508 Tester

TACG is seeking a Section 508 Tester to join our team supporting the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in designing, deploying, and maintaining the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) Data Management system (DMS) to implement, monitor, and enforce regulations for vessel incidental discharges. This will be a cloud-based, Low-Code Application Platform (LCAP) solution using Appian.

The Section 508 Tester shall possess the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to address the accessibility requirements; advocate for accessibility, and act as a resource for colleagues developing accessible products and applications in the Government space; and ensure comprehensive validation of system compliance.

Work Location:

There will be occasional USCG meetings in the DC Metro Area or West Virginia. The Section 508 Tester may work remotely, but if there is interest in attending USCG meetings, then the Section 508 Tester should reside within one hour travel time from the DC Metro Area.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Apply applicable Section 508 standards (including WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA Success Criteria) by conducting testing using the DHS Trusted Tester for Web Methodology Version 5.0 or successor versions;
• Develop and maintain a Section 508 Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Plan that includes both functional and technical requirements, design, and integration; and
• Provide written Accessibility Conformance Reports, based on the product's Voluntary Product Accessibility Template; and participate in working groups and/or meetings with USCG stakeholders to discuss requirements and/or present 508 strategies and solutions.
• Develop and Maintain Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), Test Case Specifications, System Acceptance Test Procedures, and associated reports
  
  

Requirements (include, but are not limited to):

• Clearance:
• Must have or be eligible for a Tier 1 background investigation
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Education/Certification:
• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science or an IT related field
• Current DHS 508 Trusted Tester Certification
• Experience:
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Section 508 Tester
• Experience specializing in accessibility and conducting Section 508 compliance audits
• Experience with USCG is a plus
• Experience with VIDA DMS is a definite plus
• Experience with Appian or other LCAP solutions is a plus
• Experience with cloud implementations is a plus
• Development of automated testing solutions is a plus
  
  

About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE's ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

Copper River's Culture

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidays
• Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
  
  

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.

Disclaimer:

The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.