508 and Accessibility Specialist

508 and Accessibility SpecialistThe Opportunity:This role supports federal clients by ensuring digital products, web applications, and electronic documents comply with Section 508 and WCAG 2.0/2.1 A and AA accessibility standards. This role conducts comprehensive accessibility testing using DHS Trusted Tester methodologies and assistive technologies including JAWS, NVDA, ANDI, ZoomText, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, VoiceOver, and TalkBack, while identifying and remediating compliance issues across websites, mobile applications, PDFs, and Microsoft Office documents. The ideal candidate applies front-end development expertise in HTML, JavaScript, and related web technologies to implement accessible user experiences, remediate accessibility defects, and validate compliance against government accessibility requirements. Additionally, this position partners with designers and project teams to review wireframes and mockups, proactively identify accessibility risks, and leverage tools such as CommonLook to deliver fully accessible and compliant digital solutions.You Have:2+ years of experience practicing 508-accessibility, including Accessibility and 508 remediation of electronic documentation, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and 508-tagging process in Adobe PDF2+ years of experience with Accessibility and 508 Testing Processes, including DHS Trusted Tester Methodology, and with Assistive Technology Tools, including JAWS, ANDI, NVDA, ZoomText, Dragon, or Keyboard testing2+ years of experience with WCAG 2.0/2.1 A and AA standards and 508 standards as they apply to Information Communications Technology (ICT)2+ years of experience remediating 508 incompliance through front-end development, including HTML and JavaScript2+ years of experience testing and providing remediation technics using Mobile Devices with VoiceOver and TalkBackExperience with CommonLook SoftwareExperience validating 508 compliances against government accessibility standardsAbility to analyze mockups and wireframes to proactively identify potential 508 compliance flawsAbility to obtain a Secret clearanceBachelor's degreeNice If You Have:Ability to follow a repeatable method of testing to produce audit resultsAbility to explain clearly to developers next steps for complianceDHS Trusted Tester CertificationClearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified informationCompensationAt Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity StatementAs part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.Candidate AI Usage PolicyAI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided. Work ModelOur people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.SummaryLocation: Washington, DCType: Full time