Accessibility SME - Part Time & Remote

Company Overview

Test Pros is a successful and growing business, established in 1988 to provide Information Technology (IT) technical support services to a wide range of Commercial and U.S. Federal, State, and Local Government customers. Our capabilities include Program Management, Program Oversight, Process Audit, Intelligence Analysis, Cyber Security, NIST SP 800-171 Assessment and Compliance, Computer Forensics, Software Assurance, Software Testing, Test Automation, Section 508 and WCAG Accessibility Assessment, Localization Testing, Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), Quality Assurance (QA), Compliance, and Research and Development (R&D) services.

Test Pros is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Test Pros delivers innovative independent IT assessment solutions to critical challenges facing the nation and the world. We support the U.S. Federal Government and Commercial clients within the continental USA. Test Pros is dedicated to making lives better, safer and more secure.

Position: Part time (as needed, 1099 or Corp. to Corp)

Job Summary

Test Pros is seeking a qualified consultant to ensure its websites and mobile applications comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards as mandated by the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) 2024 final rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This project aims to improve digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities and align the digital platforms with federal accessibility requirements.

• Accessibility Audits:
  Execute comprehensive audits for websites and mobile applications, ensuring adherence to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
  
  The SME will run an automated and a manual audit. Manual testing of web pages requires physical navigating pages through normal use as well as using assistive technology. (We use Chrome with JAWS for manual testing. The automatic testing is done with AMP and AXE. By this audit we will uncover all the Section 508 non-compliant instances including):

  • Alternative text for images
  • Keyboard navigation
  • Sufficient color contrast
  • Transcripts for audio/video content
  • Use of color
  • Text resizing
  • Logical focus order
  • Error handling
  • Name role and value for custom controls

• Issue Identification & Prioritization:
  Detect areas of non-compliance, prioritize remediation efforts, and propose actionable recommendations.

• Reporting:
  Develop thorough reports that detail audit findings and offer clear, context-specific recommendations for improvement. SAR, ACE, VPAT

• Collaboration:
  Partner with IT teams to evaluate the current digital environment and address existing accessibility gaps.

Proven Experience:

• Extensive expertise in conducting web accessibility audits using WCAG 2.1 guidelines.
• Proven track record of auditing websites and mobile applications to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.

Client Scoping Experience:

• Experience working directly with clients to define project scope, gather requirements, establish clear objectives, and manage deliverables for successful project outcomes.

Manual & Automated Reporting Expertise:

• Manual Reporting:

  • Hands-On Testing:
    • Proficient in manually testing interfaces, including navigating websites using only a keyboard, utilizing screen readers, and evaluating visual contrast and other usability factors.
  • Nuanced Insight:
    • Ability to identify subtle issues that automated tools might miss, leveraging critical thinking and a deep understanding of user experiences.
  • Custom Reporting:
    • Skilled in compiling comprehensive, detailed reports that capture context-specific observations and recommendations.

• Automated Testing Experience:

  • Familiarity with industry-standard accessibility testing tools (e.g., WAVE, Axe, JAWS, NVDA) to complement manual testing practices.

• ACR (Accessibility Conformance Report) experience:The ACR is a comprehensive, formal document that details how a product—be it software, a website, or a mobile application—meets specific accessibility standards (like WCAG 2.1 Level AA or Section 508).
• SAR (Self-Attestation Report) experience: The SAR is typically a more concise document in which a vendor or developer attests to the…