Sr. 508 Compliance Document Reviewer

Position Description:

Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength.

We currently have an opening for Sr. 508 Compliance Document Reviewer in Communications. With a limited degree of supervision, the Sr. Production Coordinator is responsible for testing and quality control of digital documents to ensure content meets federal accessibility requirements. Significant responsibilities include providing assistance and advice on information and communication technology accessibility policies and help to ensure compliance with all required government standards.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Review digital documents and products, including PDFs and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) files, against Section 508 compliance standards to ensure content conforms to accessibility guidelines and requirements; provide compliant files back to authors. Quickly and accurately pinpoint areas of noncompliance in documents and suggest solutions to achieve compliance.
2. Remediate content files as needed to include appropriate accessibility components, such as alternate text (alt text), proper file names, link names and structure, tables, list format, heading styles, and other established accessibility formatting guidelines.
3. Work collaboratively with internal customers, production colleagues, and creative services to encourage accessible authoring of content by sharing guidelines, best practices, and subject matter expertise.
4. Ensure new documents and forms are prepared or finalized in accordance with Section 508 compliance requirements.
5. Keep current with federal, state, and other accessibility requirements and best practices and ensure existing internal accessibility information is up-to-date. Contribute interpretation and understanding of Section 508 of the Workforce Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and related laws, regulations, policies, and standards and how they apply to products and services.
6. Utilize collaboration, communication, and time management skills while multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
7. Exhibit a client-first philosophy. Focus on creating the best experience for both the internal and external customer.
8. Must be detail-oriented, highly self-motivated and adaptable to learning and understanding new technologies.
9. Able to work both independently and on a team, and have the ability to organize and present information in a clear, concise manner.
10. Actively support the advancement of organizational diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and apply diversity, equity and inclusion lens across job responsibilities.
11. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Position Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience, or a combination of equivalent education and work experience.
2. 3 or more years of experience providing 508 documentation remediation support for PDF and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) documents.
3. Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and accessibility testing tools, such as CommonLook Global Access, color contrast checkers, and screen reading applications.
4. Advanced knowledge of CommonLook Global Access is required.
5. Solid knowledge of page layout and formatting, document production, and product deliverables.
6. Strong aptitude in critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
7. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize a variety of projects in a deadline-driven environment.
8. Strong attention to detail.
9. Excellent writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $52,000-$57,000.

Available locations: Washington, DC; Princeton, NJ; Cambridge, MA; Chicago, IL; Oakland, CA; Remote.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.