Section 508 Compliance Specialist with Security Clearance

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Job description

Section 508 Compliance Specialist New Carrolton MD (Hybrid) Marathon TS is seeking a Section 508 Compliance Specialist to provide contract requisition support for the Information Resources Accessibility Program (IRAP) Section 508 office. The Section 508 Program Office is an organization within the US Department of the Treasury's, Office of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that provides agency wide support Assistive Technology (AT) as a reasonable accommodations and technical Section 508 guidance for IRS projects and Agency initiatives. Responsibilities Provide support for requisition review for the Section 508 approval process within the IRS procurement department. Prescribe and clarify applicable provisions and new procurement clauses to be included in contracts. Provide requisition support including intake, analysis and processing of all requisitions and documentation (including COTS software and hardware packages). Handle all incoming requests for 508 review assistance and responds to customer questions. Review contracts and identify applicable Section 508 provisions. Provide detailed 508 requisition forms training and briefings. Collaborate with the Procurement liaison to ensure Section 508 provisions are incorporated into the acquisition plan for software/web development. Qualifications A bachelor's degree in a relevant area is highly desired. 5 years of substantive and relevant experience in Section 508 policies and procedures. Knowledge of 508 law including provisions. Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 Principles, Guidelines, and Success Criteria Understanding of the formal software development process and quality assurance standards Soft skills, including effective Communication, teamwork, time management, willingness to learn, empathy, organization, analytical and critical thinking. Must be eligible to pass an IRS MBI background investigation. Marathon TS is committed to the development of a creative, diverse and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Marathon TS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Marathon TS does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status ").

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