Accessibility Engineer (508)

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

ASRC NetCentric is seeking an Accessibility Engineer (Section 508) to support the DHS Development, Engineering, and Enterprise Projects (DEEP) program.

Work location: Remote

Summary: The DHS DEEP program provides application analysis, architecture, engineering, development, testing, operations, maintenance, and modernization support across Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform, SharePoint, ServiceNow, Drupal, Atlassian, GitLab, data, analytics, security, and custom application technologies. The team uses DHS SELC and agile delivery practices and supports secure, accessible, reliable enterprise applications.

Responsibilities:

• Develop Section 508 conformance test plans for web, software, electronic documents, forms, dashboards, and generated content.
• Evaluates applications and digital content for Section 508 and WCAG conformance and guides remediation.
• Perform manual and automated accessibility testing using DHS-approved methods and tools, including Trusted Tester procedures when applicable.
• Document defects with reproducible evidence, applicable criteria, severity, and remediation guidance.
• Validate remediation and produce test results and Accessibility Conformance Report inputs.
• Embed accessibility evaluation into agile iterations, design reviews, test cycles, and release gates.
• Advise designers, developers, authors, testers, and product owners on accessible design and development practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or six (6) additional years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of directly relevant professional experience for this position.
• Preferred certification: DHS Trusted Tester certification and may be required for assigned web testing.
• Must be a U.S. citizen to meet contract requirements and be able to successfully complete a government background investigation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or other required DHS suitability determination.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with Government and contractor stakeholders.
• Experience working in agile delivery environments and producing clear technical or program documentation.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.