Job Description
KMS Job ID 2445141 KGS is seeking qualified candidates for our open positions, but we will only extend an offer of employment after a candidate applies through the link in our job posting. If you receive a job offer via email only and have not been interviewed by the KGS hiring manager, feel free to contact
[email protected] to verify its validity.
Koniag Management Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company
, is seeking an IT Accessibility Specialist to support
KMS and our government customer.
This is a Remote opportunity. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to: - Evaluating ICT for accessibility including interoperability with assistive technology.
- Remediating electronic content for accessibility.
- Assisting Program and project managers and purchasers of ICT to meet Section 508 regulations.
- Supporting and maintaining policies and procedures to address Section 508 requirements.
Preferred knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities include: - Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 and Section 508 standards.
- CPACC, CPWAS, Trusted Tester certification.
- Knowledge of the Federal procurement process with emphasis on Section 508 compliance.
- Experience assisting Program and project managers to meet Section 508 regulations.
- Experience using ANDI, ACRT, and Deque axe tools to evaluate web content for WCAG conformance and document test results.
- Experience using assistive technologies including JAWS, ZoomText, and Dragon Naturally Speaking to evaluate usability of applications for assistive technology users.
- Experience testing and remediating electronic documents for accessibility.
- Ability to collaborate in Microsoft Teams environment.
- Ability to use ServiceNow-based helpdesk tools to track and document work.
Requirements: - Five years' experience in the Digital Accessibility and Section 508 Compliance field
- Two years' experience of Section 508 program support including supporting development, procurement, and testing
- Excellent English written and oral communication skills
- US Citizenship
- Government background investigation required.
Working Environment & Conditions This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at
[email protected] or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352Koniag Management Solutions
Job Tags
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