Remote Lead Accessibility Audit Specialist

Summary

PingWind is seeking a Lead Accessibility Audit Specialist to conduct accessibility audits of ICT products and ensure compliance with Section 508 Standards. The role requires a US citizen capable of obtaining a public trust clearance, a Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field (preferred), and 3 years of relevant experience.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen capable of obtaining a public trust clearance
• Deep knowledge of Section 508 compliance standards and experience with assistive technology tools such as JAWS, Fusion, Dragon, and Color Contrast Analyzer
• Strong analytical skills to conduct detailed compliance audits and the ability to document findings comprehensively
• Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively share audit results and provide training on audit findings
• Ability to manage multiple audit assignments simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Experience with various ICT environments, including Java, SharePoint, iOS, Android, and other platforms

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document Section 508 compliance audits for ICT products, including web, mobile, and desktop products, as well as PDFs and multimedia
• Create detailed Section 508 Compliance Audit Reports and manage these reports within the Government 508 Defect Tracking Tool
• Perform sampling audits to identify accessibility barriers, using both automated tools and manual testing with assistive technologies
• Participate in all phases of the assessments for the software development life cycle, with an emphasis on the planning, analysis, testing, and acceptance phases
• Provide technical audit support and virtual demonstrations of audit findings via platforms like Microsoft Teams and contribute to monthly Audit Show and Tell Summary Reports

Benefits

• Paid Federal Holidays
• Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options
• 401k with matching
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Continuing education assistance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources
• Veterans are encouraged to apply