Accessibility Specialist, Mid

Serve as a 508 tester and advocate for accessibility, a resource for colleagues who need to develop accessible products and applications in the government space. Apply specific functional, working, or general industry knowledge, when testing in both existing and in-development products, applications, and documentation and contribute to solutions to various problems of moderate scope and complexity. Work independently with some guidance and review or guide the activities of junior employees. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.


Basic Qualifications:

1+ years of experience as a 508-accessibility specialist

1+ years of experience with accessibility and 508 remediation of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents

1+ years of experience with the 508-tagging process in Adobe PDF

Experience with accessibility and 508 testing processes, including DHS Trusted Tester and assistive technology, including JAWS, NVDA, ZoomText, Dragon, or Keyboard testing

Experience with WCAG 2.0 A and AA standards and 508 standards as they apply to Information Communications Technology (ICT)

Experience with validating 508 compliances against government accessibility standards

Knowledge of CommonLook software

Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

Bachelor’s degree

Additional Qualifications:

Ability to follow a repeatable method of testing to produce audit results

Ability to explain next steps for compliance to developers clearly

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $60,400.00 to $137,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.