508 Compliance Specialist - Collateral

The Bowen Group, a values-led, industry leader in strategic communications, telehealth, health communications, and wellness services and staffing is searching for a Collateral 508 Compliance Specialist.

This is a part-time remote position*

Get ready to jump on board with the industry leader in the provision of wellness services to the military and veteran communities! The Bowen Group has an outstanding opportunity for a Collateral 508 Compliance Specialist to join our team supporting multiple contracts. Level up in your career and support the military community at The Bowen Group.

CORE FUNCTIONS:

Perform daily tasks for the contract that includes:

• Provides guidance on pending changes to Section 508 regulations and performs an impact assessment
• Analyzes documents for 508 compliance and troubleshoots accessibility issues
• Ensures all documents are prepared or finalized in accordance with Section 508 compliance requirements
• Assists with captioning pre-recorded video or multimedia products
• Maintains standardized Section 508 Compliance checklists for PDF, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, eLearning and video
• Maintains expertise in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Skills in:

• Preparing 508 compliant document templates for authors to use in document preparation
• Understanding 508 requirements for projects, adheres to corporate and industry standards and complies with federal regulations and client requirements
• Using teamwork, communication and time management skills while multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Training and assisting team members as required
• Providing status reports of progress on a weekly basis

Ability to:

• Use of JAWS and Adobe Acrobat DC.
• Advise supervisor of any critical issues to ensure excellent customer service
• Identify and correct 508 compliance issues in various types of products
• Lead a small team of 508 compliance testers, if requested

Perform other duties as requested.

Efficiency and Time Management

Maintain expertise in software systems. Ensure a streamlined flow and process, work quickly, stay abreast of trends and innovations and learn new software quickly. Multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Quality Assurance Regulation

Support quality assurance programs. Support quality control policies and procedures through the adherence to quality standards. Ensure that all deliverables adhere to established policy and stylistic standards, acute attention to detail, ensure visual consistency.

File Management

Adhere to the file structure set in place for Creative Services; load all current/working files to the cloud at the end of every workday. Keep software files organized. Load final client files to cloud platforms and update as needed.

Section 508 Compliance

Ensure all documents are prepared and finalized in accordance with Section 508 compliance requirements. Analyze documents for Section 508 compliance and troubleshoot accessibility issues with these documents.

Education and Work Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's from an accredited college or university in a related discipline
• Work Experience: 3 or more years of experience in field.
• Experience with HTML, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, YouTube, JAWS and other similar applications

Industry Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Section 508 requirements and policies, WCAG, accessibility standards and best practices
• Knowledge of JAWS and other assistive-related technologies; experience with remediation
• Terms and concepts commonly expressed in the Armed Services and federal government

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain/maintain a secret clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen

* This position is only open in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, MD, MI, MA, MN, NM, MO, MT, NC, ND, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WA, WV.

The Bowen Group provides support to federal government clients. Some of these clients may require our employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Therefore, by applying for this position, you understand that you may be required to disclose your vaccination status as a condition of employment.

The Bowen Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of sex; race; color; creed; national origin; religion; age; marital status; pregnancy; physical, mental or sensory disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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