Senior Section 508 Accessibility Specialist - IT Concepts

Founded in 2003, IT Concepts’ core values – customer-centricity, teamwork, drive to deliver, innovation, and integrity – ensure we work together to be the best, realize objectives, and positively impact our communities. We intentionally created and sustain our ITC culture that embraces change, experimentation, continuous learning, and improvement. We bring our design thinking problem-solving approach that challenges assumptions, prioritizes curiosity, and invites complexity to deliver innovative, efficient, and practical solutions. As we continue to grow in the support of our government customers, we are looking for driven and innovative individuals to join our team.

IT Concepts is seeking a Senior Section 508 Accessibility Specialist who will support several projects at a federal agency. The position is located in Woodlawn, MD. This position requires in-depth experience evaluating and remediating documents to ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards. The qualified candidate will be responsible for identifying and addressing accessibility issues in various document formats and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve accessibility practices.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and quickly remediate Section 508 non-compliant documents across various file types such as Adobe PDFs, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Accurately identify areas of non-compliance with Section 508 guidelines in documents and implement necessary corrections.
• Remediate documents for accessibility-related issues, including color contrast and color usage in native formats like MS Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Conduct quality control reviews on PDFs, PowerPoint, and Word documents to ensure they meet Section 508 standards.
• Collaborate with team members to find solutions to technical challenges in accessibility compliance.
• Assist project teams in identifying Section 508 requirements for application development and procurement initiatives.
• Guide tools and resources available for planning, designing, developing, and testing applications for Section 508 compliance.
• Develop and implement processes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Section 508 planning, design, development, and testing activities.
• Prepare and conduct training sessions on Section 508 accessibility planning, design, and testing.
• Identify and establish best practices for implementing Section 508 standards.
• Participate in research related to the practical implementation of Section 508, particularly concerning emerging technologies.
• Deliver presentations to senior management and other organizations on Section 508 compliance and accessibility initiatives

Location: Hybrid in Woodlawn, MD

Salary Range: $75,000-90,000. Factors influencing pay within this range include geography, market demand, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 8 or more years of relevant experience.

• In-depth knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards for documents.
• Proficiency in using JAWS and/or other accessibility software.
• Expertise in using Section 508 tools in Adobe Acrobat DC, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Experience with document remediation tools such as Adobe Pro with Common Look PDF Plug-in.
• Strong proficiency in remediating PDF, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents for Section 508 compliance.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with an exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Exceptional grammar, spelling, punctuation, and writing skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and respond to requests promptly.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage assignments according to customer requirements.
• Outstanding time-management skills, with the ability to work quickly and accurately under deadlines.
• Creative problem-solving ability to address challenges efficiently.

Clearance:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance

Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts who pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015) and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC).

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. 

We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.  Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or engage in other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes a commitment to continuous professional development. 

We work hard, we play hard. ITC is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We appreciate your commitment to building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

AAEO & VEVRAA

ITC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and a VEVRAA (Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act) Federal Contractor. As such, any personnel decisions (hire, promotion, job status, etc.) on applicants and employees are based on merit, qualifications, competence, and business needs, not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information of the employee or family member of the employee, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law.

ITC is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, ITC has established an affirmative action plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

How to Apply

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Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@useitc.com.