Senior Section 508 Compliance Specialist

ELYON International Inc. is seeking experienced Section 508 Compliance Specialists to support the client's Section 508 Program. The specialists will evaluate Information and Communication Technology for conformance with applicable accessibility standards, document accessibility defects, recommend and validate remediation actions, provide technical assistance to stakeholders, and support the consistent use of accessibility testing practices across client's ICT environment.

The work includes accessibility testing of websites, web applications, software, electronic documents, presentations, spreadsheets, media files, hardware, and other digital products.

Personnel conducting web and application testing must possess a current DHS Trusted Tester certification.

• Perform manual and automated accessibility assessments of ICT products and services.
• Evaluate websites and applications against Revised Section 508 Standards and WCAG Level AA requirements.
• Test electronic documents, including PDFs, Microsoft Word files, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Identify, document, prioritize, and communicate accessibility defects.
• Recommend corrective actions and retest remediated content to verify compliance.
• Remediate inaccessible electronic documents and digital content.
• Use assistive technologies such as JAWS and NVDA to conduct functional accessibility testing.
• Operate automated accessibility testing tools such as Deque Axe and related platforms.
• Develop or support Accessibility Conformance Reports, VPAT reviews, gap analyses, and accessibility findings reports.
• Provide accessibility guidance to web developers, content owners, product teams, and other stakeholders.
• Support accessibility-related helpdesk tickets, including acknowledgment, investigation, resolution, closure, and documentation of hours worked.
• Deliver one-on-one and group training on web, application, and electronic-document accessibility.
• Evaluate and compare accessibility testing tools and assistive-technology products.
• Configure accessibility testing tools and assistive devices.
• Maintain accurate test records, evidence, defect logs, remediation status, and recommended-action reports.
• Contribute to weekly milestone reports, ServiceNow metrics, meeting minutes, project plans, and quality-control documentation.
• Support transition-in, knowledge transfer, and transition-out activities