Web Accessibility/508 Compliance expert

Company: Lumen Solutions Inc
Location: Reston
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Company DescriptionLumen Solutions Inc. is a technology consulting Services Company based in Virginia. We provide a wide array of experienced business and IT professionals supporting clients from solution design to implementation and support. We specialize in strategy development, portfolio management and enterprise architecture.We have an urgent job opening of Web Accessibility/508 Compliance expert for our direct client based in Washington, D.C. please check below job description and share your resume ASAP.Web Accessibility/508 Compliance expertWork Location: Reston, VirginiaDuration: Long Term ContractJob Description:We are looking for 508 Compliance expert who will define and design specific scope achieving section 508 accessibility requirements Compliance for our web application. S/he will provide an initial assessment of section 508 Compliance of our web application and suggest an approach to achieve the goal based on desired the level of Compliance as per discussions with our client.S/he will be responsible for leading & guiding the design team and development team on making the required changes to the web application to achieve the 508 Compliance. S/he will provide a Compliance assessment for 508 Section on the web application.RequirementsThe 508 Compliance Expert must have a thorough understanding of Section 508 of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and apply this knowledge to create strategies for bringing the maximum functionality to ADA users.Establishing 508 guidelines, policies, documentation and governance.Conducts in-depth review and assessment of remediation efforts and technical documentation. Identifies any areas of nonCompliance, as well as areas requiring modifications / improvements (e.g., PDF file).Ensure that web application and other documentation of PDF file comply with Section 508 requirements (http://section508.gov/) and are easy, efficient, and effective to use for specific audiences.Ensure the print documentation comply with Section 508.Methodology on assessment of 508 Compliance and propose testing tools.Leads test plans and test case scenarios. Verifies that testing meets required quality standards utilizing knowledge of the appropriate use of Assistive Technologies (AT) for testing. Conducts Section 508 testing via manual reviews, automated test tools and assistive technologies. Independently demonstrates testing acumen without utilizing testing assistance or support. Translates nonconformance to test standards into a risk statement based on the impacted user population. Communicates results, and reports deficiencies / failures to stakeholders. Provides alternative solutions.Stays current as to the Section 508 Refresh revisions. Provides guidance on impact of pending changes by the Access Board and anticipated standardized application of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0.Experience establishing and maintaining Section 508 capabilities within an organization.Experience with developing governance, policy and documentation; coordination across stakeholders; overseeing team and implementation of guidance.Experience in training and coaching on Compliance matters.Advanced expert knowledge of Section 508 provisions and related application to policy, products and services Demonstrated knowledge of assistive technology (i.e., JAWS etc) Testing internally developed applications for Section 508 Compliance and producing Section 508 Compliance reports, establishing milestones for a corrective plan of action, and monitoring progress.Experience to lead development team and provide guidance on daily work coding of developers.Experience to provide guidance on accessibility for UX/UI designers Experience 508 Compliance coding with Angular 2+ of web and mobile applications.Education:Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field of study and a minimum of 5 years relative Section 508 Compliance and Accessibility Technology experience; or equivalent combination of education / experience.Software & Tools:Experience with accessibility tools like JAWS, Adobe Suites, iOS VoiceOver, Android TalkBack, etc.Experience with HTML/CSS/JavaScript.Angular experience is a plus.Additional informationInterview format: 1st Phone Screen, 2nd - SkypeLocation: Reston, Virginia.Compensation and benefits Lumen Solutions offers competitive compensation package as well as an array of benefits matching with current industry standard based on experience and qualifications.Overview of benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx InsuranceVacation, Sick Leave, Holidays401K, Employee Referral BonusLumen Solutions is an EEO and presents an incredible opportunity for growth and advancement with initiatives in transportation, healthcare, and financial sectors.Contact Information:Phone Number of assigned recruiter - 571-418-2493Posted By: Jaiprakash SinghLumen Solutions, Inc.Please send resume to:jobs@lumensolutions.comlumensolutions@jobdivaemail.comby Jobble

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