508 Compliance Tester

Overview

SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking a Section 508 Trusted Tester to join our team in Ft. Belvoir, VA providing application development support for our government customer.

Essential Job Duties

• Assist the government with continual testing through multiple audits of all ICT items.
• Work with stakeholders to assess compliance of ICT and provide remediation guidance and assistance.
• Support ICT testing in support of the customer's 508 Program.
• Work with the Training Curriculum Developer to develop and conduct training on a variety of digital accessibility topics to include: making electronic documents accessible, how to remediate electronic documents, how to ensure websites are accessible, etc.
• Support IT governance by integration Section 508 into the development and acquisition lifecycle.
• Promote the successful adoption of the changes required to integrate test, technique and protocols within an agency.

Minimum Requirements

• In-scope DoD Top Secret Clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least 4 years of specialized experience as a Section 508 compliance tester.
• Trusted Tester Certification is required.
• Experience with the Section 508 GSA / DHS Trusted Tester Conformance Test Process and Accessibility Compliance Reporting Tool.
• Experience evaluating all forms of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), to include websites, electronic documents, software, applications etc., for Section 508 compliance.
• Be an excellent communicator and well-versed in explaining and implementing accessibility and disability standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Ability to promote a common understanding of the 508 standards.
• Ability to unify the test process, test tools, and test reporting.

Work Environment

• Working conditions as normal for an office environment.
• On government site within Ft. Belvoir, VA.

Commitment to Diversity

SOSi does not discriminate against job applicants or employees on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to age, race, color, religion, national origin, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable U.S. federal, state, and local laws.