Testing – Section 508 Specialist

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🕒 July 16

🏛️ District of Columbia, Maryland, +1 more states – Remote

🏛️ District of Columbia – Remote 🦀 Maryland – Remote ⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Swingtech

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2009

🔒 Cybersecurity

💼 Consulting

Cybersecurity • Information Technology • Consulting

Swingtech is an innovative management and technology services company based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Founded in 2009, Swingtech has established itself as a leading provider of comprehensive and transformational business results. The company specializes in a wide range of services including program management, information technology, human capital and training solutions, cybersecurity, financial consulting, and professional and administrative support. As a Women-Owned, U. S. Small Business Administration certified 8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Business, Swingtech is committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions to its clients.

📋 Description

• 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

🎯 Requirements

• 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 • 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

🏖️ 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 with 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