Section 508 Specialist (Remediation)

We are a purpose-driven professional services firm dedicated to providing digital transformation and program support services for a range of diverse federal program missions. Our focus extends across the intersections of national security, public health and safety, and financial services programs. We are seeking an experienced Section 508 Specialist (Remediation) to join our accessibility practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the development and maintenance of the NCUA.gov and MyCreditUnion.gov websites. This role will coordinate with Section 508 Coordinator, web, development, design, testing and validation teams. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyzing, testing, and assisting with remediation of websites, website content and electronic documents including several different formats of graphics, animations/Flash, and documents (including PDF and Microsoft Office). 
• Work with NCUA IT Security personnel to make sure that accessibility issues identified during penetration testing and vulnerability scans of the Drupal sites are recorded and remedied.
• Resolve required Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) submissions related to the agency public websites accessibility.
• Provide recommendations for improving PDF documents and Excel files on the public website to ensure compliance with Section 508 and improve the agency’s overall performance. Assist NCUA offices in the remediation of PDF files or conversion of PDF files to HTML pages, and remediation of Excel files.
• Coordinate with the Office of External Affairs and Communications (OEAC) Web Team to ensure a seamless process for reposting files to the public websites.

• Bachelors degree in relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of Section 508 specialization and remediation using Level Access AMP and Commonlook PDF.
• Experience with the DHS Trusted Tester Process.
• Extensive experience in OMB M-24-08 Strengthening Digital Accessibility and the Management of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Experience in Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0)/508 Knowledge.

Benefits:

• Potomac Haven covers 70% of our full time employees health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision) through CareFirst, a Blue Cross Blue Shield health plan
• Simple IRA and corporate match
• Educational, training, and certification assistance
• Complementary short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off

Work Schedule:

• 8-hour shift during normal business hours of 8 am – 5 pm EST
• Monday to Friday

More about Potomac HavenWe are an award-winning management consulting and professional services firm. We help our customers achieve their goals by providing diverse, multi-talented and dedicated professionals to fulfill their mission. Our customer includes Bureau of Industry and Security, DoD Washington Headquarter Services, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, General Services Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Administration for Children and Families among others. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to seeking, employing, and treating all employees and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran's status, non-disqualifying disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.