Accessibility Application Specialist

ADA Application Specialist (Accessibility Compliance)

Remote

Contract through April 2026 | Full-time contract

One of our public sector clients is seeking an ADA Application Specialist to support accessibility compliance initiatives across a portfolio of web-based applications. This role plays a key part in helping applications meet ADA and Section 508 accessibility standards ahead of an April 2026 compliance deadline.

You will work with existing applications (both public-facing and internal), reviewing accessibility, documenting findings, and supporting remediation efforts. Training, tools, and guidance are provided — prior experience with internal or government-specific systems is not required.

What you’ll be doing:

• Review and test web-based applications for ADA and Section 508 accessibility compliance
• Identify accessibility issues and clearly document findings and severity
• Support remediation by making recommendations to development teams or executing fixes when appropriate
• Validate work completed by developers to ensure accessibility standards are met
• Work across a variety of applications, including form-based tools and GIS-related platforms
• Use approved accessibility testing tools such as WAVE, ANDI, Accessibility Insights (web and desktop), NVDA, PDF Accessibility Checker, and Evinced
• Follow established testing and remediation procedures
• Track progress, log results, and communicate updates with the team
• Support additional applications or teams as bandwidth allows

What we’re looking for:

• Working knowledge of ADA, Section 508, or WCAG accessibility standards
• Experience testing web applications or digital content for accessibility
• Familiarity with accessibility testing tools or assistive technologies
• Strong attention to detail and comfort with structured, repeatable work
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment

Nice to have (not required):

• Experience with application remediation or frontend development
• Familiarity with form-based tools or GIS-related applications
• Prior experience supporting public-sector or compliance-driven initiatives

If you’re interested in accessibility, compliance, and making digital systems usable for everyone — this role offers stable, meaningful work with clear direction and defined outcomes.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology