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# Trusted Tester Level I (Web Tester

- **Company:** Creative G C
- **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $93,600.0 - $104,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Automation of Tests, Programming Tools, Screen Reader, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Applications, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usc4ff3025e577a7838f77c93e6518bd11

## About the Role

Security: Must meet DHS suitability and Entry on Duty requirements; work may involve Sensitive But Unclassified information, * Basic knowledge of the Revised Section 508 Standards.

 * Current DHS Trusted Tester certification, Version 5.0 or later.
 * At least one year of accessibility testing experience.
 * Ability to meet DHS suitability and Entry on Duty requirements.

Preferred qualifications

 * Hands-on experience testing complex websites or web applications against WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA and Section 508 requirements.
 * Experience with manual keyboard testing, screen readers, browser developer tools, color-contrast tools, and DHS Trusted Tester reporting artifacts.
 * Experience writing actionable defects with clear steps, evidence, applicable success criteria, and remediation guidance.
 * Federal Government or DHS accessibility-testing experience.

## Description

Conduct Section 508 conformance testing of Information and Communications Technology using the current DHS-approved assessment methodology, test tools, and reporting formats. Produce accurate, complete test results that follow DHS Trusted Tester Version 5.0 or later requirements.
Key responsibilities

 * Perform Section 508 testing of web-based ICT using the DHS Trusted Tester Section 508 Conformance Test Process for Web, Version 5.0 or later.
 * Use current DHS-approved assessment methods, testing tools, and report formats.
 * Document test procedures, findings, defects, evidence, and conformance results accurately and completely.
 * Coordinate with senior testers and accessibility SMEs to resolve test-method questions and maintain consistency.
 * Maintain current DHS Trusted Tester certification throughout task-order performance.
 * Protect DHS information and follow all security, privacy, and contractor-conduct requirements.


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