Job Description
Founded in 2008, OPTiMO is an experienced consulting firm specializing in world-class, enterprise-level application development, system integration and digital design. We support a client base spanning the public and private sector, and we strive for excellence both in our design work and in the service to our clients.
Must Have Requirements:
- Work full-time, on-site at a secure facility in the Washington DC Metro area.
- Currently hold an active TS SCI security clearance.
- Four (4) or more years related industry experience.
- Certified Internet Web Professional (CIW) or equivalent certifications.
- Must have at least one (1) year of experience handling US classified documents.
- Experience with Web design and development tools and ability to understand the recommendations of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
- Knowledge of programming languages, operating systems and Internet applications.
- Proficiency with XML, HTML, CSS, and basic web programming scripts.
- Experience using Adobe Dreamweaver, Microsoft Word, and SharePoint Services.
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and schedule work assignments and projects.
- Knowledge of SQL or MySQL Database queries and functions for custom web reporting and formatting.
- Detailed oriented and strong organizational and communication skills in both oral and written form, and the ability to work well with others.
- Ability to work individually on multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
- Understanding of accessibility standards and experience implementing compliant interfaces. [WH3.1]Experience working for the federal government or be capable of design and branding that adheres to agency visual standards.
- Accessibility & 508 Compliance Responsibilities
- Ensure all web content (HTML, CSS, JS, SharePoint pages) conforms to Section 508 standards and WCAG 2.0 A/AA success criteria.
- Conduct accessibility validation using the DHS Trusted Tester Methodology and produce compliant test reports.
- Use accessibility testing tools including ANDI, Axe, Lighthouse, WAVE, and NVDA or JAWS screen readers to verify compatibility and usability.
- Implement accessibility enhancements such as ARIA roles, semantic HTML structure, keyboard navigation, and screen reader support.
- Perform iterative testing during each release cycle to ensure continued compliance with Section 508.
- Document test plans, results, and any deviations or known accessibility limitations with recommended alternatives.
- Prepare Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) for deliverables using VPAT 2.0 templates when applicable.
Secondary Requirements:
- Fluency in CSS3, HTML4/5, and Javascript.
- Multi-media support services
- Knowledge of Section 508 compliance standards
- Familiarity with accessibility testing tools and methods
- Ability to independently validate deliverables for accessibility
- Preferred: DHS Trusted Tester Certification
- Experience with building front-end user interfaces both using Javascript frameworks and traditional MVC techniques.
- Flexibility in development languages
- Knowledge of responsive design and its application.
- Supporting client digital transformation, including:
- Working together with project/program leaders and designers to help clients through fear and uncertainty to champion adoption of modern stacks.
- Experience with managing technical debt.
- Ability to develop and propose solutions to incompletely-defined problems
- Experience working in a team where you are not the sole developer, including:
- ▪ Understanding of testing and reproducibility.
- ▪ Understanding of how to structure your code for automated builds.
- ▪ Consistently estimating levels of effort and technical tradeoffs.
- ▪ Code reviews and coding-for-others
- ▪ Agile methodology – timeboxing, sprints
- ▪ Understanding integrating with third party systems
- ▪ Basic database/query language understanding
- ▪ Understanding of web services
Helpful Experience:
- Time as a consultant
- Familiarity with security policies and training on OPSEC, SF-312, DHS MD 11042.1
- Integrating UIs with content management systems
- SEO/website analytics tools (using, designing for)