Web Developer SME (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

GCI, Inc.; McLean (VA); Vor Ort; USD 187.000 - 318.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GCI, Inc. in McLean, VA seeks a Web Developer SME (TS/SCI with Poly) to lead accessibility across web and software products. You will ensure compliance with Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, and FAR 39.2, and integrate accessibility into the SDLC.

The role requires hands-on testing with screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver) and collaboration with design and engineering teams to deliver accessible solutions. On-site work with standard core hours.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with accessibility testing and remediation.
• Proven documentation of accessibility compliance efforts.
• Knowledge of Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, and FAR 39.2.
• Experience with assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver).
• UI/UX design and development with accessibility focus.
• SDLC integration and cross-team collaboration.
• Ability to train teams on accessibility standards.

Aufgaben

• Ensure ICT products meet accessibility standards throughout SDLC.
• Review designs for typography, contrast, screen reader logic, and responsive layouts.
• Define accessibility guidelines for design systems.
• Evaluate wireframes and design systems before handoff.
• Conduct automated and manual accessibility testing.
• Provide remediation specs and pass/fail sign-offs.
• Deliver actionable bug tickets with WCAG criteria.
• Develop a reference architecture for applications.

Kenntnisse

Accessibility testing

Documentation

Accessibility standards

Assistive technology testing

UI/UX knowledge

SDLC integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Training others

Ausbildung

BA/BS or higher

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

NVDA

JAWS

VoiceOver

ZoomText

Jobbeschreibung

Web Developer SME (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

Job Category: Software Engineering

Requisition Number: WEBDE002357

• Posted : November 3, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Salary Range : $187,179.20 USD to $318,198.40 USD

Locations

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McLean
McLean, VA, USA

Description

GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.

At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Web Developer, a typical day will include the following duties:

WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Work core hours from 0900 hours to 1500 hours.
• Be responsible for ensuring that all information and communication technology products, including web applications, desktop software, mobile apps, and user interfaces, are fully compliant with Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 39.2 standards.
• Provide end-to-end accessibility expertise, integrating digital accessibility into every phase of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and reviewing, auditing, and enforcing accessibility compliance across UX design, UI development, and application engineering workflows.
• Review design artifacts (Figma, Adobe XD, etc.) for typography hierarchy, color contrast ratios, screen reader logic, interactive component states, and responsive design layouts.
• Establish accessibility guidelines within the customer's core design system.
• Evaluate wireframes, design systems, color contrast, focus states, component libraries, and interaction flows before development handover.
• Conduct comprehensive testing combining automated with rigorous manual testing (screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS; keyboard-only navigation; switch devices).
• Verify semantic HTML structure, dynamic state changes, focus management, and custom ARIA implementation.
• Provide precise code-level and design-level remediation specs to development teams. Provide formal pass/fail compliance sign-offs for software build milestones.
• Deliver actionable bug tickets detailing the failure, WCAG success criteria, impact, and exact remediation guidance.
• Develop a reference architecture for adoption by all customer applications and systems.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Demonstrated experience with accessibility testing, with an ability to analyze complex technical issues related to accessibility and provide solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to document accessibility compliance efforts, findings, and recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d), WCAG 2.1 AA (or higher) standards, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 39.2 standards.
• Demonstrated testing proficiency and expertise with assistive technologies including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and ZoomText.
• Demonstrated experience with User Interfaces (UI) design and development.
• Demonstrated experience with principles of User Experience (UX) design with a focus on accessibility, User Interface (UI) development best practices for accessibility, and familiarity with design tools like Figma and Adobe XD.
• Demonstrated experience integrating digital accessibility into every phase of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), to include requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating between design, engineering, and product stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience with reviewing and auditing digital products for accessibility compliance and an understanding of how to enforce accessibility standards across different development workflows.
• Demonstrated experience or ability to provide training on accessibility standards, guidelines, and best practices to development teams and other stakeholders.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Demonstrated experience with design tool governance (Figma libraries, design tokens, or similar).
• Certification(s): Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), Certified Associate in Accessibility (CAA) from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), or other relevant accessibility certifications.

A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Preferred

BA/BS or better.

15 years:

Demonstrated work related experience.

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