Marathon TS is seeking an Accessibility Consultant to provide Assistive Technology program support for the Requisition Section 508 office.
Responsibilities
Provide support for requisition review for the Section 508 approval process within the IRS procurement department.
Prescribe and clarify applicable provisions and new procurement clauses to be included in contracts.
Provide requisition support including intake, analysis and processing of all requisitions and documentation (including COTS software and hardware packages).
Handle all incoming requests for 508 review assistance and responds to customer questions.
Review contracts and identify applicable Section 508 provisions.
Provide detailed 508 requisition forms training and briefings.
Collaborate with the Procurement liaison to ensure Section 508 provisions are incorporated into the acquisition plan for software/web development.
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in a relevant area is highly desired.
5+ years of substantive and relevant experience in Section 508 policies and procedures.
Full understanding of the Section 508 including requirements, exceptions and its applicability to products and services.
Strong verbal and written Communication Skills (able to effectively communicate with customers,) ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, patterns and insights and make informed recommendations. Capable of explaining complex information/processes to non-technical audience.
Able to work in a team environment and independently.
Knowledge of Acquisition LifeCycle (good to have but not necessary)
Detail oriented.
Soft skills, including effective Communication, teamwork, time management, willingness to learn, empathy, organization, analytical and critical thinking.
Marathon TS is committed to the development of a creative, diverse and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Marathon TS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Marathon TS does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status ").