Accessibility Application Specialist

ADA Application Specialist (Accessibility Compliance) Remote Contract through April 2026 | Full-time contract One of our public sector clients is seeking an ADA Application Specialist to support accessibility compliance initiatives across a portfolio of web-based applications. This role plays a key part in helping applications meet ADA and Section 508 accessibility standards ahead of an April 2026 compliance deadline. You will work with existing applications (both public-facing and internal), reviewing accessibility, documenting findings, and supporting remediation efforts. Training, tools, and guidance are provided — prior experience with internal or government-specific systems is not required. What you’ll be doing: Review and test web-based applications for ADA and Section 508 accessibility compliance Identify accessibility issues and clearly document findings and severity Support remediation by making recommendations to development teams or executing fixes when appropriate Validate work completed by developers to ensure accessibility standards are met Work across a variety of applications, including form-based tools and GIS-related platforms Use approved accessibility testing tools such as WAVE, ANDI, Accessibility Insights (web and desktop), NVDA, PDF Accessibility Checker, and Evinced Follow established testing and remediation procedures Track progress, log results, and communicate updates with the team Support additional applications or teams as bandwidth allows What we’re looking for: Working knowledge of ADA, Section 508, or WCAG accessibility standards Experience testing web applications or digital content for accessibility Familiarity with accessibility testing tools or assistive technologies Strong attention to detail and comfort with structured, repeatable work Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment Nice to have (not required): Experience with application remediation or frontend development Familiarity with form-based tools or GIS-related applications Prior experience supporting public-sector or compliance-driven initiatives If you’re interested in accessibility, compliance, and making digital systems usable for everyone — this role offers stable, meaningful work with clear direction and defined outcomes. Seniority level Associate Employment type Contract Job function Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr