Swingtech Consulting, Inc. is seeking a
Testing / Section 508 Specialist to support accessibility testing, quality assurance, usability validation, and compliance review for federal digital learning products, web-based training platforms, and program deliverables.
This role focuses on ensuring that eLearning content, web-based applications, documents, reports, multimedia assets, and user-facing digital materials are accessible, usable, and compliant with Section 508 and related accessibility standards. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience reviewing digital content and web-based functionality for accessibility, documenting findings, and working with cross-functional teams to support remediation.
Key Responsibilities- Perform Section 508/accessibility testing of eLearning modules, web-based training content, learning management system functionality, documents, reports, and multimedia deliverables
- Review digital products for accessibility, usability, navigation, readability, keyboard access, screen reader compatibility, captions, transcripts, alt text, color contrast, and form accessibility
- Support quality assurance testing of online courses, web applications, learner workflows, assessments, certificates, transcripts, reports, and user support materials
- Develop and execute accessibility test cases, QA checklists, review procedures, and validation scripts
- Document accessibility issues, defects, remediation recommendations, severity, and resolution status
- Coordinate with eLearning developers, web developers, instructional designers, QA staff, technical writers, and program teams to support remediation and retesting
- Validate that corrected items meet accessibility and quality requirements before customer submission or release
- Support testing of SCORM or LMS-published courseware to confirm functionality, tracking, completion, and learner experience
- Review electronic documents and training materials for accessible formatting and compliance readiness
- Support accessibility reviews for multimedia elements including video, audio, animations, captions, transcripts, and descriptive text
- Assist with user acceptance testing, regression testing, release validation, and post-release verification
- Maintain testing records, defect logs, accessibility findings, remediation trackers, and validation evidence
- Help improve accessibility testing procedures, templates, checklists, and team guidance
- Stay current with Section 508, WCAG, and federal digital accessibility practices
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Human-Computer Interaction, Education, Digital Media, Quality Assurance, Accessibility, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
- At least 3 years of experience supporting accessibility testing, Section 508 review, QA testing, web testing, eLearning testing, or related digital quality activities
- Working knowledge of Section 508, WCAG, and digital accessibility principles
- Experience testing web-based applications, eLearning content, electronic documents, reports, or multimedia products for accessibility
- Familiarity with screen reader testing concepts, keyboard-only navigation, color contrast checks, alt text review, captions, transcripts, and accessible document formatting
- Experience documenting defects, accessibility findings, remediation guidance, and validation results
- Ability to work with developers, instructional designers, writers, QA staff, and program teams to support issue resolution
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify usability, accessibility, and quality issues
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple testing cycles and deadlines in a remote environment
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting federal, healthcare, training, IT, or learning management programs
- Experience testing Learning Management System (LMS) functionality, SCORM packages, online courses, or digital training products
- Experience with common accessibility testing tools, screen readers, browser-based accessibility checkers, or document accessibility review tools
- Familiarity with Section 508 conformance documentation, accessibility checklists, VPAT/ACR concepts, or remediation tracking
- Experience supporting regression testing, user acceptance testing, release readiness reviews, or production validation
- Familiarity with accessible multimedia design, captioning, transcripts, audio description concepts, and accessible interaction design
- Accessibility, QA, testing, Agile, or Section 508-related certifications/training are a plus
- Experience with using artificial intelligence to improve task efficiency is a plus
Summary of Benefits- 15 PTO days
- 11 paid holidays
- Medical Insurance with - 3 options (HSA with $600 Employer Contribution).
- Dental Insurance with no age limit orthodonture.
- Vision Insurance through EyeMed in and out of network coverage.
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability coverage with 100% premium support,
- Life insurance and AD&D with 100% premium support
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Critical Care and Accident Insurance availability
- Pet Insurance through Nationwide
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with enrollment from day one. 4% deferral by company.
- $1500 Annual Training Budget
- $1500 Referral bonus
- Eligibility for annual merit and discretionary bonus
- Flexible work arrangements
