Intermediate 508 Tester

Summary

Initiate Government Solutions, LLC. is a remote IT services provider supporting federal partners with enterprise IT, health services, data analytics, health informatics, cloud migration, AI, and modernization solutions. The Intermediate 508 Tester conducts manual and automated accessibility evaluations, validates scan results, documents defects, supports remediation verification, and assists with customer accessibility compliance activities under the guidance of senior specialists.

Responsibilities

• Conduct manual and automated accessibility testing of: Websites, Web applications, Electronic documents, Forms, Multimedia content, Software applications
• Evaluate ICT products against Section 508 and WCAG AA standards
• Perform keyboard navigation, screen reader, color contrast, and usability testing
• Validate automated scan results and identify accessibility defects
• Document findings and assist in developing conformance reports
• Support testing calibration activities and quality reviews
• Track recurring accessibility issues and support trend analysis efforts
• Assist developers, content authors, and business users in understanding accessibility findings
• Support remediation verification testing
• Provide recommendations for resolving common accessibility issues
• Participate in accessibility review cycles and follow-up testing
• Support intake and tracking of accessibility service requests
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding accessibility compliance
• Update service trackers, ticketing systems, and knowledge repositories
• Assist with accessibility training and awareness sessions
• Maintain testing documentation, trackers, and records
• Contribute to KPI data collection and reporting activities
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Support accessibility guidance development and operational documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Human Factors, or related field
• 3+ years of accessibility testing experience
• 2+ years working with Section 508 and WCAG requirements
• Experience testing websites, web applications, or electronic documents
• Experience using automated accessibility testing tools
• Working knowledge of: Section 508 Standards, WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF Accessibility, Microsoft Office Accessibility, HTML and web technologies
• Experience using accessibility testing tools such as: Axe, WAVE, Accessibility Insights, JAWS or NVDA
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
• Any of the following certifications: Trusted Tester Certification, IAAP CPACC certification
• Experience supporting a federal government program
• Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft 365 accessibility testing
• Familiarity with accessibility remediation techniques
• Knowledge of accessibility reporting, defect tracking, and quality assurance processes
• Experience supporting accessibility helpdesk or customer service operations

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Human Factors, or related field
• 3+ years of accessibility testing experience
• 2+ years working with Section 508 and WCAG requirements
• Experience testing websites, web applications, or electronic documents
• Experience using automated accessibility testing tools
• Working knowledge of: Section 508 Standards, WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF Accessibility, Microsoft Office Accessibility, HTML and web technologies
• Experience using accessibility testing tools such as: Axe, WAVE, Accessibility Insights, JAWS or NVDA
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust

Nice to Haves

• Any of the following certifications: Trusted Tester Certification, IAAP CPACC certification
• Experience supporting a federal government program
• Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft 365 accessibility testing
• Familiarity with accessibility remediation techniques
• Knowledge of accessibility reporting, defect tracking, and quality assurance processes
• Experience supporting accessibility helpdesk or customer service operations

Benefits

• Remote work daily
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
• Matching 401(k) and profit sharing
• Paid time off
• Training time for personal development
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
• Education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification
• Employee recognition programs
• Employee referral programs
• Spot bonuses