[Hiring] Senior Accessibility Subject Matter Expert @Team Carney

Role Description

The Senior Accessibility Subject Matter Expert will serve as a senior strategic and technical authority for Section 508 compliance, accessibility governance, and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) quality assurance.

• Perform high-level Section 508 testing of web content and electronic documents using Department of Homeland Security (DHS) approved assessment methods.
• Conduct quality control reviews of test results completed by HQ 508 Program Trusted Testers.
• Provide end-to-end document remediation.
• Guide ICT project and acquisition efforts by evaluating Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) / Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs).
• Advise project teams and senior management on accessibility risks throughout the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Serve as an operational back-up to the Government Section 508 Program.

Qualifications

• Active DHS Trusted Tester Version 5.0 (or later) Certification required.
• Active IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) Certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 7+ years of overall experience working in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environments.
• 2+ years of dedicated experience testing web electronic content and applications for conformance to Section 508 Standards.
• 2+ years of dedicated experience testing and remediating electronic documents and forms (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe PDF) to Section 508 standards.
• 3+ years of experience supporting ICT project and acquisition efforts by integrating Section 508 requirements across defined lifecycle stages.

Requirements

• Proven ability to conduct thorough quality checks and peer reviews of Section 508 test results submitted by HQ 508 Program Trusted Testers.
• Extensive experience advising project teams and senior leadership on Section 508 compliance, accessibility risk assessment, and technical remediation strategies throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Technical expertise responding to complex accessibility inquiries during vendor product evaluations, including analyzing ACRs and VPATs.
• Advanced capability in developing accessibility test plans, interpreting test outputs, and performing hands-on remediation of complex electronic documents and forms using Federal CIO Council Community of Practice endorsed tests.
• Ability to act as a reliable back-up to the Government Section 508 Program office as needed.

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.