508 Subject Matter Expert

Visual Connections, LLC is seeking a 508 Subject Matter Expert. The 508 Subject Matter Expert will be to conduct 508 compliance check for program document deliverables on PDFs, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and establish communication and monitor implementation of corrective actions with program findings.

508 Subject Matter Expert

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Knowledge and understanding of Section 508 guidelines, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1, W3C standards, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

  • Ability to write alternative text for simple images as needed.

  • Conduct 508 compliance check for program document deliverables on PDFs, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Establish communication and monitor implementation of corrective actions with program findings.

  • Suggest necessary support procedures and training documentation.

Required Skills

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in 508 Technical Testing with collaborative applications and learning platforms, including open source, cloud technologies utilizing agile development methodologies

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in automated and manual 508 technical testing tools specifically JAWS, Dragon Naturally Speaking and ZoomText

  • Minimum 2 years of experience with Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management (CLM)

  • Minimum 2 years of experience with Enterprise Lifecycle (ELC) Methodologies

  • Knowledge and proven experience performing 508 technical testing in IRS environment

  • Extensive knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) at A and AA levels

  • Must possess Active Moderate Risk Background Investigation (MBI) with the IRS

  • Thorough working knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, policies, regulations and standards (Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment and Section 504)

  • Use software tools to identify errors in document structure, headings, reading order, images, charts and tables, and any other document errors. Able to remediate any document accessibility non-compliances, including Adobe PDF, MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel,) 

  • Working knowledge of HTML preferred

  • Strong written and oral communication skills

  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and alone

  • Excellent problem solving skills and ability to prioritize tasks

  • At least 2 years of experience remediating website content for accessibility for Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 compliance

Experience/Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in related field or 3-5 years equivalent experience

Position Type: Full Time

About Visual Connections:

We are a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business; a Minority-owned business; a Small Disadvantaged Business and a Certified Maryland Minority and Disadvantage Business Enterprise. We were established in 2007 to provide public and private sector clients with robust web-based applications, Health IT and Portfolio and Program Management services. We have proven ourselves to be valuable partners who can deliver both qualitative and quantitative results to our clients. Our versatile, efficient and experienced team has a stellar record of past performance, working with the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With an employee base well-versed in different disciplines, we are able to deliver the highest quality customized solutions.

 Visual Connections, LLC offers a full benefits package including:

  • Full Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision health care

  • 10 Paid Holidays annually

  • Paid time off

  • Short Term, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and Development opportunities including professional certification and educational reimbursement

Visual Connections, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Visual Connections, LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.