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Job description
Location: Remote (Primary place of performance is remote; occasional on-site support may be required at TSA Headquarters, 6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 22150)
Clearance: Must meet minimum DHS SUITABILITY requirements for Entry on Duty (EOD); U.S. Citizenship required
Job Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Government Contract (Base Year: 30 September 2026 - 29 September 2027; two 12-month option periods)
Position Overview
Seeking a highly experiencedSenior Accessibility Subject Matter Expert to provide leadership and technical expertise in Section 508 accessibility compliance to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Experience and Accessibility Division (EAD). This role leads the way towards making Section 508 compliance scalable and part of expected business practices across DHS organizations and various IT communities of practice DHS-wide.
This is a non-personal services contract position. The contractor employee reports directly to the Prime Contractor for HR, disciplinary, and administrative matters, while receiving work direction from the Government Section 508 Program Manager and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
This is aremote position with occasional on-site requirements as directed by the Government.
Key Responsibilities
Perform Section 508 testing of various Information and Communications Technology (ICT) using the current version of DHS-approved assessment methods and test reporting tools and formats
Use the DHS Trusted Tester Section 508 Conformance Test Process for Web (Version 5.0 or later) and maintain DHS Trusted Tester certification throughout the life of the task order
Conduct thorough quality checks and reviews of Section 508 test results completed by HQ 508 Program Trusted Testers to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with DHS Trusted Tester guidelines
Perform document remediation for electronic documents and forms (including Microsoft Office suite, Adobe, etc.) using Section 508 Tests for Documents endorsed by the Federal CIO Council Community of Practice
Provide Section 508 technical assistance and respond to Section 508 questions that arise during technical evaluations of Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACR) or Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPAT)
Develop accessibility test plans
Advise on how to interpret accessibility test results and remediate Section 508 defects
Provide remediation support for ICT
Provide Section 508 technical assistance and respond to Section 508 questions that arise throughout the system development lifecycle, including:
Advising project teams and Senior Management on alternative analysis regarding Section 508 compliance
Advising on how to use Section 508 design standards, pattern and code libraries, developer Section 508 technical guidance, and Section 508 testing tools
Advising on Section 508 review of IT products going through the department's enterprise architecture and network service change processes
Serving as a back-up to the Government Section 508 Program Manager, as needed
Provide back-up support to assist in implementing the Headquarters' Section 508 Program
Maintain up-to-date Trusted Tester certification (Version 5.0 or later) throughout the life of the task order
Participate in events and other activities where presentations or contractor presence is required
Ensure all materials for events are prepared, delivered, and accessible
Required Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Certifications:
DHS Trusted Tester Certification Version 5.0 or later (must possess and maintain throughout the life of the task order)
IAAP CPACC Certification (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies)
Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years of experience testing web electronic content and applications for conformance to the Section 508 Standards
Minimum of two (2) years of experience testing and remediating electronic documents for Section 508 standards
Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting ICT project and acquisition efforts with addressing Section 508 requirements at defined stages throughout the project life cycle
Knowledge: Broad knowledge of the Revised Section 508 Standards
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
Security: Must meet minimum DHS SUITABILITY requirements for Entry on Duty (EOD) unless otherwise indicated
Language: Fluent in written and verbal English
Technical Skills: Proficiency in using accessibility testing tools, document remediation tools, and DHS-approved test reporting formats
Preferred Qualifications
Experience serving as a back-up to a Government Section 508 Program Manager
Experience advising project teams and Senior Management on Section 508 compliance
Experience with DHS enterprise architecture and network service change processes
Experience developing and implementing scalable Section 508 compliance practices across large organizations
Familiarity with the Harmonized ICT Testing Baseline for Web
Experience with Accessibility Compliance Management System (ACMS) or similar ticketing systems
Work Role Information
Work Role: Section 508 Accessibility Subject Matter Expert
Proficiency Level: Senior/Expert
Additional Requirements
Must comply with all DHS security regulations and safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Must pass background checks and suitability determinations
Must complete DHS Information Technology Security Awareness Training annually
Must sign and comply with DHS Rules of Behavior
Must maintain Trusted Tester and IAAP CPACC certification currency
Schedule & Work Conditions
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, normal business hours (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM EST), excluding Federal holidays
Overtime: Only permitted at the Government's discretion
Telework: Remote; occasional on-site support may be required as directed by the Government
Travel: Not authorized
Place of Performance: Remote (primary); TSA Headquarters, Springfield, VA (if on-site support is requested)
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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Worksite address
washington, DC, 20022, US
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