Experience in accessibility testing and problem-solving
Proficient in documenting compliance efforts and findings
Familiarity with Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, and FAR 39.2 standards
Expertise in assistive technologies like JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver
Background in UI design and development with accessibility focus
Experience integrating accessibility into all phases of the SDLC
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance of ICT products with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA standards
Integrate digital accessibility into every phase of the SDLC
Review design artifacts for accessibility standards
Establish accessibility guidelines within the design system
Evaluate design elements before development handover
Conduct automated and manual accessibility testing
Provide remediation specifications and compliance sign-offs
Benefits
Opportunity to work on impactful projects in human capital management
Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
Focus on enhancing digital accessibility and user experience
Access to professional development and training opportunities
Engagement with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies
Full Job Description
The Sponsor delivers human capital management technologies and services to the workforce, including data analytics that enable business decisions. The Sponsor seeks to build an integrated enterprise IT support model to drive efficiencies in the talent space and better address strategic requirements associated with learning, training compliances, foreign language development and retention, job advertisements, selection, and performance. The Sponsor requires contractor support to provide end-to-end accessibility expertise, integrating digital accessibility into every phase of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), reviewing, auditing, and enforcing accessibility compliance across UX design, UI development, and application engineering workflows.
Responsibilities
Ensure that all information and communication technology products, including web applications, desktop software, mobile apps, and user interfaces, are fully compliant with Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 39.2 standards
Provide end-to-end accessibility expertise, integrating digital accessibility into every phase of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and reviewing, auditing, and enforcing accessibility compliance across UX design, UI development, and application engineering workflows
Review design artifacts (Figma, Adobe XD, etc.) for typography hierarchy, color contrast ratios, screen reader logic, interactive component states, and responsive design layouts
Establish accessibility guidelines within the Sponsor's core design system
Evaluate wireframes, design systems, color contrast, focus states, component libraries, and interaction flows before development handover
Perform automated and manual accessibility testing on front-end code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mobile frameworks), ARIA attributes, and keyboard navigation
Conduct comprehensive testing combining automated with rigorous manual testing (screen readers such as NVDA, JAS; keyboard-only navigation; switch devices)
Verify semantic HTML structure, dynamic state changes, focus management, and custom ARIA implementation
Provide precise code-level and design-level remediation specs to development teams
Provide pass/fail compliance sign-offs for software build milestones
Deliver actionable bug tickets detailing the failure, WCAG success criteria, impact, and exact remediation gidance
Develop a reference architecture for adoption by all Sponsor applications and systems
Requirements
TS/SCI FSP Clearance
Demonstrated experience with accessibility testing, with an ability to analyze complex technical issues related to accessibility and provide solutions
Demonstrated ability to document accessibility compliance efforts, findings, and recommendations
Demonstrated experience with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d), WCAG 2.1 AA (or higher) standards, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 39.2 standards
Demonstrated testing proficiency and expertise with assistive technologies including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and ZoomText
Demonstrated experience with User Interfaces (UI) design and development
Demonstrated experience with principles of User Experience (UX) design with a focus on accessibility, UI development best practices for accessibility, and familiarity with design tools like Figma and Adobe XD
Demonstrated experience integrating digital accessibility into every phase of the SDLC, to include requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance
Demonstrated experience coordinating between design, engineering, and product stakeholders
Demonstrated experience with reviewing and auditing digital products for accessibility compliance and an understanding of how to enforce accessibility standards across different development workflows
Demonstrated experience or ability to provide training on accessibility standards, guidelines, and best practices to development teams and other stakeholders
Desired Skills
Demonstrated experience with Web applications (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, frameworks like React, Angular, Vue.js), Desktop software, and Mobile apps
Demonstrated experience with design tool governance (Figma libraries, design tokens, or similar)
Certification(s): Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), Certified Associated in Accessibility (CAA) from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), or other relevant accessibility certifications
