Assessment Specialist -Closed Captioning – FCC Compliance (Remote, Part Time) at TestPros | Torre
Assessment Specialist -Closed Captioning – FCC Compliance (Remote, Part Time)
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Assessment Specialist -Closed Captioning – FCC Compliance (Remote, Part Time)

You'll enhance accessibility and improve lives by ensuring critical closed captioning compliance.
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TestPros delivers innovative independent IT assessment solutions to critical challenges facing the nation and the world.  We support the U.S. Federal Government and Commercial clients within the continental USA. TestPros is dedicated to making lives better, safer and more secure.TestPros is seeking Accessibility Assessment Specialists with an analytical, customer-focused mindset and experience in usability, customer experience (CX), and accessibility compliance testing.Start: Future projects late 2026 or 2027 (not an immediate job opening) Type: Part-time consultingOverviewFocus: Closed Captioning Quality and Caption Settings Accessibility for Television DevicesRegulatory Basis: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) closed captioning requirementsLocation: Remote, with occasional travel to customer sites or TestPros labs in Sterling, VAThis role evaluates television devices for compliance with FCC closed captioning requirements, focusing on caption quality during video playback and the accessibility and usability of closed caption display settings within the TV user interface. The specialist performs hands-on device testing, documents compliance gaps, and provides actionable remediation guidance.Evaluate closed captions for accuracy, synchronicity, completeness, and placement. Test live, linear, and on-demand content as applicable.Identify caption timing, truncation, speaker attribution, and placement issues.Capture test evidence and document defects with clear reproduction steps and severity ratings.Assess accessibility and usability of caption display settings, including discoverability, customization options, consistency across apps and inputs, preview functionality, and interaction via standard remote controls.Develop and execute test plans mapped to FCC requirements, produce compliance assessment reports with remediation recommendations, validate fixes, and collaborate with QA, engineering, product, and compliance teams.Required Skills5+ years of experience in accessibility testing, QA, compliance testing, or video/TV device testingHands-on experience evaluating closed captioning qualityStrong understanding of FCC closed captioning principles (accuracy, synchronicity, completeness, placement)Experience testing physical TV devices using remote controlsAbility to document findings clearly with supporting evidenceStrong written communication and reporting skillsPreferred SkillsExperience testing smart TVs, set-top boxes, or streaming devicesFamiliarity with caption customization features and UI discoverability testingKnowledge of CVAA or device-level accessibility requirementsAccessibility or QA certifications (CPACC, WAS, or similar)Work Environment: Hands-on device testing role. Remote-friendly when device access is available, with occasional on-site or hybrid work as needed.Rate: $40-70/hr (1099 or Corp. To Corp.). This range represents a good-faith estimate and is not a guarantee; final compensation is determined by factors such as experience, qualifications, and government contract labor rate requirements and may fall outside the stated range. Equal Opportunity EmployerTestPros is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.Offer ConsiderationsTestPros considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.Federal ComplianceAs a federal contractor, TestPros is subject to all federal and state mandates and/or other customer requirements.
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