Digital Accessible Document Specialist

Job Title: Digital Accessible Document Specialist

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid)

Duration: 12-Month Contract (Possible Extension)

Job Overview

We are seeking a Digital Accessible Document Specialist to support enterprise accessibility initiatives. This role focuses on ensuring digital documents are fully accessible and compliant with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in document remediation, accessibility tools, and compliance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit, remediate, and validate digital documents:
• PDFs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and forms
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards:
• WCAG 2.1 AA
• PDF/UA
• Section 508
• Utilize tools such as:
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• CommonLook
• PAC (PDF Accessibility Checker)
• Develop and maintain:
• Accessible templates
• Style guides
• Best practice documentation
• Perform quality assurance checks and track remediation progress
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support accessibility initiatives
  

Required Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in digital document accessibility remediation
• Strong expertise in:
• PDF tagging
• Form accessibility
• Advanced proficiency in:
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• CommonLook, PAC
• Solid understanding of:
• WCAG 2.1 AA
• PDF/UA (ISO 14289)
• Section 508
• ADA Title II
• Experience with Microsoft Office accessibility (Word, Excel, PDF)
• Knowledge of screen reader behavior and accessibility testing
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on government or public-sector projects
• Familiarity with assistive technologies:
• JAWS, NVDA
• Relevant certifications:
• DHS Trusted Tester
• IAAP ADS
• Experience with document management systems and batch remediation workflows