At Team Carney, we believe that true performance acceleration happens at the intersection of innovative learning and deep strategic expertise. Since 1994, our mission has been to provide top-tier training, learning, and human capital solutions that empower Federal Government agencies to meet their critical mandates. We are seeking a detail-oriented Section 508 / QA Tester to support the NIC Curriculum Modernization, E-Learning Development, & Instructor-Led Training Revision Support initiative.
This position is contingent on contract award.
Work Schedule and LocationEmployment Status: Part-Time (~20 hours/week).
Location: This position is fully remote within the U.S.
The Section 508 / QA Tester will serve as the primary technical authority ensuring that all digital deliverables, training products, e-learning courseware, and LMS interfaces meet federal accessibility standards and Quality Assurance benchmarks. You will perform manual and automated accessibility testing against Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. Working early in the development lifecycle with instructional designers and graphic developers, you will identify non-compliance defects, provide actionable remediation guidance, and maintain complete compliance documentation.
Education: High School Diploma or Associate’s degree (or equivalent technical training/certification in digital accessibility or quality control).
Experience: 2+ years of hands-on Section 508 testing, accessibility compliance testing, or e-learning quality assurance experience.
Technical Capabilities:
Demonstrated proficiency in conducting manual and automated Section 508 accessibility testing.
In-depth understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.
Experience utilizing screen readers (e.g., JAWS, NVDA), keyboard navigation testing, color contrast analyzers, and document accessibility tools.
Core Capabilities:
Ability to identify, document, and track compliance defects while delivering clear remediation instructions to development teams.
Experience auditing digital document formats (PDF, Word, PowerPoint) and e-learning course packages (SCORM/Articulate/Lectora).
When you join Team Carney, you join a legacy of excellence. We focus on our people because when we make a positive impact on the lives of our employees, they are able to make a positive impact on our clients. We offer a full suite of competitive benefits, including:
Health & Wellness: Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options (BCBS CareFirst), health spending accounts (HSA), and flexible spending accounts (FSA).
Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, plus Carney-paid life and disability insurance.
Work-Life Harmony: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
Professional & Personal Growth: Annual tuition assistance (up to $5,000) and student loan repayment.
Get Out and Learn: Up to $200 annually to learn almost anything (from pottery to coding!).
Get Out and Run: Up to $200 annually to participate in fitness and active lifestyle events.
Continuous Development: Ad hoc training and ongoing professional development access.
Skills Required
- High school diploma, associate's degree, or equivalent technical training/certification in digital accessibility or quality control
- At least 2 years of hands-on Section 508 testing, accessibility compliance testing, or e-learning quality assurance experience
- Manual and automated Section 508 accessibility testing proficiency
- In-depth understanding of WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards
- Experience using screen readers such as JAWS or NVDA
- Experience with keyboard navigation testing, color contrast analyzers, and document accessibility tools
- Ability to identify, document, and track compliance defects and provide remediation instructions
- Experience auditing PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and e-learning course packages such as SCORM, Articulate, or Lectora
What We Do
Carney incorporated in 1994 with a single mission -- to dramatically improve the job performance and critical mission accomplishment of employees, work teams, and entire organizations. We provide solutions to our Federal government clients across many solution types. Some of these are human capital consulting, leadership development, business process re-engineering, serious gaming, e-learning, and social government. Generally, these solutions are blended to create a unique solution to a specific client. Each one is aimed at helping our clients realize their potential by effectively doing more with less. We know we are successful when our clients are able to carry out their mission faster and better than they ever have. We help individuals perform at the speed of need. What this means is that we develop solutions that enable individuals, teams, teams of teams, and entire organizations to get to performing (delivering on their mission) as quickly and as effectively as possible. We endeavor to deliver Performance Acceleration services to our clients, which is the enhanced ability to learn and acquire skills at the exact time and place of need.
