Remote Lead Accessibility Remediation Specialist

Summary

PingWind is seeking a Lead Accessibility Remediation Specialist to ensure ICT products meet Section 508 Standards. The role involves identifying remediation strategies, verifying solutions, conducting audits, and providing technical support. Requires US citizenship capable of obtaining public trust clearance, deep knowledge of Section 508 compliance standards, development experience, strong analytical skills, communication skills, and ability to manage multiple assignments.

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
• Development experience with the following platforms and technologies: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) 5, JavaScript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), W3C Accessible Rich Internet Application Suite (WAI-ARIA), native mobile application development (iOS and Android), Java
• Extensive experience in applying accessible development techniques for web, native mobile and Java applications, and in working with SharePoint applications
• Strong analytical skills to review detailed compliance audits and identify and implement appropriate remediation approaches
• Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively share remediation solutions and provide training on implementation
• Ability to manage multiple audit assignments simultaneously under tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Review Section 508 Compliance Audit Reports for a range of web, native mobile (Android and iOS), and Java applications and identify suitable remediation strategies
• Prototype, demonstrate, and document remediation solutions as required
• Verify implemented remediation solutions to ensure all accessibility barriers have been addressed
• Use the client 508 Defect Tracking Tool for remediation work
• Support conducting and documenting Section 508 compliance audits for ICT products
• 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 remediation approaches via platforms like Microsoft Teams
• Prioritize remediation efforts as directed by the government COR, PM, Team Lead, and 508 Leadership, and handle any required escalation in compliance auditing as mandated

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