[Blindtlk] Mathematica is seeking a 508 compliance analyst

[David Andrews]

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>Mathematica is seeking a 508 compliance analyst with policy and 
>technical experience. Please publicize widely.
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>Position Description
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>Are you a 508 compliance professional with policy, technical, and 
>training expertise? If you are, Mathematica Policy Research is 
>looking for you.
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>One of the foremost public policy research organizations in the 
>United States, Mathematica is leading the way in conducting 
>high-quality social policy research and evaluations of government 
>programs for Federal agencies such as the Departments of Education, 
>Labor, and Health and Human Services. Currently, we are seeking a 
>508 compliance analyst with professional experience to join either 
>our Washington, DC office or our Princeton, NJ headquarters. This 
>new leadership role will develop and coordinate 508 compliance and 
>WCAG compliance methodologies across the company.
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>Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
>- Stay current with 508 and WCAG policy requirements, changes in 
>assistive technology, and related IT developments
>- Select and implement corporate-wide 508 technical solution
>- Provide technical assistance to projects and proposal teams
>- Design and develop custom solutions for 508 accessibility
>- Advise on changes in standards and assistive technology
>- Work with client liaisons and proposal teams to develop 
>boilerplate 508 compliance text for proposals
>- Train staff in software and methods to accomplish 508 and WCAG compliance
>- Design and maintain online repository of 508 information for all staff
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>Position Requirements
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>Required Qualifications:
>- Extensive knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG requirements, and 
>compliance and cross-browser compatibility issues
>- Experience with CommonLook PDF and working knowledge of Content 
>Management Systems
>- 5+ years of experience and high proficiency with JAWS, MAGic, 
>Windows-Eyes, and Dragon
>- 5+ years of relevant experience with document remediation and editing
>- 3+ years of experience working with CSS, HTML, and JavaScript or 
>C# to produce 508 compliant materials
>- Experience developing and delivering training on 508 compliance methods
>- Experience developing user guides or best practices materials for 
>508 compliance
>- Experience with systems design and development, as it pertains to 
>508 issues
>- Demonstrated ability to explain technical concepts to 
>non-technical audiences
>- Demonstrated analytical and diagnostic skills
>- Willingness to travel occasionally
>- Bachelor's degree
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>These Qualifications Are A Plus:
>- Experience with enterprise software selection, installation, 
>configuration, and management, including development of purchasing 
>documents, and working with vendors to test and select software
>- Experience working with vendors to bring deliverables into 508 compliance
>- Advanced expertise with Section 508 accessibility tools such as JAWS
>- 5+ years of experience working with CSS, HTML, and JavaScript or 
>C# to produce 508 compliant materials
>- Experience with SDLC as it pertains to developing and producing 
>accessible web sites or documents
>- Experience leading technical teams
>- Experience designing and developing informational web-sites
>- Master's degree
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>We offer our employees a stimulating work environment, competitive 
>salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the 
>advantages of employee ownership. We also provide an on-site fitness 
>center and new employees enjoy three weeks of paid time off in their 
>first year of employment.
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>Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements.
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>Various federal agencies with whom we contract require that staff 
>successfully undergo a background investigation or security 
>clearance as a condition of working on the project. If you are 
>assigned to such a project, you will be required to obtain the 
>requisite security clearance.
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>Apply at link below.
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>Available Locations:
>Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC
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>Bonnie O'Day
>Senior Researcher
>Mathematica Policy Research
>202 264-3455 w
>703 965-2501 c