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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # UX/UI and 508 Compliance Engineer - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,000.0 - $138,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Web Accessibility, Agile Methodology, Component-Based Software Engineering, JIRA, Federated Identity Management, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Identity and Access Management, Interoperability, JAWS Scripting Language, Scrum Methodology, User-Centered Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Applications, Web Platforms, Website Wireframe, Web Content, Front End Software Development - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17617060?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17617060%2FUx-Ui-508-Compliance-Engineer-Virginia-Herndon ## About the Role * Minimum of 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 12 years with a HS Diploma/equivalent * Expereine in spanning all three disciplines: UX/UI design, UI visual production, and Section 508 accessibility testing. Candidates with depth in only one or two areas will not meet the requirements of this position. * Demonstrated experience designing user interfaces and producing visual comps, wireframes, and prototypes for large-scale, public-facing web applications. * Hands-on experience conducting Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance testing using automated tools (axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, or equivalent) and manual testing methodologies. * Demonstrated proficiency with assistive technologies including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, and keyboard-only navigation for cross-browser and cross-platform accessibility testing. * Experience applying Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles and conducting user research, usability testing, and concept validation activities. * Experience working within Agile/Scrum development teams and iterative delivery frameworks. * Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance. * Must be a U.S. Citizen. Preferred Skills: * Familiarity with design systems, brand style guides, and component-based front-end development. * Experience supporting federal IT programs, including familiarity with digital platforms. * Familiarity with IAM, ICAM, or identity platform user interfaces, including login portals, SSO, and MFA user flows. * Familiarity with federal accessibility standards, agency OCIO testing processes, and Section 508 remediation workflows. * Knowledge of bilingual (English/Spanish) web content development and accessibility considerations for multilingual audiences. * Experience contributing to or maintaining a government or enterprise design system. * Familiarity with co-branding requirements for federated identity and relying party integrations. ## Description Peraton is seeking an experienced UX/UI and 508 Compliance Engineer to support a large-scale federal Identity and Access Management (IAM) modernization program. This program replacing two legacy IAM systems with a modern, cloud based IAM. The UX/UI and 508 Compliance Engineer will serve as the subject matter expert for user experience design, UI design, and Section 508 accessibility compliance across all public-facing and internal IAM platforms. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring that all delivered interfaces are intuitive, accessible, compliant, and aligned with the Brand Style Guide and Design System., Lead user experience design activities across Agile/Scrum development sprints, ensuring all interface changes are grounded in user research and Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles. * Conduct discovery work to understand the needs of diverse user populations, including external users, internal staff, and privileged account holders. * Develop and maintain user research artifacts, wireframes, prototypes, and concept validation deliverables in support of all user interface changes. * Validate new features and material UX changes through concept validation activities; present findings and obtain Product Manager approval prior to implementation. * Support usability testing activities and ensure usability testing artifacts are available at the close of every applicable sprint. UI Design and Visual Production * Design user interfaces and deliver visual comps and mockups for the IAM common login portal, SSO portal, and associated IAM web applications. * Support quarterly UI/UX updates to the SSO portal, including design mockups, comps, and Design Team coordination. * Design and contribute new reusable components to the Design System. * Ensure all interfaces support mobile- and tablet-optimized versions and bilingual (English and Spanish) page rendering where required. * Participate in quarterly brand working group meetings and ensure all deliverables adhere to the Brand Style Guide. * Develop screen mockups for all public-facing systems. Section 508 and Accessibility Compliance * Serve as the program's Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance lead for all web applications, software, and ICT deliverables. * Ensure all deliverables conform to the Revised Section 508 Standards (36 C.F.R. * 1194.1) and all applicable WCAG Level AA Success Criteria. * Conduct and coordinate automated accessibility testing each sprint using tools such as axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, or equivalent, targeting zero errors on both automated scanner results and manual testing. * Perform hands-on manual accessibility testing using industry-standard assistive technologies including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, and keyboard-only navigation across major browsers and operating systems. * Review wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and design system components for accessibility compliance prior to development; provide early-stage feedback on color contrast, focus order, interactive component patterns, form labeling, and information architecture to prevent downstream defects. * Author detailed accessibility defect reports including issue descriptions, WCAG success criteria references, severity ratings, and step-by-step remediation recommendations; collaborate directly with developers to resolve findings and conduct verification testing to confirm fixes. * Apply working knowledge of ARIA roles, states, and properties (WAI-ARIA) to identify and resolve accessibility defects in dynamic web content and custom interface components. * Support the preparation and review of Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) and Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) for software products and solutions delivered under the program. * Remediate accessibility defects identified through agency OCIO testing, internal testing, or sprint reviews in a timely manner to avoid contract disincentives. * Ensure software deliverables meet WCAG Level AA requirements plus 502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology and 503 Application requirements. * Support co-branding and Section 508 compliance requirements for application relying parties on the IAM common login portal. * Adhere to the Style Guide and Section 508 compliance standards for all IAM websites and web content updates. Agile Delivery and Collaboration * Operate as an embedded member of the Agile development team, contributing to design, development, testing, quality assurance, and delivery activities each sprint. * Collaborate with developers, product managers, scrum masters, and federal stakeholders to ensure UX and accessibility requirements are integrated into sprint planning and backlog grooming. * Maintain Jira ticket documentation with user research artifacts for all closed tickets involving user interface changes, in compliance with program SLA requirements. * Communicate design decisions, accessibility findings, and compliance status clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. ## Related Videos - [The What, Why, Who and How of accessibility on the web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/403-the-what-why-who-and-how-of-accessibility-on-the-web) - [Oh S***! 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