The role involves designing and developing eLearning and instructional materials, improving training processes, and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards for federal training programs.
Savan Group is seeking an eLearning & 508 Compliance Specialist to support a federal client in delivering high-quality solutions across training development, process improvement, and broader program support activities. This individual will play a key role in instructional redesign and eLearning development, with a primary focus on modernizing mandatory training programs related to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Records Management. In parallel, the role will contribute to process development, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts, helping enhance program efficiency, standardization, and overall delivery effectiveness.
The individual will also be responsible for developing, assessing, and remediating documents and templates to ensure Section 508 compliance. This role requires hands-on experience with accessibility testing tools and remediation techniques aligned with WCAG 2.1, Section 508 standards, and ARIA guidelines.
The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in Articulate Storyline 360, along with the ability to work across multiple workstreams, including training development, stakeholder coordination, and operational support. This role requires someone who can translate complex policy and technical requirements into clear, streamlined training content and repeatable processes, while ensuring alignment with Section 508 accessibility standards and federal LMS requirements.
Role Responsibilities:
Qualifications and Requirements:
Required Qualifications
Work Location & Schedule
Submit your application to the link on this page. Applicants selected for interviews will be notified by email or phone.
Compensation
Savan believes in offering fair and competitive compensation to all employees. Our salary structures are based on industry standards, market conditions, and the specific demands of each role. Salary determination for potential new employees is influenced by a combination of factors, including years of experience, educational qualifications, specialized skills and expertise relevant to the job, complexity, and scope of the role's responsibilities, internal salary structures, as well as the geographic location of the job. Salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
EEO, including disability and veterans.
Savan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodation for the employment process, please email your request to [email protected]. For more information about our company, please visit our website at www.savangroup.com.
The individual will also be responsible for developing, assessing, and remediating documents and templates to ensure Section 508 compliance. This role requires hands-on experience with accessibility testing tools and remediation techniques aligned with WCAG 2.1, Section 508 standards, and ARIA guidelines.
The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in Articulate Storyline 360, along with the ability to work across multiple workstreams, including training development, stakeholder coordination, and operational support. This role requires someone who can translate complex policy and technical requirements into clear, streamlined training content and repeatable processes, while ensuring alignment with Section 508 accessibility standards and federal LMS requirements.
Role Responsibilities:
- Support the design, development, and delivery of training and program support materials aligned to client priorities
- Contribute to the development of instructional materials and eLearning modules, including content structuring, storyboarding, and tool-based development (e.g., Articulate Storyline)
- Translate complex policy, regulatory, and technical information into clear, user-friendly content for diverse audiences
- Support the development and implementation of assessments and knowledge checks to reinforce learning objectives and program outcomes
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, including recommending enhancements to training approaches, processes, and tools
- Perform quality assurance and testing to ensure accuracy, functionality, and alignment with requirements across deliverables
- Review and correct program documents, PDFs, and e-learning materials to meet accessibility standards.
- Use assistive technology tools (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, ANDI) to assess content structure, reading order, alt text, tables, and hyperlinks.
- Test and remediate e-learning modules developed in Articulate Storyline to ensure full compliance with WCAG and Section 508 standards.
- Ensure deliverables align with accessibility standards (Section 508 / WCAG) and organizational guidelines
- Support LMS integration, deployment, and content updates as needed
- Collaborate with stakeholders, SMEs, and team members to gather input, validate outputs, and incorporate feedback across iterative review cycles
- Establish and track metrics to evaluate training effectiveness, including knowledge retention, compliance adoption, and user feedback
- Provide strategic recommendations to leadership on training improvements, emerging instructional technologies, and workforce readiness needs
Qualifications and Requirements:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in Instructional Design, Education, Communications, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in instructional design and eLearning development
- Strong proficiency in Articulate Storyline, including accessibility features, testing, and remediation (required)
- Certified DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester
- Demonstrated experience creating and testing documents and e-learning modules for Section 508 compliance
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
- Familiarity with Section 508 / WCAG accessibility standards
- Strong writing, editing, and content structuring skills
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- U.S. Citizenship
- Experience supporting federal training programs (CUI, Records Management, or compliance training)
- Familiarity with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Confidential Business Information (CBI) or privacy/security programs or regulatory frameworks
- Experience with FedTalent or similar federal LMS platforms
- Public Trust Clearance or higher
Work Location & Schedule
- Remote schedule
- 6-month assignment with potential for extension
Submit your application to the link on this page. Applicants selected for interviews will be notified by email or phone.
Compensation
Savan believes in offering fair and competitive compensation to all employees. Our salary structures are based on industry standards, market conditions, and the specific demands of each role. Salary determination for potential new employees is influenced by a combination of factors, including years of experience, educational qualifications, specialized skills and expertise relevant to the job, complexity, and scope of the role's responsibilities, internal salary structures, as well as the geographic location of the job. Salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
EEO, including disability and veterans.
Savan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodation for the employment process, please email your request to [email protected]. For more information about our company, please visit our website at www.savangroup.com.
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