Senior Accessibility Subject Matter Expert (SME) (Hybrid)

Job Title: Senior Accessibility Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Location: Hybrid (Springfield, VA Occasional Onsite Support as Required)

Duration: 3+ Years

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Accessibility Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide expert leadership and technical guidance supporting client Section 508 accessibility and compliance initiatives. This role will support accessibility testing, quality assurance, document remediation, ICT lifecycle activities, acquisition support, architecture and governance reviews, and broader Section 508 advisory services.

The SME will work closely with accessibility professionals, IT project teams, program stakeholders, and government personnel to ensure accessibility requirements are effectively incorporated throughout the acquisition, design, development, testing, and deployment lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform Section 508 accessibility testing of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), including web-based content and applications.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of Section 508 test results completed by Trusted Testers to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with client Trusted Tester guidelines.
• Perform accessibility testing and remediation of electronic documents and forms, including Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF.
• Develop accessibility test plans and remediation strategies.
• Interpret accessibility test results and provide recommendations for correcting Section 508 defects.
• Provide expert technical guidance on Section 508 requirements throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Support ICT acquisition activities, architecture reviews, and governance processes.
• Advise project teams and stakeholders on Section 508 compliance considerations, accessibility risks, and potential user impacts.
• Provide technical assistance related to accessibility testing, remediation, and compliance.
• Provide backup support to the client Headquarters Section 508 Program as needed.
• Use client-approved accessibility assessment methods, reporting tools, and the client Trusted Tester Section 508 Conformance Test Process for Web.

Required Qualifications:

• Broad knowledge of the Revised Section 508 Standards.
• Trusted Tester Level 5 or later Certification.
• At least 2 years of experience testing web electronic content and applications for conformance with Section 508 Standards.
• At least 2 years of experience testing and remediating electronic documents for Section 508 standards.
• At least 3 years of experience supporting ICT projects and acquisition efforts, addressing Section 508 requirements at defined stages throughout the project lifecycle.
• IAAP CPACC Certification.