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TestPros, Inc.Senior Accessibility QA Specialist - DHS Trusted Tester Certified Part Time & Remote)
TestPros, Inc. is hiring a Senior Accessibility QA Specialist for a part-time, remote contract position based in the United States. This role supports an anticipated higher…
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TestPros, Inc. is hiring a Senior Accessibility QA Specialist for a part-time, remote contract position based in the United States. This role supports an anticipated higher education digital accessibility remediation program, contingent upon contract award. TestPros provides independent IT assessment solutions to the U.S. Federal Government and commercial clients across the country. The person in this role will focus on validating remediated digital documents, performing manual and automated tests, and…
Job Description
TestPros, Inc. is hiring a Senior Accessibility QA Specialist for a part-time, remote contract position based in the United States. This role supports an anticipated higher education digital accessibility remediation program, contingent upon contract award. TestPros provides independent IT assessment solutions to the U.S. Federal Government and commercial clients across the country.
The person in this role will focus on validating remediated digital documents, performing manual and automated tests, and finding accessibility defects. Ideal candidates have background in evaluating digital accessibility for colleges, universities, government agencies, or other complex institutions, with a strong focus on PDF accessibility and assistive technology testing.
Compensation for this project-based opportunity ranges from $40 to $75 per hour as a 1099 or Corp-to-Corp arrangement. Final pay is determined by factors such as experience, qualifications, and government contract labor rate requirements, and may fall outside the estimated range.
Responsibilities
- Conduct accessibility quality assurance and validation of PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other digital documents.
- Perform manual and automated accessibility testing against WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA, and Section 508 requirements.
- Use assistive technologies like JAWS, NVDA, and keyboard-only navigation to verify accessibility.
- Evaluate document structures, reading order, headings, tables, forms, alternative text, and interactive elements.
- Validate complex academic materials, scientific documents, and student-facing content.
- Identify, document, and classify accessibility defects while recommending corrective actions.
- Collaborate with document remediation specialists to resolve deficiencies and minimize rework.
- Verify corrected files and perform final acceptance testing prior to delivery.
- Prepare accessibility validation reports, quality assurance documentation, and defect summaries.
- Support quality metrics, first-pass acceptance goals, and turnaround commitments.
- Help develop and improve accessibility testing procedures and quality control workflows.
- Attend project meetings and offer technical guidance regarding accessibility compliance.
Requirements
- Current DHS Trusted Tester certification for Section 508 compliance
- Demonstrated experience in conducting manual accessibility testing and validation
- Hands-on background evaluating accessible PDF files and other digital formats
- Experience supporting accessibility initiatives in higher education, government, healthcare, or similarly complex entities
- Strong knowledge of Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, and PDF accessibility standards
- Proficiency with testing tools including JAWS, NVDA, Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Checker, and PAC
- Experience reviewing remediation results and writing detailed accessibility testing reports
- Ability to identify critical accessibility defects and verify their correction
Qualifications
- Prior university or college accessibility testing experience involving course materials, academic documents, learning management systems, and student services content
- Experience supporting large-scale ADA Title II or Section 508 compliance programs
- IAAP Accessible Document Specialist, CPACC, or Web Accessibility Specialist certification
- Experience validating complex STEM documents, mathematical notation, fillable forms, and scanned materials
- Experience with PDF/UA conformity assessments and manual testing of accessible documents
- Familiarity with HIPAA, FERPA, and secure handling of sensitive files
- Experience working within defined accessibility QA performance metrics and remediation SLAs
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this job remote?
Yes, the work location is remote within the United States.
What is the employment type and schedule?
This is a part-time, project-based contract opportunity that is contingent upon contract award.
What certifications are required?
Candidates must hold a current DHS Trusted Tester certification for Section 508 accessibility compliance.
What is the pay rate for this position?
The good-faith estimated pay range is $40 to $75 per hour on a 1099 or Corp-to-Corp basis, though final compensation is determined by factors such as experience and government contract labor rate requirements.
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