​ The Office of Information Technology (OIT) at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking skilled professionals to support a wide range of program and technical services across the institute. This is a remote position with occasional onsite visits required for key personnel to support collaboration, planning, and program delivery. The NICHD OIT team provides full lifecycle IT support, helping the institute maintain a secure, efficient, and modern technology environment. Team members will work alongside NIH scientists, administrators, and stakeholders to deliver innovative, compliant, and user-centered digital solutions that advance NICHD’s strategic goals.

We are seeking a Senior Web Developer (Accessibility Lead) to oversee the development and remediation of web content and applications in compliance with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 standards for the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). As the Accessibility Lead, you will be responsible for integrating accessibility into every phase of Agile delivery, supporting the certification process, and educating stakeholders to ensure NICHD’s digital platforms are inclusive and compliant. This role is essential to building trust with end users, meeting federal mandates, and sustaining NICHD’s digital modernization efforts. You will lead accessibility reviews, provide compliance certifications, and support internal accessibility awareness through training and documentation.

• Serve as the Accessibility Lead for all NICHD web development and digital content initiatives, ensuring full Section 508/WCAG 2.1 compliance.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and governance checkpoints to embed accessibility into each development phase.

• Lead the review, remediation, and certification of websites, web applications, and digital documents (PDF, Word, PowerPoint, emails, multimedia).

• Use a combination of automated and manual tools (e.g., aXe, WAVE, NVDA, JAWS, Lighthouse, PAC 3.0) to assess accessibility.

• Provide certificates of compliance for reviewed materials and maintain compliance documentation for audits and governance.

• Attend NIH 508 Advisory Group meetings, summarizing outcomes and reporting to the NICHD 508 Coordinator.

• Collaborate with designers, developers, content creators, and QA engineers to address accessibility gaps and implement best practices.

• Respond to ad hoc data calls from NICHD leadership, including detailed monthly reports tracking reviewed content, issues, resolutions, and certifications issued.

• Advocate for accessibility-first thinking across teams and promote inclusion as a core design and development principle.

• Bachelor’s degree in Web Development, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.

• 7+ years of professional web development experience with 3+ years of dedicated accessibility compliance experience.

• Deep understanding of:

  • Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards

  • ARIA implementation

  • Semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, and color contrast standards

• Proficiency with automated and manual testing tools:

  • aXe, WAVE, Lighthouse, Pa11y, NVDA, JAWS, PAC 3.0, and other screen readers

• Hands-on experience with front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or similar) and CMS platforms (e.g., Drupal).

• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and EPLC lifecycle frameworks.

• Lead accessibility integration across web development lifecycles with a focus on delivering compliant and inclusive user experiences.

• Identify, diagnose, and remediate accessibility issues in both code and content across multiple platforms.

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA testers, designers, and project stakeholders.

• Educate and influence stakeholders to adopt accessibility best practices through training and communication.

• Analyze and report on accessibility compliance trends and improvements through dashboards, metrics, and audit documentation.

• Adapt quickly to changing federal accessibility standards and incorporate them into tools, training, and development processes.

• Champion inclusive design and build solutions that meet the needs of all users, regardless of ability.

• Experience working with federal agencies, especially NIH, HHS, or other health-focused government organizations.

• DHS Trusted Tester certification or IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC).

• Experience providing Section 508 training or accessibility workshops.

• Knowledge of document remediation best practices and accessibility tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Pro, CommonLook, Microsoft Accessibility Checker).

• Familiarity with Git, version control systems, and CI/CD pipeline integrations with accessibility checks.

The salary range is $145,000-168,000/year. The salary range for this position reflects a variety of factors that influence compensation decisions, including skills, experience, training, certifications, and organizational needs.