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 highly experienced Senior Accessibility Subject Matter Expert to support our federal client.
This position is contingent on contract award.
Work Schedule and LocationEmployment Status: Full-Time
Location: This position is fully remote, based out of Fredericksburg, VA.
The Senior Accessibility Subject Matter Expert will serve as a senior strategic and technical authority for Section 508 compliance, accessibility governance, and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) quality assurance.
In this full-time role, you will perform high-level Section 508 testing of web content and electronic documents using Department of Homeland Security (DHS) approved assessment methods, conduct quality control reviews of test results completed by HQ 508 Program Trusted Testers, and provide end-to-end document remediation. Beyond testing and remediation, you will guide ICT project and acquisition efforts by evaluating Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) / Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs), advising project teams and senior management on accessibility risks throughout the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC), and serving as an operational back-up to the Government Section 508 Program.
What You Bring to the Table - RequirementsCertifications:
Active DHS Trusted Tester Version 5.0 (or later) Certification required.
Active IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) Certification required.
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Technical Experience:
7+ years of overall experience working in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environments.
2+ years of dedicated experience testing web electronic content and applications for conformance to Section 508 Standards.
2+ years of dedicated experience testing and remediating electronic documents and forms (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe PDF) to Section 508 standards.
3+ years of experience supporting ICT project and acquisition efforts by integrating Section 508 requirements across defined lifecycle stages.
Core Capabilities:
Quality Control & Review: Proven ability to conduct thorough quality checks and peer reviews of Section 508 test results submitted by HQ 508 Program Trusted Testers.
SDLC & Governance Advisory: Extensive experience advising project teams and senior leadership on Section 508 compliance, accessibility risk assessment, and technical remediation strategies throughout the system development lifecycle.
Acquisition & VPAT/ACR Evaluation: Technical expertise responding to complex accessibility inquiries during vendor product evaluations, including analyzing ACRs and VPATs.
Testing & Document Remediation: Advanced capability in developing accessibility test plans, interpreting test outputs, and performing hands-on remediation of complex electronic documents and forms using Federal CIO Council Community of Practice endorsed tests.
Programmatic Support: Ability to act as a reliable back-up to the Government Section 508 Program office as needed.
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
- Active DHS Trusted Tester Version 5.0 or later certification
- Active IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) certification
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- 7 or more years of overall experience working in Information and Communications Technology environments
- 2 or more years of experience testing web electronic content and applications for Section 508 conformance
- 2 or more years of experience testing and remediating electronic documents and forms, including Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF
- 3 or more years of experience integrating Section 508 requirements across ICT project and acquisition lifecycle stages
- Experience conducting quality checks and peer reviews of Section 508 test results
- Experience advising project teams and senior leadership on Section 508 compliance, accessibility risk assessment, and remediation strategies throughout the SDLC
- Expertise analyzing Accessibility Conformance Reports and Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates during vendor product evaluations
- Ability to develop accessibility test plans, interpret test outputs, and remediate complex electronic documents and forms
- Ability to provide backup support to a Government Section 508 Program office
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.
