508 Compliance & Accessibility Analyst

TL;DR

508 Compliance & Accessibility Analyst: Ensuring digital accessibility for Department of Veterans Affairs electronic and information technology (EIT) deliverables with an accent on Section 508 compliance, WCAG 2.1 AA, and federal accessibility mandates. Focus on leading accessibility testing, remediation strategy, policy development, and team‑wide implementation.

Location: Arlington, VA (Remote)

Company

hirify.global is seeking a Section 508 Compliance & Accessibility Analyst to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) T4NG Consolidated Corporate Support Services (CCSS) 2.0 program.

What you will do

• Serve as the accessibility authority, guiding and overseeing the work of 508 analysts, testers, and accessibility resources across the team.
• Conduct comprehensive accessibility evaluations of websites, applications, documents, and multimedia content.
• Lead remediation planning by providing detailed, actionable guidance to developers, UX designers, content authors, and product teams.
• Create and maintain accessibility policies, standards, checklists, and governance frameworks.
• Support cybersecurity teams by ensuring accessibility requirements are incorporated into secure design and development.
• Maintain accessibility documentation for audits, ATO packages, and federal reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in cyber security operations, risk assessment, vulnerability management, or information security compliance.
• 5+ years of experience in Section 508 compliance, accessibility testing, or digital accessibility consulting.
• Deep knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA, Revised Section 508, Trusted Tester processes, and accessibility testing methodologies.
• Proficiency with assistive technologies and accessibility testing tools.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with VA’s Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools and associated security workflows.
• Accessibility certifications such as Trusted Tester (TTV5), IAAP CPACC, WAS, or ADS.
• Cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, CAP, or CISSP Associate.
• Experience supporting federal agencies or large enterprise accessibility programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid parental leave.
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with employer contributions 100% vested from day 1.
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
• Monthly phone and internet stipend.
• Tuition and training reimbursement.