[Hiring] Accessibility Project Support Specialist @Team Carney

Role Description

The Accessibility Project Support Specialist - Level II will provide program compliance support, data analysis, and technical governance oversight to ensure Information and Communications Technology (ICT) initiatives adhere to federal Section 508 standards throughout the project lifecycle.

• Analyze and validate accessibility data.
• Review Section 508 requests through DHS governance processes.
• Interpret web accessibility test results.
• Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual activity and compliance reports.
• Serve as a key resource for ICT project and acquisition teams.
• Provide technical assistance and review deliverables at critical SDLC milestones.
• Provide back-up support for electronic document remediation and instructor-led accessibility training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Active International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) certification.
• 4+ years of overall professional experience in ICT accessibility compliance and project support.
• 2+ years of experience supporting ICT project and acquisition efforts by addressing Section 508 requirements at defined lifecycle stages for complex IT projects.
• 2+ years of dedicated experience evaluating and remediating electronic documents and forms (including Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF) for Section 508 standards.
• Broad knowledge and technical understanding of the Revised Section 508 Standards, DHS governance review processes, and federal accessibility reporting frameworks.

Requirements

• Proven ability to integrate Section 508 compliance checkpoints into ICT acquisition processes and system development lifecycles (SDLC).
• Skilled in reviewing ICT requests through DHS governance processes, interpreting web testing results, and synthesizing complex data into monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance reports.
• Demonstrated capability to evaluate, remediate, and provide verbal and written instruction on electronic document accessibility (Microsoft Office and PDF).
• Excellent analytical, data validation, and communication skills to interface effectively with project teams, technical leads, and government management.

Benefits

• Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options (BCBS CareFirst), health spending accounts (HSA), and flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match, plus Carney-paid life and disability insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Annual tuition assistance (up to $5,000) and student loan repayment.
• Up to $200 annually to learn almost anything (from pottery to coding!).
• Up to $200 annually to participate in fitness and active lifestyle events.
• Ad hoc training and ongoing professional development access.