Senior PDF Remediation Specialists (Annapolis)

The Senior PDF Remediation Specialist is responsible for assessing, remediating, and validating electronic documents to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA, Section 508, PDF/UA, and ADA accessibility standards. The role supports organizational accessibility initiatives by improving document structure, usability, and compliance for users of assistive technologies.

Tasks & Duties: Perform accessibility assessments of PDFs and Microsoft Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Identify and remediate accessibility issues related to tagging, reading order, headings, tables, forms, alt text, bookmarks, OCR errors, and color contrast. Remediate complex PDF and source documents to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. Validate accessibility using tools and assistive technologies such as Adobe Acrobat, CommonLook, and screen readers (e.g., JAWS). Produce compliance verification and audit-ready remediation reports. Provide recommendations on accessible document creation and workflow improvements. Support training sessions and provide ongoing accessibility guidance to stakeholders. Meet defined turnaround timelines for remediation requests and quality corrections.

Required Skills: Minimum 3+ years of experience in PDF/document accessibility remediation. Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 Level AA, Section 508, and PDF/UA standards. Hands-on experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office accessibility features, and assistive technologies. Experience remediating complex and scanned documents using OCR and tagging techniques.

Key Skills: Advanced PDF tagging and accessibility remediation. Accessibility compliance validation. Attention to detail and quality assurance. Accessibility reporting and documentation. Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills