DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY MANAGER

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

To provide expert services in planning, directing, operating, controlling, and coordinating an information and communication technology accessibility program at the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, ensuring compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Work Model: Onsite/In-Office

• Develop policies, strategies, and best practices to support implementation of Section 508 accessibility standards for digital content and information systems.
• Conduct compliance activities, including accessibility evaluations, audits, and risk assessments of information systems to ensure adherence to Section 508 standards.
• Serve as the local Section 508 Coordinator, monitoring public-facing web pages and digital products for compliance and remediating nonconforming content.
• Assist in developing and delivering digital accessibility training for staff, faculty, and students, including technical training and general awareness materials.
• Collaborate with departments, including Knowledge Management and Curriculum Development, to ensure accessibility in training modules and systems.
• Work with digital product developers to create accessible products, publications, and media, providing guidance on accessibility techniques.
• Participate in Institute-wide accessibility reporting to meet internal and external requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Accountable For:

• Providing expert guidance on digital accessibility policies and compliance.
• Ensuring digital products and systems meet Section 508 standards.
• Delivering effective training and support to staff and students on accessibility requirements.
• Maintaining accurate records and reports related to accessibility compliance.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have an Associate's Degree or higher, or 5+ years of experience in digital accessibility, information technology, or a related field.
• Expert knowledge of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and related accessibility standards (e.g., W3C WCAG 2.0 Level AA).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and PDF tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat).
• Knowledge of assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers, magnification software, speech-to-text software).
• Strong oral and written communication skills to present complex technical information clearly.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and provide training on accessibility practices.
• Ability to evaluate digital systems and develop solutions to meet accessibility requirements.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug test.

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a related field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science, or Disability Studies).
• Experience with web accessibility testing tools and Section 508 conformance testing.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Knowledge Management Systems.

Working Conditions:

• The work environment is a standard office setting with moderate noise levels.
• Work may require occasional weekend, evening, or temporary duty (TDY) travel.
• The position is eligible for regular recurring telework or remote work.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Requirements:

• This role is largely sedentary.

Reasonable Accommodation:

CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.