508 Compliance Specialist at HunaTek Government Solutions in Fort McNair, Washington

Job Description:

HunaTek Government Solutions is seeking a 508 Compliance Specialist to perform daily at a customer site in Washington, DC. This position is pending contract award. At least 3 years of experience in managing a Section 508 program, and remediation using appropriate tools is required. Essential Job Functions:

• Establish agency policies, processes, guidance, and best practices to enable Section 508 compliance.
• Has knowledge of WCAG 2.0/Section 508 accessibility standards and best practices, and experience with remediation.
• Experience validating front-end features of 508 compliance against Web Accessibility standards, including test development, administration, outcome evaluation.
• Maintain broad awareness of compliance requirements, processes and objectives through executive briefings, training programs and internal communication tool.
• Develop templates to support compliance, reporting and learning.
• Maintain close awareness of Section 508 and WCAG guidance and direction coming from GSA, Usability.gov and other federal organizations.
• Provides compliance guidance to support technology planning, design, development, testing and implementation activities.
• Ensure accessibility needs are clearly defined in development/systems requirements and contracting documents.
• Working knowledge of Inspection/Testing tools. Able to independently demonstrate testing acumen. Does not require assistance or support with testing.
• Ability to translate non-conformance to Test Standards into a Risk statement based on the impacted user population.
• Write test report documentation that is clear and easy to consume by both technical and non-technical audience.
• Experience with Section 508 Compliance test scripts and reporting of test results.
• Experience with Section 508 Compliance testing of Web software applications.
• Must have the ability to independently troubleshoot Section 508 Compliance software issues including testing and troubleshooting software/hardware accessibility issues.
• Understanding of the formal software development process and quality assurance standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Work with developers, content creators and procurement professionals to ensure Section 508 policies are addressed.
• Provide Section 508 conformance requirements support when agency use applications are developed.
• Work with developers in defining the Section 508 requirements.
• Test software, software applications using Section 508 conformance testing tools.
• Familiar with automated, manual, hybrid testing tools.
• Determine the software meets the 508 requirements by either asking the vendor, testing the tool, or both.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• 3+ years of 508 compliance experience
• Strong communication (verbal and written, ability to
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite Verbal and written reporting education/experience.
• Ability to obtain an MRPT.

About Us: At HunaTek, we build teams of people from all backgrounds with varying levels of experience, knowing firsthand that diversity of thought will strengthen our ability to deliver for our customers. We work hand in hand with Federal civilian and military staff, pulling together to further the interests of our nation and home and abroad. Whenever possible, we provide opportunities for our employees to learn new skills, obtain certifications, attend industry events, and have some fun together. Our Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to make sure our employees and their families have access to good health care, are insured against catastrophic health events, can put money aside for retirement and are able to maintain a healthy work-life balance. These benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance and term life insurance
• 401(K) with safe harbor contribution
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• Tuition and career development assistance
• A selection of voluntary benefits

ADA: HunaTek will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. EEO/AA: HunaTek does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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