Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or 4 years of experience in lieu of degree)
5+ years of experience in PDF accessibility remediation
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust requiring U.S. Citizenship
Expert knowledge of Section 508, WCAG 2.x, and PDF/UA standards
Advanced proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro and accessibility tools
Experience with automated accessibility remediation tools like CommonLook or PAC
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Responsibilities
Create Section 508 accessible PDFs from Microsoft Word using accessibility tools
Remediate complex PDFs and forms with Adobe Acrobat Pro and plugins
Validate documents against Section 508, WCAG 2.x, and PDF/UA standards
Review PDF files for print vendors to ensure compliance with specifications
Create and modify accessible templates in Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign
Meet turnaround times and quality standards for accessible products
Provide guidance and training on creating accessible documents
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Opportunities for professional development and training
Access to advanced tools and technologies for accessibility
Potential for automation and AI-assisted enhancements in workflows
Contributions to standard operating procedures and quality checklists
Full Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Section 508 PDF Remediation Expert to ensure published reports, forms, and other products are fully accessible to all users. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in remediating complex documents and applying accessibility standards in a high-volume production environment.
Key Responsibilities
Create Section 508 accessible PDF versions of published products from Microsoft Word source files using accessibility tools such as the CommonLook plugin
Remediate complex PDFs and internal PDF forms using Adobe Acrobat Pro and accessibility plugins, including tagging, reading order, alternative text, tables, and form fields
Validate remediated documents against Section 508, WCAG 2.x, and PDF/UA standards using automated checkers and manual testing with assistive technology
Review and modify PDF files destined for print vendors to verify they meet printing specifications
Create and modify accessible Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign templates, including VBA automation to standardize workflows
Meet defined turnaround times and quality standards for accessible versions of published products
Provide guidance and training to staff on creating accessible Microsoft Office and InDesign documents
Investigate and recommend automation and AI-assisted enhancements to accessibility remediation
Document remediation procedures and contribute to SOPs and quality checklists
Collaborate with Information Management staff, system developers, QA, and security teams to ensure accurate flow of data and metadata across system environments
Maintain technical documentation, release notes, and runbooks
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (4 years experience in lieu of degree)
5+ years of related experience in PDF accessibility remediation
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust requiring U.S. Citizenship
Expert knowledge of Section 508, WCAG 2.x, and PDF/UA standards
Advanced proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro, including tagging, reading order, form field, and Preflight tools
Experience with automated accessibility remediation tools such as CommonLook, PAC, or equivalent
Experience with Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign accessibility features
Experience testing with assistive technologies such as JAWS or NVDA
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to manage high-volume workloads and re-prioritize according to urgent deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desired:
Accessibility certifications such as:
IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)
DHS Trusted Tester certification
CommonLook certification
Experience with VBA macro development for Microsoft Word
Experience with print-ready PDF preflight and prepress requirements
Basic HTML and experience producing accessible HTML versions of documents
Experience in federal or government publishing environments
About SAIC
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
