Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a NEW 508 Tester in McLean, VA.

Responsibilities:

• NEW 508 Tester will serve as the advocate for accessibility, a resource for colleagues who need to develop accessible products, and provides outreach and training for project managers, web designers, developers and content providers


• Applies specific functional knowledge, working/general industry knowledge


• As a NEW 508 Tester, you will develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity


• Works independently with some guidance; may review or guide activities of more junior employees

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree and 2-4+ years of directly related experience or Master's degree and 0-2+ years of directly related experience; Years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree for certain roles; Certifications may be accepted in lieu of a degree for certain technical roles


• 2+ years of experience with 508 testing


• Experience with 508 testing using JAWS, Dragon, CCA, ZoomText, or Keyboard


• Experience with WCAG 2.0 A/AA standards, 508 testing of Information Communications Technology, and 508 troubleshooting and coding


• Experience with 508 vendors on existing platform or assistive technology tickets


• Experience working with teams for the approval of the product acceptance, including product security, performance testing, vulnerability testing, reliability, and fault tolerance testing


• Experience managing test data architecture definition and requests


• Ability to perform initial debugging on test failures and read through the code

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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