Web Content & Accessibility Specialist 2026P-0057
Ascension LLC is seeking a Web Content & Accessibility Specialist to support a mission-driven federal client by ensuring public-facing digital content is accurate, accessible, compliant, and user-centered. This role is critical to helping the client meet statutory accessibility requirements, improve the usability of web-based resources, and deliver clear, inclusive information to diverse audiences.
The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of web content management, accessibility compliance expertise, and stakeholder collaboration skills. This position is well suited for professionals who are passionate about digital equity, understand federal accessibility standards, and can translate complex requirements into practical, compliant web solutions. The role directly supports program transparency, public trust, and equitable access to information.
Position Summary
The Web Content & Accessibility Specialist supports the planning, development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of accessible digital content across client websites and platforms. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA standards, and federal digital policies, while also enhancing content clarity, consistency, and usability.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working in a regulated environment. They are self-driven, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision. This role requires the ability to anticipate accessibility risks, identify content gaps, recommend remediation strategies, and collaborate effectively with technical teams, content owners, and program stakeholders.
The Specialist is expected to resolve accessibility issues, support audits and reviews, improve content workflows, and ensure digital materials meet both compliance and user experience expectations. Tools may include enterprise CMS platforms, accessibility testing tools, document remediation software, collaboration platforms, and analytics dashboards.
Position Day-to-Day Activities
- Review, edit, and publish web content to ensure compliance with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA standards
- Conduct manual and automated accessibility testing using approved tools and methodologies
- Identify accessibility issues in web pages, documents, and multimedia content and recommend remediation strategies
- Remediate or coordinate remediation of PDFs, Word documents, presentations, and other digital assets
- Collaborate with developers, designers, and content owners to embed accessibility best practices into workflows
- Develop and maintain accessibility checklists, style guides, and content standards
- Support accessibility audits, compliance reporting, and corrective action tracking
- Provide guidance and training to stakeholders on accessible content creation and maintenance
- Monitor regulatory updates and emerging accessibility best practices relevant to federal web environments
- Document processes, findings, and recommendations clearly for technical and non-technical audiences
How to Apply
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| Job Category | Digital Media, Web Design |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Web Design, Communications, Information Systems, Accessibility Studies, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience | Demonstrated experience with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA standards in a professional environment | Strong written communication skills and attention to detail |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 3 to 5 years of experience supporting web content management and digital accessibility compliance |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Hands-on experience with accessibility testing tools such as WAVE, Axe, JAWS, NVDA, or similar | Experience remediating documents and web content for accessibility compliance | Familiarity with enterprise CMS platforms such as Drupal, WordPress, SharePoint, or similar |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting federal, state, or highly regulated public-sector clients | Professional certification such as CPACC, WAS, or equivalent accessibility credential | Experience collaborating with UX, development, and compliance teams in agile or hybrid environments | Knowledge of federal digital governance policies including OMB A-130 and related guidance | Ability to explain accessibility concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders | Experience supporting accessibility audits or consent decree remediation efforts |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance, if required by the client | U.S. citizenship or work authorization as required by contract |