Location: Remote & Washington DC Metro Area, MD | Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance Required: Must pass a background check | Citizenship: U.S. only
🏢 About TestPros
Founded in 1988, TestPros delivers innovative, independent IT assessments and compliance solutions to both federal agencies and commercial clients. Our services span cybersecurity, Section 508/WCAG compliance, NIST 800-171, IV&V, software testing, and more.
With a strong mission to make lives better, safer, and more secure, we focus on solving complex IT and compliance challenges with measurable results.
đź“‹ Position Summary
TestPros is seeking a Senior Section 508 Specialist to support a long-term federal contract. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accessibility expert who understands how to remediate complex digital documents for full compliance with Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 standards.
🔧 Your Responsibilities
- Remediate Word, PDF, and Excel files to meet 508 compliance—even those with redactions, image-only content, or non-OCRable data
- Go beyond automation tools to manually ensure compliance with agency standards
- Conduct comprehensive accessibility testing and troubleshoot issues per HHS and FDA compliance checklists
- Deliver complete document remediation through a 3-step process:
- Initial remediation submission
- PM-reviewed correction pass
- Final delivery within 10 business days of feedback
- Identify and flag documents needing alt text
- Ensure each document is accessible, regardless of structure or condition
🧠What You Bring
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Section 508 compliance and remediation
- Strong working knowledge of WCAG 2.0, Section 508, and federal accessibility standards
- Proficiency with document remediation tools (Adobe Acrobat, CommonLook, Microsoft Accessibility tools)
- Skilled in accessibility testing of front-end web features and evaluating outcomes
- DHS Trusted Tester certification (required)
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher
âś… Nice-to-Have Skills
- Familiarity with HHS and FDA-specific compliance protocols
- Experience working in federal document workflows
- Ability to work autonomously while meeting strict deadlines
- Meticulous attention to detail in high-stakes remediation projects
đź’° Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid holidays & time off
- Life insurance
- Cell phone discounts
- Professional development support
đź“Ł Why Join TestPros?
If you’re passionate about accessibility and want to work in a role where your skills directly improve public service and information access, this is your chance to make a real impact. You’ll join a team committed to quality, security, and service across mission-critical federal contracts.