IT Accessibility Assessment Consultant (Part Time and Remote)

TestPros delivers innovative independent IT assessment solutions to critical challenges facing the nation and the world. We support the U.S. Federal Government and Commercial clients within the continental USA. TestPros is dedicated to making lives better, safer and more secure.

TestPros is seeking Accessibility Compliance Assessment Consultants . We are specifically looking for accessibility professionals with experience in hardware testing (TVs, Appliances) and also Section 508 and W3C WCAG Accessibility assessments, manual and automated testing, and software remediation.

Position Type: Consultant (Project-Based)

Location: Remote

Contract Period: February 2026 – February 2027 (with potential renewals)

Overview

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform complete audits and validation testing on cell phones.
• Write detailed findings to document identified issues and recommend potential solutions and best practices for remediation of accessibility violations.
• Apply software fixes and/or additional accessibility features within the target software source code.
• Develop and deliver informative and useful high quality outreach/educational presentations.
• Prepare and conduct training on accessibility related topics.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• B.A. or B.S. in computer science, information technology, human computer interaction, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of, as well as ability to test against, Section 508 and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 requirements for IT software and hardware.
• Cell phone hardware’ testing experience. Specifically, we are looking for an engineer with experience in the following IT Accessibility Requirement (from WCAG 2.1 AA):
  • Section 1194.23 Telecommunications Products. Specifically, “1194.23 (i) Interference to hearing technologies (including hearing aids, cochlear implants, and assistive listening devices) shall be reduced to the lowest possible level that allows a user of hearing technologies to utilize the telecommunications product”.
  • ANSI standard C63.19, "American National Standard for Methods of Measurement of Compatibility between Wireless Communications Devices and Hearing Aids”.
  • Use of appropriate test equipment to measure and determine Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC) Ratings (such as, M3, T4).
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail for heavy documentation; verbal communication skills for training and development.
• Experience working effectively with several clients or project teams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Possession of relevant certifications such as:
  • DHS Trusted Tester
  • IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies "CPACC"
  • IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) Credential

Rate: $50-95/hr (1099 or Corp. To Corp.). This range represents a good-faith estimate and is not a guarantee; final compensation is determined by factors such as experience, qualifications, and government contract labor rate requirements and may fall outside the stated range.

Equal Opportunity Employer
TestPros is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.

Offer Considerations
TestPros considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Federal Compliance
As a federal contractor, TestPros is subject to all federal and state mandates and/or other customer requirements.