508 Compliance Expert

Precise is seeking a 508 Compliance expert to support a large Web Content Management System (WCMS) Food & Drug Administration (FDA) program.

Responsibilities

*They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify accessibility issues, provide guidance on remediation strategies, and champion accessibility best practices throughout the organization

*Completes tasks and projects of moderate scope and complexity within the Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for turnaround of deliverables.

*Consultant will also provide guidance and/or lead on tasks/projects

*Conduct thorough assessments and audits of digital products, websites, applications, documents, and multimedia content to ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards and guidelines

*Perform manual and automated accessibility testing using tools.

*Collaborate with development teams, designers, content creators, and project managers to provide guidance and recommendations for resolving accessibility issues and implementing accessible design and development practices

*Create detailed accessibility reports, findings, and remediation plans, and track progress towards achieving compliance goals

*Develop and deliver training sessions, workshops, and resources to educate team members on accessibility standards, best practices, and tools

*Stay current with accessibility laws, regulations, standards (e.g., WCAG), and best practices, and ensure organizational compliance with accessibility requirements

*Work collaboratively with stakeholders across departments including IT, design, content, legal, and compliance to integrate accessibility into project lifecycles and promote a culture of accessibility

*Identify opportunities for enhancing accessibility processes, tools, and documentation, and contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives

Qualifications

*Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree)

*Four or more years of experience in accessibility compliance, with a strong understanding of Section 508, ADA, and WCAG accessibility standards and guidelines

*Experience conducting accessibility assessments, audits, and testing using manual and automated tools

*Proficiency in accessibility testing tools such as Adobe Acrobat Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Checker, CommonLook PDF Global Access, Adobe Read Out Loud, and screen readers such as NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA). CommonLook PDF Global Access is a plugin for Adobe Acrobat Professional, VoiceOver, Axe, WAVE, and browser developer tools.

*Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web technologies and their impact on accessibility

*Familiarity with assistive technologies, accessibility APIs, and usability testing methodologies

*Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and accessibility requirements to diverse audiences

*Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

About Us

Precise Software Solutions, Inc., an SBA 8(a) program participant, is an innovative small business with a proven record of success delivering quality services and solutions to government organizations. A CMMI Level 3 company, Precise serves as a trusted advisor to senior technology executives and helps government agencies enhance and expand their information

technology capabilities. Precise helps their customers capitalize on the efficiencies offered by technological advancements and ensures the integrity of their IT systems and programs so they can perform their public mission more effectively. The company is known for delivering agile and innovative solutions and specializes in strategic consulting, system modernization and integration, digital transformation and experience, infrastructure and cloud implementation, and data management and analytics.

Benefits and Perks

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Retirement Plan with 4% match
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Training and Development
• Two Innovation Days
• Employee Referral Program
• Annual Charity Donation Match
• Awards and Recognition

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Precise is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants.