Accessibility QA​/Testing Analyst

Job Title:

Accessibility QA / Testing Analyst Duration: 1-year base period + 4 one-year renewal options (Total potential term: 5 years)

Location:

Remote Position Type:
Contract Ceipal  Job Code: K26-0050-25 End Client:
Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), MD Scope of Project

The Accessibility QA / Testing project will ensure that all electronic documents comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA, Section 508, PDF/UA, and ADA Title II/III standards. The scope includes comprehensive accessibility assessments, validation of remediated documents, compliance reporting, and support for audit readiness.

• Perform Accessibility Testing:
  Test PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents for compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA, Section 508, PDF/UA, and ADA Title II/III standards using both automated and manual methods.
• Validate Using Assistive Technologies:
  Conduct validation using tools such as JAWS Screen Reader, Common Look, and Adobe Acrobat to ensure accurate tagging, logical reading order, accessible tables, forms, and proper color contrast.
• Identify & Document Defects:
  Document accessibility issues with clear descriptions, WCAG success criteria mapping, severity levels, and actionable remediation recommendations.
• Generate Compliance Reports:
  Produce audit-ready validation reports that demonstrate compliance and can withstand regulatory or DOJ review.
• Collaborate on Remediation & Quality Assurance:
  Work closely with remediation teams to verify corrections, ensure SLA adherence, and maintain secure handling and version control of documents.

• Expert Knowledge of Accessibility Standards:
  Strong understanding of WCAG 2.1 Level AA, Section 508, PDF/UA, and ADA requirements, with the ability to interpret and apply success criteria accurately.
• Assistive Technology & Testing Tools Proficiency:
  Hands-on experience using JAWS Screen Reader, Common Look, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and other accessibility testing tools for manual and automated validation.
• Accessibility Defect Analysis & Reporting:
  Ability to identify structural and semantic accessibility issues, map findings to WCAG criteria, and produce clear, audit-ready remediation and compliance reports.