Section 508 Compliance Specialist Contractor

Benefits Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Training & development Global Impact Group LLC / Global Language System is seeking a Section 508 Compliance Specialist to prepare and review accessible FSA documents and PDFs. This specialist works with translation and DTP teams to address accessibility throughout production and verify deliverables before submission. Responsibilities Remediate and quality-check Word and PDF files against applicable Section 508 requirements and project instructions. Verify structure, tags, reading order, headings, tables, alternative text, embedded text, links, and form labels as appropriate. Test documents with accessibility tools and perform manual checks beyond automated results. Document findings, correct issues, and retest files before delivery. Help prepare accessible Word text scripts for infographics when requested. Respond to findings from Government accessibility testing and coordinate corrections with the production team. Qualifications Demonstrated experience remediating accessible Word documents and tagged PDFs. Working knowledge of the Revised Section 508 Standards and document accessibility practices. Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Word accessibility features, and PDF checking tools. Ability to assess reading order and meaning, including tables, graphics, and forms. Experience with multilingual documents or federal deliverables preferred. Education: Degree or certificate in accessibility, information technology, design, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on document remediation experience. This is a remote position. #J-18808-Ljbffr