Accessibility Engineer (508)
North Carolina, United StatesYesterday
Key details
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Work style
- Remote
- Level
- Mid level
- Experience
- 3–6 yrs
- Function
- Software engineering
- Focus area
- other
- Visa sponsorship
- US citizens only
- Posted
- Yesterday
Skills
accessibility standardsagileazuredesign reviewsgitlabmicrosoft 365power platformsection 508servicenowsharepoint
About the role
ASRC NetCentric is seeking an Accessibility Engineer (Section 508) to support the DHS Development, Engineering, and Enterprise Projects (DEEP) program.
Work location: Remote
Summary: The DHS DEEP program provides application analysis, architecture, engineering, development, testing, operations, maintenance, and modernization support across Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform, SharePoint, ServiceNow, Drupal, Atlassian, GitLab, data, analytics, security, and custom application technologies. The team uses DHS SELC and agile delivery practices and supports secure, accessible, reliable enterprise applications.
Responsibilities:
Develop Section 508 conformance test plans for web, software, electronic documents, forms, dashboards, and generated content.
Evaluates applications and digital content for Section 508 and WCAG conformance and guides remediation.
Perform manual and automated accessibility testing using DHS-approved methods and tools, including Trusted Tester procedures when applicable.
Document defects with reproducible evidence, applicable criteria, severity, and remediation guidance.
Validate remediation and produce test results and Accessibility Conformance Report inputs.
Embed accessibility evaluation into agile iterations, design reviews, test cycles, and release gates.
Advise designers, developers, authors, testers, and product owners on accessible design and development practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or six (6) additional years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of 3 years of directly relevant professional experience for this position.
Preferred certification: DHS Trusted Tester certification and may be required for assigned web testing.
Must be a U.S. citizen to meet contract requirements and be able to successfully complete a government background investigation.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or other required DHS suitability determination.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with Government and contractor stakeholders.
Experience working in agile delivery environments and producing clear technical or program documentation.
Work location: Remote
Summary: The DHS DEEP program provides application analysis, architecture, engineering, development, testing, operations, maintenance, and modernization support across Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform, SharePoint, ServiceNow, Drupal, Atlassian, GitLab, data, analytics, security, and custom application technologies. The team uses DHS SELC and agile delivery practices and supports secure, accessible, reliable enterprise applications.
Responsibilities:
Develop Section 508 conformance test plans for web, software, electronic documents, forms, dashboards, and generated content.
Evaluates applications and digital content for Section 508 and WCAG conformance and guides remediation.
Perform manual and automated accessibility testing using DHS-approved methods and tools, including Trusted Tester procedures when applicable.
Document defects with reproducible evidence, applicable criteria, severity, and remediation guidance.
Validate remediation and produce test results and Accessibility Conformance Report inputs.
Embed accessibility evaluation into agile iterations, design reviews, test cycles, and release gates.
Advise designers, developers, authors, testers, and product owners on accessible design and development practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or six (6) additional years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of 3 years of directly relevant professional experience for this position.
Preferred certification: DHS Trusted Tester certification and may be required for assigned web testing.
Must be a U.S. citizen to meet contract requirements and be able to successfully complete a government background investigation.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or other required DHS suitability determination.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with Government and contractor stakeholders.
Experience working in agile delivery environments and producing clear technical or program documentation.
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