Section 508 Testing & Remediation Specialist

Must possess an active DHS Public Trust suitability determination or an active DoD Secret security clearance.

About Infinitive

Infinitive is a data and AI consultancy that helps clients modernize, monetize, and operationalize their data to generate lasting value. They pride themselves on their deep industry and technology expertise, ensuring that they drive and sustain the adoption of new capabilities. Infinitive is committed to aligning their team with their clients' culture, ensuring a successful partnership by bringing the right mix of talent and skills for high return on investment.

Infinitive has earned recognition as one of the "Best Small Firms to Work For" by Consulting Magazine, receiving this accolade eight times, most recently in 2025. They have also been honored as a “Top Workplace” by the Washington Post, “Best Places to Work” by the Washington Business Journal, and “Best Places to Work” by Virginia Business.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Section 508 Testing & Remediation Specialist to ensure our digital products, web applications, electronic documents, and software solutions comply with federal accessibility standards under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA guidelines.

In this role, you will perform rigorous manual and automated accessibility testing, identify compliance gaps, provide actionable remediation guidance to software developers and content creators, and assist in drafting accessibility documentation (including VPATs). You will serve as a key subject matter expert driving accessibility best practices across design, development, and delivery teams in support of government programs.

Accessibility Testing & Evaluation

• Conduct thorough automated and manual accessibility testing on web applications, mobile apps, desktop software, and electronic documents (PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Test digital assets using leading assistive technologies (AT), including screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack), screen magnifiers (ZoomText), speech recognition software (Dragon), and keyboard-only navigation.
• Identify, document, and track accessibility bugs using issue-tracking platforms (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps), providing detailed steps to reproduce and clear compliance references.

Technical Remediation & Developer Collaboration

• Provide hands-on remediation guidance to front-end developers, UX/UI designers, and content authors to resolve complex accessibility barriers (e.g., ARIA attributes, semantic HTML, focus management, color contrast, dynamic content).
• Remediate digital files and documents (specifically complex PDFs, forms, and multimedia content) to ensure full compliance with Section 508 standards.
• Conduct code reviews and audit accessibility trees, DOM structures, and design components within design systems.

Compliance Reporting & Governance

• Draft and maintain Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPAT 2.4/INT or Revised Section 508 Edition) and Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs).
• Maintain test cases, compliance matrices, and remediation logs for internal audits and client-facing deliverables.
• Stay up to date on evolving federal accessibility regulations, Section 508 refreshed guidelines, WCAG updates, and industry tools.

Training & Mentorship

• Educate product managers, designers, developers, and content teams on accessibility standards and inclusive design principles.
• Help establish and refine digital accessibility testing standards, workflows, and automated pipeline integration (CI/CD).

Security Clearance & Eligibility Requirements

• Security Clearance: Must possess an active DHS Public Trust suitability determination or an active DoD Secret security clearance (or have the ability to obtain and maintain one based on contract specifications).
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required due to government contract security mandates.