508 Compliance Analyst - Chenega Corporation

508 Compliance Analyst

Tacoma, WA

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level! 

Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions (CARS) was created with the purpose of providing integrated enterprise IT support to Federal customers both CONUS and OCONUS. CARS employs Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with decades of experience working in the Federal marketplace.

The 508 Compliance Analyst assesses ICT for Section 508 compliance and conducts web accessibility testing using both automated tools and manual methods. They provide technical assistance and plain language reports to developers, offering code examples to resolve non-compliance issues. The role involves close collaboration with developers, designers, and the SDD 508 PMO team to ensure accessibility is prioritized in the development process. Additionally, they monitor compliance efforts, stay informed on accessibility trends, and coach teams on best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assess information and communication technology (ICT) for Section 508 compliance.
• Conduct comprehensive web accessibility testing using both automated tools and manual techniques.
• Provide technical assistance to developers and clients to assist with remediation of non-compliance issues.
• Use the ACRT to provide Accessibility testing reports to the Development Team.
• Generate plain language reports for developers outlining compliance issues and spelling out steps to remediate those issues – including code examples - whether they originate from internal audits or audits conducted by the SDD 508 PMO’s Team (Federal staff).
• Coordinate and communicate with the SDD 508 PMO Team (Federal staff) on a regular basis to ensure web products are making continual progress toward full compliance.
• Collaborate with developers, designers, and content creators to ensure accessibility is integrated into the early stages of the design and development processes (SDLC).
• Field and answer Accessibility questions as they arise from the Development team and other stakeholders.
• Coach Development team on effective Accessibility practices to apply throughout the SDLC.
• Monitor and report on the status of accessibility compliance efforts.
• Stay up to date with the latest accessibility trends, tools, and best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 1+ years of experience in accessibility compliance or a related role.
  • Proven experience in testing and evaluating user interfaces using accessibility testing tools such as ANDI, Deque Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, or similar.
• Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Trusted Tester Certified or other accessibility certifications (e.g., CPACC, WAS, CPWA) prior to hire.
• Background check required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in Section 508 accessibility requirements and WCAG guidelines.
• Ability to provide subject matter expertise and to conduct training sessions for the Development team and other stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web technologies.
• Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting.
• Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals.
• Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experience working in a home office setting as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired.
• Good problem-solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it.

How you’ll grow 

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. 

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers. 

Benefits 

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits. 

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you. 

Chenega MIOS’s culture 

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives. 

Corporate citizenship 

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities. 

Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world. 

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