Section 508 Accessibility Specialist - DOJ ATR

OverviewJob Title: Section 508 Accessibility SpecialistGovernment Agency: DOJ ATR (Antitrust Division)Position Information: Full‑time, government contractor supporting DOJ ATRLocation: Hybrid – ATR HQ, 450 Fifth Street NW, Washington, DC (3 days onsite/2 remote)Position Timing: Requires DOJ clearance; candidate can start once complete (4‑6 weeks)Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 11 Paid Federal Holidays, PTO, education reimbursementThe Section 508 Accessibility Specialist will ensure digital content complies with Section 508 accessibility standards, focusing on remediating and reviewing web pages, Microsoft Office documents, and PDF files to meet accessibility requirements.ResponsibilitiesAccessibility Remediation & TestingRemediate web pages (HTML/CSS) to meet Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standardsRemediate Microsoft Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for accessibility complianceRemediate and tag PDF documents to ensure accessibility using industry‑standard practicesConduct accessibility testing using automated and manual testing toolsValidate accessibility compliance before content is publishedReview & RecommendationsReview digital content and identify Section 508 compliance issuesProvide clear, actionable recommendations to designers, developers, and content ownersDocument accessibility findings, fixes, and compliance statusAssist teams in understanding accessibility requirements and best practicesCollaboration & CommunicationWork closely with web developers, designers, and content creators to resolve accessibility issuesCommunicate accessibility requirements in a clear, non‑technical manner when neededParticipate as a collaborative team member in accessibility planning and reviewsRequired QualificationsDemonstrated experience with Section 508 compliance and remediationStrong working knowledge of HTML and CSSExperience remediating web pages, Microsoft Office files, and PDFsFamiliarity with accessibility testing and review tools (e.g., WAVE, Axe, ANDI, Accessibility Insights, Adobe Acrobat)Ability to identify accessibility issues and propose effective solutionsStrong written and verbal communication skillsDetail‑oriented with strong analytical skillsExcellent problem‑solving abilitiesCollaborative, team‑oriented mindsetAbility to manage multiple remediation tasks simultaneouslyPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of WCAG 2.1 or later success criteriaExperience using screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)Familiarity with document authoring and remediation workflowsExperience working in government or regulated environmentsAccessibility certification (e.g., DHS Trusted Tester, IAAP CPACC/WAS)Security Clearance RequirementsAbility to obtain a US DOJ public trust clearanceWork Environment and Physical Demands: Candidate must be able to function in a general office environment.ITC Federal, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, disability, or sex including pregnancy and childbirth or related medical condition or on any other basis prohibited by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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