Web Accessibility Engineer – WCAG/508 Expert

NewGen Technologies; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NewGen Technologies seeks an accessibility specialist contractor to ensure that web, mobile, and desktop products fully comply with Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, and FAR 39.2. The role involves end-to-end accessibility expertise across the SDLC, from design review to deployment, with focus on UX, UI, and engineering workflows.

You will review design artifacts, establish guidelines in the design system, and conduct automated and manual testing using NVDA/JAWS and other assistive tech to verify

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated experience with accessibility testing and analyzing complex issues.
• Document accessibility compliance efforts, findings, and recommendations.
• Experience with Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, and FAR 39.2 standards.

Aufgaben

• Ensure all ICT products meet Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, and FAR 39.2 standards.
• Provide end-to-end accessibility expertise across the SDLC from design to deployment.
• Review design artifacts for typography, contrast, focus, and responsive layouts.
• Establish accessibility guidelines within the core design system.

Kenntnisse

Accessibility testing

Section 508

WCAG 2.1 AA

Assistive technologies

SDLC integration

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

JAWS

Jobbeschreibung

NewGen Technologies seeks an accessibility specialist contractor to ensure that web, mobile, and desktop products fully comply with Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, and FAR 39.2. The role involves end-to-end accessibility expertise across the SDLC, from design review to deployment, with focus on UX, UI, and engineering workflows.

You will review design artifacts, establish guidelines in the design system, and conduct automated and manual testing using NVDA/JAWS and other assistive tech to verify