Sr. 508 Compliance Specialist

Location: Remote

Required Clearance: Public Trust

Certifications: None

Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Required Experience: 5 years

PingWind is seeking an experienced Sr. 508 Compliance Specialist to join our team supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. This is a fully remote position responsible for ensuring accessibility support for enterprise applications. 

 

• Ensure accessibility compliance through UI development, testing, and code reviews to ensure components and systems meet WCAG 2.2 guidelines.

• Conduct accessibility audits

• Assist with identifying critical accessibility issues and provide recommended solutions.

• Resolve critical accessibility issues.

• Keep up to date with emerging technologies and strategies regarding accessibility

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Accessibility, or related field with 5+ years of federal accessibility experience

• Expert knowledge of Section 508 standards, WCAG guidelines, and federal accessibility testing methodologies

• Experience with federal accessibility evaluation tools, remediation procedures, and compliance documentation

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, including experience managing document version control. 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing project needs and priorities.

• Certification in accessibility compliance (CPACC, WAS, or equivalent) and knowledge of federal accessibility laws

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

·       Eleven Federal Holidays

·       Paid Time Off accrued each pay period

·       Parental Leave

·       Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution

·       Dental and Vision Insurance

·       Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

·       Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance

·       401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule

·       Continuing education assistance

·       Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

·       Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts

·       Employee Assistance Program 

·       Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)

·       529 College Savings Plan

·       Legal Insurance

·       Pet Insurance

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.