery to coding!).
• Get Out and Run: Up to $200 annually to participate in fitness and active lifestyle events.
• Continuous Development: Ad hoc training and ongoing professional development access.