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508 Subject Matter Expert II
ArcSource Group, Inc. is an award-winning, woman-owned small business providing program and project management, business optimization, training development and delivery, digital accessibility, administrative, and information technology support services to federal civilian and defense customers for more than 20 years. ArcSource combines agile project management expertise and technical skills with innovative, effective solutions to help our customers achieve mission objectives. ArcSource’s commitment to delivering high-quality services is demonstrated through its appraised processes and ISO certifications for quality and IT management.
We are seeking a 508 Subject Matter Expert II to support the FDIC in providing expert-level professional experience in bringing agency-wide awareness and implementation activities that emphasize key tenets of Section 508 compliance, which will bring added value to the workplace by institutionalizing Section 508 across all FDIC Program Offices.
Salary Range: $95,000-$125,000
Position Location: Remote/Telework Environment, may occasionally go onsite to the FDIC locations as requested.
Required: DHS Section 508 Trusted Testers (TT), version 5.0 or higher, and WCAG 2.1 (AA)
Required Tools Experience:
- Adobe Acrobat Pro + CommonLook
- Assistive tech (JAWS, NVDA, etc.)
- Accessibility testing tools (Axe, etc.)
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or experience commensurate with education level
- 7+ years’ experience in a similar or associated role working with cross-functional teams and the customer
- Experience supporting federal government customers or working in a government environment
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and cultivate a strong team environment
- Must be capable of managing and controlling schedules and costs to provide on time, within budget, performance of all aspects of the contractual effort
- Possesses excellent verbal, presentation, writing, and customer service skills and leadership skills, including personal management and project/task management, to accomplish contract requirements.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software, SharePoint, and other communications related software programs.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- FDIC or government contracting experience
Key Responsibilities/Requirements:
Program Governance & Oversight
- Lead the execution and continuous improvement of the Section 508 compliance program
- Responsible for ensuring accessibility is embedded across:
- SDLC governance processes
- Agile development frameworks
- Establish and maintain program standards, processes, and performance metrics
OMB Annual Reporting & Executive Support
- Lead development and delivery of the OMB Section 508 Annual Assessment
- Consolidate SME inputs into executive-level reports and presentations
- Provide briefings and materials for:
- Senior leadership
- CIO Council and governance boards
Team Leadership & Delivery Management
- Manage and oversee Trusted Tester SMEs, ensuring:
- Quality and consistency of testing outputs
- Timely completion of deliverables
- Coordinate workload across:
- ICT testing requests
- Sprint cycles
- Reporting deadlines
Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
- Serve as the primary interface with:
- FDIC leadership
- Program offices
- IT and development teams
- Establish and manage Section 508 liaisons across divisions
- Facilitate collaboration between technical teams and business stakeholders
IT Acquisition & Compliance Oversight
- Ensure Section 508 requirements are consistently applied across all IT acquisitions
- Review and approve accessibility language in procurement documentation
- Coordinate with contracting and legal teams to maintain compliance
Training, Outreach & Program Adoption
- Oversee development and execution of:
- Section 508 training strategy
- Agency-wide outreach initiatives
- Support disability awareness and accessibility events
- Promote a culture of accessibility across the organization
Program Support & Continuous Improvement
- Identify gaps and implement improvements to strengthen the agency’s 508 program
- Provide strategic recommendations to enhance:
- Accessibility maturity
- Compliance processes
- Ensure delivery of both on-site and virtual program support services
- Prepares and delivers weekly status reports to the agency
- Applies ArcSource’s CMMI-appraised PMP processes, tools, and templates to effectively manage the project according to customer-preferred industry best practices and methodologies (i.e., PMI PMBoK, Agile, SAFe, Waterfall, etc.)
- Actively participates in monthly Project Management Review sessions with ArcSource leadership to review program progress, discuss roadblocks, and celebrate accomplishments
- Builds effective relationships with government customers and maintains effective client interface with the COR
- Ensures adequate staffing levels are maintained throughout the period of performance and supports surge hire efforts
- Ensures project tasks are executed according to the plan and comply with government requirements
- Provides subject matter expertise and actively participates in business development and proposal activities when requested
- Identifies and shapes new business development opportunities with the client
Employee Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Employer-paid Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- Fifteen Days PTO, plus Federal Holidays
- 401k Plan with generous employer match
Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Problem-Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
- Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
- Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
- Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
- Mathematical Skills - Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Reasoning Ability - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.
- Working Conditions/Physical Demands - While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, type, or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
If you need to request an accommodation, please email careers@arcsourcegroup.com and provide your name and contact information.
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Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation, including, but not limited to, criminal history, employment and education verification, and drug testing.
We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
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