Ascension LLC is seeking an experienced Accessibility Validation & Compliance Analyst to support accessibility compliance verification activities for digital content and documents produced for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The individual in this role will ensure that remediated digital content meets federal accessibility standards, including Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance requirements.

This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy, quality, and compliance of accessibility remediation deliverables before submission to the government. The Accessibility Validation & Compliance Analyst serves as the independent validation authority responsible for testing remediated documents using assistive technologies and accessibility validation tools.

The ideal candidate is a highly detail-oriented accessibility professional with strong analytical skills and demonstrated experience validating accessible documents using industry-standard tools such as CommonLook, PAC, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and JAWS screen reader software. The candidate must be capable of identifying accessibility compliance defects, documenting findings, and working collaboratively with remediation specialists to resolve accessibility issues.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Accessibility Validation & Compliance Analyst performs accessibility validation testing and quality assurance reviews on remediated digital documents to ensure compliance with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards. The analyst verifies that document structure, tagging, reading order, alternative text, and assistive technology compatibility meet accessibility requirements.

The candidate should be a methodical and quality-focused professional capable of executing structured validation processes and producing formal accessibility compliance verification reports.

The ideal candidate demonstrates the following characteristics:

• Strong attention to detail when evaluating accessibility compliance issues
• Ability to work independently in remote environments
• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• Familiarity with federal accessibility compliance standards
• Ability to anticipate accessibility defects and guide remediation improvements

This role supports the customer’s need to ensure accessibility compliance readiness, reduce regulatory risk, and support digital inclusion initiatives across the organization.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Validate remediated documents using CommonLook, PAC, and Adobe Acrobat accessibility validation tools
• Conduct screen reader testing using JAWS to verify document accessibility and usability
• Perform accessibility compliance reviews against WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 standards
• Generate accessibility verification and compliance reports documenting validation results
• Identify accessibility defects and communicate remediation requirements
• Conduct quality assurance reviews prior to final deliverable submission
• Verify document tagging structure, reading order, headings, and table accessibility
• Validate alternative text descriptions for images and visual elements
• Support accessibility audit readiness and compliance documentation
• Coordinate with remediation specialists to resolve accessibility defects
• Maintain documentation logs and validation tracking records