CSCI Consulting is seeking a Communications Compliance Specialist to support a focused six-month accessibility initiative. The Communications Compliance Specialist will be responsible for reviewing, remediating, and coordinating accessibility improvements for forms, digital content, and web pages to ensure compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. In this role, you will partner with communications teams, web teams, program stakeholders, and content owners to ensure public-facing materials are accessible, compliant, and usable for all audiences.
Responsibilities
- Review existing forms, documents, and web content to assess compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards
- Collaborate with program areas to revise, rewrite, or redesign content to meet accessibility requirements, including plain language standards, document structure, color contrast, and alternative text
- Partner with web teams and stakeholders to ensure HTML content, PDFs, and interactive elements are fully accessible and properly remediated
- Utilize accessibility validation tools and project tracking systems to monitor progress, identify risks, and ensure timely completion of deliverables
- Provide guidance, training, and accessibility best practices to staff involved in content creation and publishing
- Conduct quality assurance reviews to verify that accessibility corrections have been implemented accurately and effectively
- Prepare documentation, status reports, and recommendations related to accessibility compliance efforts and long-term sustainability
- Support accessibility compliance initiatives across multiple business and program areas
- Monitor updates to accessibility standards, regulations, and industry best practices
- Assist with the development and implementation of accessibility governance processes and content review procedures.
Minimum Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in technical writing, digital communications, web content management, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience with WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance standards and accessibility best practices
- 2+ years of hands-on experience using accessibility testing and remediation tools such as WAVE, Axe, or similar solutions
- Strong understanding of accessible digital communication principles, including document tagging, semantic structure, color contrast requirements, and screen reader compatibility
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Adobe Acrobat, and other content authoring platforms
- Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining plain language content
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Experience coordinating projects, managing multiple deadlines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
- Experience tracking project progress, monitoring deliverables, and communicating status updates
- Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with stakeholders
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Professional presence and customer-focused mindset
- Experience evaluating, remediating, and validating content for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance
- Proficiency with accessibility tools and testing platforms, including WAVE, Axe, Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Checker, or similar technologies
- Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and web publishing workflows
- Experience working in government, public health, healthcare, or other regulated environments
- Accessibility certification such as Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)
- Experience supporting large-scale accessibility remediation projects
- Knowledge of Section 508 and other applicable accessibility standards and regulations
- Experience creating accessibility documentation, reporting, and compliance metrics
- Strong customer service and stakeholder relationship management skills
- Ability to identify process improvements and recommend sustainable accessibility practices
- Motivation to learn emerging accessibility standards, technologies, and methodologies
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Technical Writing, Public Relations, English, Information Technology, Web Development, Accessibility Studies, or a related field is preferred
- Prior experience working with government organizations is a plus
- Experience within public health or regulated environments is a plus
CSCI is an award-winning information technology and financial management consulting firm founded on one simple philosophy: “Do what is right, always.” We apply this philosophy across all elements of our growing business, from delivering world-class services for customers to providing an environment where associates thrive both personally and professionally. At CSCI, work and fun aren’t diametrically opposed!
At CSCI, our goal is to hire people with proven track records and retain them with an energizing, diverse company culture. We value each associate’s natural drive to excel, and we provide them with the freedom to do things their way. CSCI seeks the best and brightest in the industry—those who are ready to move their lives and career forward. Join us today and get excited about Mondays again!
Benefits of Working at CSCI- Competitive salaries
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
- Paid holidays aligned to the Federal calendar
- Full health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Team building events
- Professional development support
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Disclaimer
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
Skills Required
- 2+ years experience in technical writing, digital communications, web content management, or a related field
- 2+ years experience with WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance standards and accessibility best practices
- 2+ years hands-on experience using accessibility testing and remediation tools such as WAVE, Axe, or similar
- Strong understanding of accessible digital communication principles, including document tagging, semantic structure, color contrast, and screen reader compatibility
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Adobe Acrobat, and other content authoring platforms
- Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining plain language content
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Experience coordinating projects, managing multiple deadlines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Experience tracking project progress, monitoring deliverables, and communicating status updates
- Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with stakeholders
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Professional presence and customer-focused mindset
- Experience evaluating, remediating, and validating content for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance
- Proficiency with accessibility tools and testing platforms, including WAVE, Axe, Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Checker, or similar
- Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and web publishing workflows
- Experience working in government, public health, healthcare, or other regulated environments
- Accessibility certification such as CPACC or WAS
- Experience supporting large-scale accessibility remediation projects
- Knowledge of Section 508 and other applicable accessibility standards and regulations
- Experience creating accessibility documentation, reporting, and compliance metrics
- Ability to identify process improvements and recommend sustainable accessibility practices
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Technical Writing, Public Relations, English, IT, Web Development, Accessibility Studies, or related field
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Our clients come first. Every single time. CSCI Consulting is a nationally-recognized, award-winning team of problem-solvers ready to fully engage and support client missions for the long haul. As a woman-owned firm specializing in management consulting, enterprise IT, and financial management, we are at the cutting edge of service offerings for government and commercial markets. Our diverse portfolio provides custom solutions and end-to-end support to fit specific client needs when they arise. We’ve built our business on mobilizing highly skilled teams to meet aggressive deadlines and ever-changing situations. Our finance and IT associates come together to understand complex systems, interpret the data within, and propose improvements and controls. Through proven approaches and innovative solutions, our project teams deliver superior customer service. CSCI seeks the best and brightest in the industry; those who are ready to move their lives and career forward. We value each associate’s natural drive to excel, and we provide them with the freedom to do things their way. Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
