Accessibility Specialist - Part Time - Military veterans preferred

Aretum is seeking an experienced Accessibility Architect to join our team and lead the charge in making our digital products accessible to all users. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing accessibility standards and guidelines that align with WCAG and Section 508 compliance.

Your expertise will be invaluable as you collaborate with cross-functional teams, including UI/UX designers and developers, to ensure that accessibility is integrated into all stages of the design and development processes. You will conduct accessibility audits, provide recommendations for improvement, and deliver training sessions to staff on best practices for inclusive design.

Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements. Additionally, all team members may be called upon to support proposal efforts as needed. This could include resume formatting, providing skills alignment summaries, participating in meetings, or contributing to solutioning activities based on subject matter expertise or functional experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct manual accessibility testing, using the government web tool ANDI
• Conduct automated accessibility testing (e.g., Wave, Axe DevTools) and screen reader compatibility, including JAWS and NVDA for Windows and built-ins, such as Narrator for Windows and VoiceOver for iOS
• Collaborate with designers and developers to integrate accessibility best practices into designs from the start
• Provide remediation recommendations and ensure WCAG and 508 compliance for all applications
• Produce testing reporting/documentation with qualifications, methodologies, and outcomes
• Participate in sprint reviews and validate acceptance criteria

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 4+ Years of relevant experience

• Proficiency with tools like axe DevTools, WAVE, ANDI, and screen readers (JAWS, NVDA)

• Experience in agile environments and user-centered design teams

• Knowledge of WCAG, Section 508, and inclusive design

Preferred Qualifications

• Trusted Tester Certification

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This is a remote/work-from-home position. The employee is expected to maintain a professional and distraction-free home office environment with reliable internet access and the ability to participate in video and audio calls during standard working hours. Standard office equipment such as a computer, phone, and webcam will be used regularly.

Travel Requirement

This is a remote position; however, occasional travel may be required based on project needs, client meetings, team collaboration events, or training sessions. Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

EEO & Pay Transparency Statement

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

We are proud to support our nation’s veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact our Talent Acquisition team for assistance.

In compliance with Executive Order 13665, Aretum will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their own pay or that of another employee or applicant.

U.S. Work Authorization

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position supports a federal government contract and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination, depending on the agency’s background investigation requirements. Sponsorship is not available.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

• Short Term & Long-Term Disability

• Training & Development