Accessibility Specialist (Seasonal Coverage Role)

Accessibility Specialist (Seasonal Coverage Role)

Department: Design

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: Remote (select US states)

Reporting To: Christina Kornegay

Compensation: $135,884.40 - $150,235.80 / year

Description

We are looking for an empathetic, detail-oriented, and proactive Accessibility Specialist to provide dedicated accessibility strategy, auditing, and remediation coverage across our client deliverables.

Note: This is a seasonal, fixed-term coverage role expected to run from December 2026 through May 2027 (specific employment dates are subject to change based on project needs).

Accessibility Specialists wear many hats-serving as auditor, educator, coach, technical advisor, and advocate for inclusive design. In this role, you will act as a key subject matter expert across cross-functional teams, ensuring our digital products, interfaces, and document deliverables not only meet but exceed Section 508, WCAG 2.2 AA, and ADA standards. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in assistive technologies, HTML5, and web standards, along with a passion for removing barriers and delivering high-quality digital experiences for Veterans and the public. Prior experience in federal government contracting or consulting is highly valued.

A typical day for a Coforma Accessibility Specialist might include performing accessibility audits and design reviews, reviewing Figma mockups for inclusive design practices, or advising developers on proper coding and VA Design System fixes. You might also audit and remediate non-web document formats (such as PDFs, Google Docs, or Microsoft Office files), support Veteran-Facing Services (VFS) teams in preparing for official VA 508 office audits, or provide assistive tech support for user research sessions to capture real-world accessibility observations. The best part of your day will be mentoring peers and celebrating when a delivery team successfully ships an accessible, barrier-free digital tool.

This role requires a persistent, positive, and growth-oriented mindset, along with a high degree of initiative and autonomy. You will thrive here if you are curious, highly collaborative, and dedicated to embedding accessibility throughout the entire product lifecycle-from initial strategy to measuring success. If you're passionate about improving lives through digital products and services, Coforma is a great company for you.

$135,884 to $150,235 Annualized Salary + Benefits

Placement within this range will be based on the competency level of the candidate. An offer will be made at one of the following tiers:

• Tier 1 - $135,884.40: Meets stated qualification and experience requirements. May need guidance and training beyond onboarding to perform the more complex functions of the role.
• Tier 2 - $142,800.00: Experienced and fully competent. Will be able to independently perform key responsibilities of the role once onboarding is completed.
• Tier 3 - $150,235.80: Highly experienced and can perform all responsibilities of the role at a higher level than expected once onboarding is completed.

To honor our company-wide equitable pay system, the posted salary range and corresponding tier salaries are non-negotiable.

This is a US-based remote position open to applicants in the states listed below. Some travel may be required.

To ensure we remain compliant with all state, county, and local employment and tax regulations, applicants must currently reside in one of the following states to be considered for employment with Coforma. This list will be updated periodically as our PeopleOps team works to open up hiring in additional states.

• Arizona
• California
• District of Columbia
• Florida
• Georgia
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Montana
• Nevada
• New Jersey
• New York
• North Carolina
• Oregon
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Virginia
• Washington
• Wisconsin

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities):

• Web and Design Accessibility Auditing: Conduct accessibility audits and design reviews of single-page applications, components, and content across VA.gov, identifying non-compliant patterns and providing clear remediation guidance.
• VFS Team Guidance and Audit Prep: Advise VFS teams on accessible coding practices and design system fixes, help teams prepare for VA 508 office audits, and translate audit feedback into actionable work items. Provide strategy to VA VFS teams to assist in the success of accessible deliverables.
• Document Remediation: Audit and remediate non-web document formats, including PDFs, Microsoft Office files, and Google Docs, ensuring they meet established accessibility standards.
• Stakeholder and Partner Collaboration: Work directly with internal and external technical stakeholders, vendors, and partners, and liaise with third-party providers and government accessibility offices to align on compliance expectations.

In Your First Two Weeks, You Will:

• Complete Coforma and VA onboarding and secure the required system permissions.
• Gain familiarity with active VFS team workflows, VA.gov design system standards, VA GitHub, and current ADE project priorities.
• Shadow the team lead, observe user research sessions, and begin taking on initial audit tickets.

In Your First Month, You Will:

• Perform accessibility audits and design reviews on single-page applications, screens, and components independently.
• Audit designs in Figma for inclusive standards and implementation.
• Audit and remediate non-web document formats (PDFs, Microsoft Office, Google Docs).
• Advise VFS developers on proper coding, bug fixes, and VA 508 office audit preparation.
• Liaise directly with internal/external technical stakeholders and government accessibility offices.

In Your Final Two Weeks, You Will:

• Prepare transition documentation and track recurring problem areas to ensure a seamless project hand-off.

Who You Are and What You Know (Knowledge and Experience Requirements):

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience with 3 or more years directly supporting accessibility standards, whether as an accessible media service provider, member of a document remediation team, accessibility professional in an IT space, or technical quality assurance professional or evaluator.
• Strong expertise with Section 508 laws, WCAG 2.2 AA, and ADA.
• Fluency with assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, ZoomText, Dragon Naturally Speaking) and an understanding of the experience of using them.
• Knowledge of HTML5, Web Standards, and compatibility issues affecting assistive technology use with common enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with various testing devices, such as iPhone, Android phones, and JAWS.
• Familiarity with document remediation and testing tools such as Adobe Acrobat, CommonLook PDF, and PAC 2026.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, and able to anticipate challenges and adapt to changing situations with new information.

Other:

• Internet: Will prioritize and maintain access to strong, reliable internet for the remote nature of our work, except when on vacation or holiday.
• Security: Will keep the highest security practices to ensure privacy and security of Coforma and client information, given the nature of our work, even when on vacation.
• Travel Flexibility: On request and with advanced notice, will attend in-person events such as meetings, workshops, and trainings as assigned for projects that require it.
• Brand Representation: Will represent Coforma professionally and sincerely, modeling our Company Values in all interactions.