Section 508 Compliance Tester

Unissant • Ashburn, VA

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Unissant, Inc delivers innovative capabilities to the agencies that keep our nation healthy and safe. We apply our domain expertise, data acumen, and technology know-how to achieve breakthrough results for our clients. Working collaboratively, we advance missions and careers through a focus on honesty, integrity, and dependability. We continuously look for talent excited to join that effort. To learn more about our exciting organization, please visit us at www.unissant.com . Unissant is seeking a Section 508 Compliance Tester to join our team and support our client in Washington DC Metro area

Requirements

• Possess expertise in 508 UI design, testing and compliance.
• Certified to independently provide accurate Section 508 compliance test results for software and web applications by following the DHS Section 508 Compliance Application Test Process and using approved testing tools
• Experience reviewing projects, tools and systems, and electronic content such as documents, web pages (public and non-public facing), presentations, multimedia content (video/audio), interactive maps, blogs, and certain emails for Section 508 compliance.
• Knowledge of test engineering methodology.
• Bachelor's Degree in Software Design, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related discipline desired
• Any related Certification on Testing is desired
• Must have current CBP BI or have the ability to obtain DHS CBP clearance
• Solid ability to interface, inspire and motivate at various levels of the organization.
• Ability to convey technical information to non-technical individuals.
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively across internal and external organizations.
• Must work well in a matrixed team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within application development for federal sector projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Test websites, applications, documents and digital content for compliance with section 508 and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
• Document accessibility issues, defects, and gaps in compliance
• Track defects in bug tracking systems
• Work with developers, designers, and content creators to explain accessibility findings
• Conduct conformance reviews of deliverables prior to release
• Develop and refine test plans, test cases, and checklists for accessibility compliance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level