Accessibility Tester

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Job Location:

Washington, DC , DC 20001, This individual will support information and communication technology (ICT) Section 508 conformance validation testing, defect reporting, remediation planning and guidance, and training efforts across the agency's enterprise.

• Conduct comprehensive Section 508 conformance validation testing of web content, media (audio, video, multimedia), and electronic documents (PDFs, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Apply Section 508 Standards and WCAG 2.0 Level AA success criteria using manual and automated testing techniques per agency policy.
• Use standardized federal testing methods.
• Generate Section 508 test reports, including defect severity and remediation recommendations.
• Provide Section 508 guidance and technical support to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Engage with content creators and developers to guide remediation efforts.
• Track and report Section 508 testing status, remediation progress, and metrics to support program governance.
• Review Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) and provide feedback for procurement decision making.
• Collaborate with developers, content creators, program managers, and procurement officials to improve Section 508 compliance.

• Minimum 3 years of ICT accessibility testing experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience
• Deep understanding of Revised Section 508 Standards and WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
• Proficiency with manual testing procedures including keyboard-only navigation and code review.
• Expertise in evaluating and creating Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs).
• Ability to document and interpret test results, and advise on remediation techniques.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical staff.