HunaTek Government Solutions is seeking a 508 Compliance Specialist to perform daily at a customer site in Washington, DC. This position is pending contract award.
At least 3 years of experience in managing a Section 508 program, and remediation using appropriate tools is required.
Essential Job Functions:
- Establish agency policies, processes, guidance, and best practices to enable Section 508 compliance.
- Possess knowledge of WCAG 2.0/Section 508 accessibility standards and best practices, with experience in remediation.
- Validate front-end features of 508 compliance against Web Accessibility standards, including test development, administration, and outcome evaluation.
- 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.
- Stay informed about Section 508 and WCAG guidance and updates from GSA, Usability.gov, and other federal organizations.
- Provide compliance guidance to support technology planning, design, development, testing, and implementation activities.
- Ensure accessibility needs are clearly defined in development/systems requirements and contracting documents.
- Demonstrate knowledge of inspection/testing tools and independently perform testing.
- Translate non-conformance to Test Standards into risk statements based on the impacted user population.
- Write clear and accessible test report documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Utilize Section 508 Compliance test scripts and report test results.
- Conduct Section 508 Compliance testing for web software applications.
- Troubleshoot Section 508 Compliance software issues, including testing and troubleshooting software/hardware accessibility issues.
- Understand the formal software development process and quality assurance standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Collaborate with developers, content creators, and procurement professionals to address Section 508 policies.
- Provide Section 508 conformance requirements support for agency-developed applications.
- Define Section 508 requirements in collaboration with developers.
- Test software and software applications using Section 508 conformance testing tools.
- Utilize automated, manual, and hybrid testing tools.
- Confirm software meets 508 requirements by consulting vendors, performing tests, or both.
Skills and Qualifications Required:
- 3+ years of 508 compliance experience.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
- Ability to obtain an MRPT.
About Us:
At HunaTek, we build teams from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of experience, knowing that diversity strengthens our ability to deliver for our customers. We work collaboratively with Federal civilian and military staff to further the interests of our nation both at home and abroad. We also provide opportunities for our employees to learn new skills, obtain certifications, attend industry events, and have fun together.
Our Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to ensure our employees and their families have access to good health care, are insured against catastrophic health events, can save for retirement, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. These benefits include:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance and term life insurance.
- 401(K) with safe harbor contribution.
- Paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
- Tuition and career development assistance.
- A selection of voluntary benefits.
ADA: HunaTek will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
EEO/AA: HunaTek does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services. We are an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.