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Section 508 Task Lead

ID
2023-19063
Category
Information Technology
Location : Location
US-VA-Arlington
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain
N/A
Minimum Clearance Required
N/A
Travel Requirement
Less than 10%

Overview

Section 508 Task Lead (DHS-2023-19063-W):

 

Bowhead is seeking to network with a Section 508 Task Lead for an upcoming effort at the DHS office in Arlington, VA who will provide over site to 508 Testing and apply 508 testing knowledge to compliance for the DHS. The Section 508 Tester will be working with a team of DHS professionals to maintain the 508 Compliance for its customers.  

 

 

Responsibilities

  • Working Knowledge of Inspection/Testing tools. Able to independently demonstrate testing acumen. Does not require assistance or support with testing.
  • Working Knowledge of the appropriate way to use AT for testing. Able to recommend and defend the proper specification and configuration for each of the DHS Standard AT, when using the AT as a test tool.
  • Ability to translate non-conformance to Test Standards into a Risk statement based on the impacted user population
  • Basic familiarity with the components of a standard IT SDLC: Plan, Define, Design, Build, Deploy, Transfer to Ops, etc.
  • Understands Agile software development and traditional project management, such as Scrum and Waterfall
  • Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 Principles, Guidelines, Success Criteria, and Sufficient Techniques
  • 508 Testing Ability.
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize JAWS, Dragon, and Zoomtext (at a minimum) as testing/troubleshooting tools.
  • Report Writing.
  • Knowledge of 508 law including provisions.
  • Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 Principles, Guidelines, and Success Criteria. Email communication.
  • Responsible for compliance with the Section 508. Completes reporting materials and other necessary documentation as required including test logs and VPATs. Ability to explain concepts specific to the area of information technology to an audience lacking familiarity with such concepts.
  • Basic familiarity with the components of a standard IT SDLC: Plan, Define, Design, Build, Deploy, Transfer to Ops, etc. Knowledge of 508 law including provisions. Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 Principles, Guidelines, Success Criteria, and Sufficient Techniques. 508 Testing Ability. Report Writing.
  • Coordinate and prioritize 508 Compliance testing activities and the work with multiple development teams and software projects.
  • Write test report documentation that is clear and easy to consume by both technical and non-technical audience.
  • Experience with 508 Compliance test scripts and reporting of test results
  • Experience with 508 Compliance testing of web software applications
  • Must have the ability to independently troubleshoot software 508 Compliance issues including testing and troubleshooting SW/HW accessibility issues
  • Understanding of the formal software development process and quality assurance standards
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree is required at a minimum in addition to five to eight (5 to 8) years' of experience as a Project Control Specialist
  • No less than three years of substantive and relevant experience in 508
  • Certified DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester & DHS Trusted Tester Certification for Web on Windows- Preferred
  • Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
  • Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift up to 15 to 25 pounds 
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
  • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: There are no Security clearance requirements at this time, however successful candidates must be able to pass a Background check.  Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement based on contractual needs.  Due to the location of this work, candidates must be US Citizens.  

 

 

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