Digital Accessible Document Specialist

Digital Accessibility Document Specialist (Contract - 1 Year, Possible Extension)

? Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite)
? State Government Agency
? $25/hour | Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Make an Impact Through Accessibility

A State Government Agency in Philadelphia is seeking a Digital Accessible Document Specialist to support a critical accessibility initiative across City departments. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who is passionate about digital inclusion and ensuring equitable access to information for all users.

In this position, you will play a key role in remediating, creating, and validating accessible digital documents , helping the agency meet compliance standards while building long-term accessibility capabilities across departments.

Contract Details

• Duration: 12-month contract with strong potential for extension
• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Work Model: Hybrid (2 days onsite)
• Location: 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
• Pay Rate: $25/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Audit, remediate, and validate digital documents including PDFs, Word files, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and fillable forms to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA, and Section 508 standards
• Perform hands-on accessibility remediation using tools such as Adobe Acrobat Pro, CommonLook, and PAC (PDF Accessibility Checker)
• Develop and expand accessible document templates, style guides, and authoring standards
• Create clear remediation workflows, tagging conventions, and QA checklists
• Conduct ongoing quality assurance reviews and track remediation progress against prioritized document backlogs
• Collaborate with Digital and Creative Services teams to support accessible document creation across departments
• Partner closely with the Accessibility Architect and OIT Digital Services team to ensure alignment with enterprise accessibility standards
• Provide guidance and support to departmental staff to help them independently produce accessible documents

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in digital document accessibility remediation
• Advanced expertise with Adobe Acrobat Pro accessibility tools (Tags panel, Reading Order, Accessibility Checker)
• Experience with tools such as CommonLook PDF Validator and PAC (PDF Accessibility Checker)
• Strong knowledge of:
  • WCAG 2.1 AA
  • PDF/UA (ISO 14289)
  • Section 508
  • ADA Title II requirements
• Proven experience creating accessible templates and authoring guidelines in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Deep understanding of how source document structure impacts downstream PDF accessibility
• Strong knowledge of screen reader behavior across platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting government or public sector accessibility initiatives
• Familiarity with assistive technologies such as JAWS and NVDA
• Relevant certifications such as:
  • DHS Trusted Tester
  • IAAP ADS (Accessible Document Specialist) or equivalent
• Experience with document management systems, batch remediation workflows, and accessible forms

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a document remediation role-it's an opportunity to drive accessibility at scale , improve user experiences for individuals with disabilities, and leave a lasting impact on how public services are delivered.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about accessibility and have the expertise to make digital content inclusive and compliant, we encourage you to apply and be part of this meaningful initiative.

The Midtown Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are a small, woman-owned business certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Operating from our headquarters in Washington, DC, we provide trusted staffing services nationwide. Our clients include thousands of the most prestigious Fortune 500 companies, law firms, financial organizations, tech innovators, non-profits, and lobbying firms, as well as federal, state and local government agencies.