Testing / Section 508 Specialist to support accessibility testing, quality assurance, usability validation, and compliance review for federal digital learning products, web-based training platforms, and program deliverables.

This role focuses on ensuring that eLearning content, web-based applications, documents, reports, multimedia assets, and user-facing digital materials are accessible, usable, and compliant with Section 508 and related accessibility standards. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience reviewing digital content and web-based functionality for accessibility, documenting findings, and working with cross-functional teams to support remediation.

Key Responsibilities

Perform Section 508/accessibility testing of eLearning modules, web-based training content, learning management system functionality, documents, reports, and multimedia deliverables
Review digital products for accessibility, usability, navigation, readability, keyboard access, screen reader compatibility, captions, transcripts, alt text, color contrast, and form accessibility
Support quality assurance testing of online courses, web applications, learner workflows, assessments, certificates, transcripts, reports, and user support materials
Develop and execute accessibility test cases, QA checklists, review procedures, and validation scripts
Document accessibility issues, defects, remediation recommendations, severity, and resolution status
Coordinate with eLearning developers, web developers, instructional designers, QA staff, technical writers, and program teams to support remediation and retesting
Validate that corrected items meet accessibility and quality requirements before customer submission or release
Support testing of SCORM or LMS-published courseware to confirm functionality, tracking, completion, and learner experience
Review electronic documents and training materials for accessible formatting and compliance readiness
Support accessibility reviews for multimedia elements including video, audio, animations, captions, transcripts, and descriptive text
Assist with user acceptance testing, regression testing, release validation, and post-release verification
Maintain testing records, defect logs, accessibility findings, remediation trackers, and validation evidence
Help improve accessibility testing procedures, templates, checklists, and team guidance
Stay current with Section 508, WCAG, and federal digital accessibility practices

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Human-Computer Interaction, Education, Digital Media, Quality Assurance, Accessibility, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
At least 3 years of experience supporting accessibility testing, Section 508 review, QA testing, web testing, eLearning testing, or related digital quality activities
Working knowledge of Section 508, WCAG, and digital accessibility principles
Experience testing web-based applications, eLearning content, electronic documents, reports, or multimedia products for accessibility
Familiarity with screen reader testing concepts, keyboard-only navigation, color contrast checks, alt text review, captions, transcripts, and accessible document formatting
Experience documenting defects, accessibility findings, remediation guidance, and validation results
Ability to work with developers, instructional designers, writers, QA staff, and program teams to support issue resolution
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify usability, accessibility, and quality issues
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple testing cycles and deadlines in a remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting federal, healthcare, training, IT, or learning management programs
Experience testing Learning Management System (LMS) functionality, SCORM packages, online courses, or digital training products
Experience with common accessibility testing tools, screen readers, browser-based accessibility checkers, or document accessibility review tools
Familiarity with Section 508 conformance documentation, accessibility checklists, VPAT/ACR concepts, or remediation tracking
Experience supporting regression testing, user acceptance testing, release readiness reviews, or production validation
Familiarity with accessible multimedia design, captioning, transcripts, audio description concepts, and accessible interaction design
Accessibility, QA, testing, Agile, or Section 508-related certifications/training are a plus
Experience with using artificial intelligence to improve task efficiency is a plus

Summary of Benefits

15 PTO days
11 paid holidays
Medical Insurance with - 3 options (HSA with $600 Employer Contribution).
Dental Insurance with no age limit orthodonture.
Vision Insurance through EyeMed in and out of network coverage.
Short Term and Long-Term Disability coverage with 100% premium support,
Life insurance and AD&D with 100% premium support
Supplemental Life Insurance
Critical Care and Accident Insurance availability
Pet Insurance through Nationwide
Employee Assistance Program
401k with enrollment from day one. 4% deferral by company.
$1500 Annual Training Budget
$1500 Referral bonus
Eligibility for annual merit and discretionary bonus
Flexible work arrangements

Swingtech Consulting, Inc.

New Jobs

Testing / Section 508 Specialist- Remote (DC, MD, VA Locals Only)