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Cogent People

Manual Accessibility Tester

Cogent People

Manual/Accessibility Tester ensuring compliance with CMS standards and usability requirements. Leading testing strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams at Cogent People Inc.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeColumbia • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define and execute test strategies for functional and accessibility testing.
  • Develop test cases and validate system workflows against requirements.
  • Lead Section 508 accessibility testing to ensure compliance with CMS and federal standards.
  • Validate compatibility with assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers, keyboard navigation).
  • Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.
  • Support user acceptance testing (UAT) activities and coordination.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders during testing cycles.
  • Provide clear reporting on testing progress, outcomes, and risks.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in manual testing, QA, or accessibility testing.
  • Experience with Section 508 accessibility standards and testing practices.
  • Strong understanding of functional testing methodologies and QA processes.
  • Experience validating workflows and system behavior against requirements.
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
  • Experience working in enterprise or regulated environments.
  • Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (comprehensive coverage)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid Time Off: 3 weeks annually + 10 paid holidays
  • Employee assistance and wellness resources (as applicable)

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Hard Skills & Tools
manual testingaccessibility testingtest strategiestest casesdefect trackinguser acceptance testingfunctional testing methodologiesvalidation of workflowsSection 508 complianceassistive technologies
Soft Skills
analytical skillsdocumentation skillscommunication skillscollaborationleadershiporganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree