SummaryCome join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance ! Chenega Enterprise Systems & Solutions, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services ’ company, is looking for an Accessibility Specialist to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). The Accessibility Specialist will work as part of a team providing support in the Accessible Technology and S.508 compliance task area for the CISA OCIO.Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employee’s knowledge, critical thinking, innovative solutions for our clients.Responsibilities
Provide assessment, testing, customer support and technical assistance for Section 508 compliance for CISA products.
Develop and maintain Section 508 compliance and ATP program training, orientation, and educational materials.
Support the CISA agency use of semi and fully automated accessibility testing tools.
Research and identify candidate accessibility testing and user interface (UI)
automation tools
Develop Service Level Agreements (SLAs), policy, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and best practices for IT Programs and Program managers and staff regarding Section 508 and Accessible Technology Program.
Work in partnership with disability-related and equal opportunity-related programs and organizations, including CISA interest groups and the Office of Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Accessibility to ensure coordinated technology accessibility services for CISA employees.
Provide programmatic and technical assistance to respective employees, offices, and/or programs within CISA regarding the maintenance and use of accessible technology.
Perform assistive technology needs assessments for persons with disabilities
Evaluate new assistive technology for use within the CISA IT environment and track usage of such products within the CISA environment
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in related field and 3-10 years relevant experience
DHS Trusted Tester certification, Version 5.0 (or later) desired
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience implementing Section 508 compliance policies and procedures within a Federal Government agency.
Exeprience maturing an Accessible Technology Program that includes innovative training methods and broad stakeholder engagement strategies to deliver equal access to technology.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Final salary determination based on skill-set, qualifications, and approved funding.Many of our jobs come with great benefits – Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and may include the following:Paid Time OffPTO / Vacation – 5.67 hours accrued per pay period / 136 hours accrued annuallyPaid Holidays - 11California residents receive an additional 24 hours of sick leave a yearHealth & WellnessMedicalDentalVisionPrescriptionEmployee Assistance ProgramShort- & Long-Term DisabilityLife and AD&D InsuranceSpending AccountFlexible Spending AccountHealth Savings AccountHealth Reimbursement AccountDependent Care Spending AccountCommuter BenefitsRetirement401k / 401aVoluntary BenefitsHospital IndemnityCritical IllnessAccident InsurancePet InsuranceLegal InsuranceID Theft Protection.Teleworking Permitted?YesTeleworking Details100% RemoteEstimated Salary/WageUSD $98,875.29/Yr. Up to USD $120,000.00/Yr.Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledNative preference under PL 93-638.We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program
