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Ascension is seeking an experienced Section 508 Trusted Tester / Accessibility Compliance Specialist to support FEMA’s National Training and Education Division (NTED) Training Partners Program (TPP). The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise evaluating digital content, training materials, and technology solutions against federal accessibility requirements and ensuring compliance with Section 508 standards.

This position is critical to helping FEMA ensure that training products, learning materials, and supporting technology resources are accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. The successful candidate will bring strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and practical experience conducting accessibility assessments, documenting findings, validating remediation efforts, and communicating compliance recommendations to technical and program stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional who can independently execute accessibility testing activities, interpret Section 508 requirements, identify compliance risks, and provide actionable recommendations that improve the usability and accessibility of FEMA training resources.

Summary of Contractor Role

The Technical Specialist III – Section 508 Trusted Tester provides specialized accessibility testing and compliance support for FEMA NTED training programs. The contractor will perform Section 508 compliance assessments, accessibility validation, quality assurance reviews, and technical consultations supporting FEMA’s review of training products and delivery capabilities.

The position supports activities such as reviewing digital learning materials, evaluating web-based content, validating accessibility features, documenting testing results, and supporting remediation discussions with developers, instructional designers, and program stakeholders.

The contractor will apply Section 508 standards, accessibility testing methodologies, and quality assurance practices to ensure FEMA-sponsored training resources meet federal accessibility expectations.

The successful candidate should be comfortable working independently, managing multiple review assignments, producing clear technical documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Expected Position Activities

The Technical Specialist III will:

• Perform Section 508 accessibility compliance testing of digital products, training materials, websites, applications, and electronic documents.
• Execute Trusted Tester evaluation procedures to identify accessibility barriers and compliance issues.
• Review training content, multimedia products, learning management system (LMS) content, and electronic materials for accessibility compliance.
• Validate remediation efforts and confirm corrective actions resolve identified accessibility issues.
• Document testing results, findings, defects, recommendations, and compliance status reports.
• Prepare accessibility assessment reports, technical summaries, and audit documentation for government review.
• Analyze accessibility requirements and translate findings into actionable improvement recommendations.
• Support quality assurance reviews associated with FEMA training products and curriculum materials.
• Participate in stakeholder discussions regarding accessibility requirements, remediation strategies, and testing outcomes.
• Advise project teams on accessibility best practices, Section 508 requirements, and compliance considerations.
• Maintain awareness of evolving accessibility standards, testing tools, and federal compliance practices.