DOCUMENT REMEDIATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST / Section 508

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Location: Remote; occasional onsite support may be required in Springfield, Virginia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, generally between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Contract Status: Contingent upon contract award

POSITION SUMMARY

Magnus is seeking a Document Remediation and Training Specialist to evaluate and remediate electronic documents and forms for compliance with Section 508 accessibility requirements. The selected candidate will also develop and deliver instructor-led training and provide individualized technical assistance to DHS personnel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate electronic documents and forms for conformance with Section 508 accessibility requirements. 
• Remediate Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, and other electronic documents and forms. 
• Apply the Accessibility Tests for Electronic Documents endorsed by the Federal CIO Council Accessibility Community of Practice. 
• Identify document accessibility defects and implement appropriate corrective actions. 
• Verify remediated documents for accessibility, usability, accuracy, and visual consistency. 
• Create instructional materials covering the evaluation and remediation of accessible electronic documents. 
• Develop and conduct instructor-led accessibility training. 
• Deliver training through one-on-one, classroom, onsite, and remote formats. 
• Provide clear verbal and written technical assistance to document authors and content owners. 
• Explain accessibility requirements and remediation techniques to technical and nontechnical audiences. 
• Assist the Government with making multimedia content Section 508 compliant when requested. 
• Maintain accurate records of remediation, training, and technical-assistance activities. 
• Remain current with applicable accessibility standards, document-testing procedures, tools, and best practices. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Broad knowledge of the Accessibility Tests for Electronic Documents endorsed by the Federal CIO Council Accessibility Community of Practice. 
• At least two years of experience evaluating and remediating electronic documents and forms for Section 508 conformance. 
• Hands-on experience remediating Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF files. 
• Ability to provide clear verbal and written instruction on evaluating and remediating electronic documents and forms. 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, accessible content. 
• Effective written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience creating and delivering instructor-led Section 508 document-remediation training. 
• Experience providing one-on-one accessibility coaching or technical assistance. 
• Experience supporting accessibility requirements in a Federal Government environment. 
• Experience remediating complex forms, tables, presentations, spreadsheets, and PDF documents. 
• Familiarity with multimedia accessibility best practices. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must maintain the professional skills required to perform Section 508 document remediation and training throughout contract performance. 
• Must satisfy applicable DHS suitability and Entry on Duty requirements. 
• Must comply with DHS security, privacy, conduct, and information-protection requirements. 
• Must be able to work remotely and report onsite to DHS/TSA Headquarters in Springfield, Virginia, if requested. 
• Occasional work outside normal business hours may be required when authorized by the Government.

Flexible work from home options available.