Section 508 Compliance SME/Analyst

Remote, Anywhere in the US. Immediate Hire

It’s an exciting time to be joining a rapidly growing small business! Rainmakers Strategic Solutions LLC, a certified SBA 8(a), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), is looking to immediately fill a key Section 508 SME/Analyst position on an exciting and high-profile Federal agency project.  

To ensure the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) IT projects and processes are designed to be more user-centric, and it understand the people for whom the agency is creating programs and services, it has awarded Rainmakers a multi-year project to help support initiatives related to human centered design (HCD) and 508 compliance.

If you have a passion for accessibility, assistive technology solutions, ADA compliance,   and current knowledge of accessibility market and industry trends please respond.

Key Duties/Responsibilities of the 508 Compliance SME/Analyst

The 508 Subject Matter Expert (SME)/Analyst will lead a range of 508 compliance activities that include:

  • Perform 508 remediation
  • Support the CMS Section 508 team with development of HCD artifacts to include rapid prototype wireframes, user stories/personas, and kanbans
  • Offer SME in Section 508 requirements and implementation, and accessibility.
  • Develop and implement Section 508 related instructor-led and self-paced e-learning trainings, videos, Standard Operating Procedures, and marketing materials
  • Provide support to web content development and outreach activities
  • Conduct manual and automated testing of web applications to evaluate accessibility in accordance with Section 508 standards, WCAG 2.0/2.1, and other accessibility laws/regulations
  • Review and analyze web application code, UI/UX design, and content to identify accessibility issues
  • Document, track, and report accessibility issues, providing clear steps for reproducing problems and recommendations for resolution
  • Suggest improvements to the agency’s Section 508 processes and procedures
  • Coordinate HCD best practices with HDC consultants, with a focus on the 508 perspective
  • Take notes at 508 committee meetings, to ensure accuracy of 508 technical content discussion, support direction to its sub-group meetings, and track 508 issues and resolutions
  • Perform tasks in an agile environment, working closely with the client on a routine basis
  • Participate in daily team scrums and client meetings/calls as required
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Education

  • Degree in Assistive Technology, Educational Technology is preferred

Experience

  • Minimum of 8 years of professional experience with accessibility and Section 508 compliance
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience contracting with government agencies, (ideally with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)

Skills

  • Strong sense of ownership, accountability, urgency, and drive
  • Ability to be flexible and operate in an agile environment
  • Professionalism for direct client interaction
  • Self‐directed and detail oriented
  • Able to work in a team environment
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities
  • Exceptional writing skills
  • Web content accessibility guidelines
  • CommonLook
  • WCAG 2.0 standards
  • Familiarity with VPATs
  • ADA compliance standards
  • Accessibility testing

Software Proficiency

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, Accessibility packages, such as, but not required to have all, Adobe Acrobat, PAC3, WAVE toolbar, ANDI, JAWS, NVDA, Dragon Naturally Speaking, Read&Write, ABBYY finreader, TextAloud, and other assistive technologies

Certifications

N/A

Environment and Cognitive/Physical Demands

  • Teleworking, virtual work environment
  • Ability to read, keyboard, reason, communicate effectively and problem solve
  • Requires prolonged sitting and telephone use
  • Requires the use of office equipment such as computer terminals, telephones, copiers and printers
  • Infrequent lifting to 15 pounds
  • Infrequent stooping
  • Periodic travel

Segregation of Duties

Employees are accountable for performing their job responsibilities per Rainmakers’ core values, as well as policies and procedures, including but not limited to: segregation of duties, HIPAA, security and privacy, CMS requirements, the Rainmakers Compliance Program and any other applicable laws, rules and regulations.

Statement of Other Duties

This document describes the essential functions, requirements, and responsibilities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Employees may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description and may be required to perform any task requested by the supervisor or management.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities as well as Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity.

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