The Sr. 508 Compliance Specialist ensures accessibility compliance for enterprise applications through audits, testing, and collaboration. Requires deep knowledge of WCAG and Section 508 standards.
Location: Remote
Required Clearance: Public Trust
Certifications: None
Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Required Experience: 5 years
Description
PingWind is seeking an experienced Sr. 508 Compliance Specialist to join our team supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. This is a fully remote position responsible for ensuring accessibility support for enterprise applications.
Responsibilities
• Ensure accessibility compliance through UI development, testing, and code reviews to ensure components and systems meet WCAG 2.2 guidelines.
• Conduct accessibility audits
• Assist with identifying critical accessibility issues and provide recommended solutions.
• Resolve critical accessibility issues.
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies and strategies regarding accessibility
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Accessibility, or related field with 5+ years of federal accessibility experience
• Expert knowledge of Section 508 standards, WCAG guidelines, and federal accessibility testing methodologies
• Experience with federal accessibility evaluation tools, remediation procedures, and compliance documentation
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, including experience managing document version control.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing project needs and priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
• Certification in accessibility compliance (CPACC, WAS, or equivalent) and knowledge of federal accessibility laws
About Pingwind
PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com
Our benefits include:
· Paid Federal Holidays
· Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options
· 401k with matching
· Paid vacation and sick leave
· Continuing education assistance
· Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
· Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources
Veterans are encouraged to apply
PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.
Top Skills
Accessibility Compliance Certifications (Cpacc
Federal Accessibility Evaluation Tools
Section 508 Standards
Was)
Wcag 2.2
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