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At Ascension, LLC, we exist to elevate the missions that protect, strengthen, and transform our nation. We are a results-driven, people-centered consulting firm serving federal, state, and local agencies with excellence in program management, data analytics, business process optimization, workforce development, and mission-support services. Our work empowers our clients to modernize operations, enhance public safety, and deliver meaningful impact to the communities they serve.

Our vision is simple: build trusted partnerships that help government organizations operate smarter, faster, and more effectively—every single day. We believe in continuous improvement, thoughtful innovation, and the disciplined pursuit of better. As a growing 8(a) and woman-owned small business, we approach every engagement with humility, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to our clients’ mission success.

At Ascension, we value professionals who are lifelong learners, problem-solvers, and builders. People who bring courage, curiosity, and accountability to their work. People who take ownership, deliver measurable results, and collaborate as trusted teammates. Here, you’ll do more than perform tasks—you’ll shape solutions, strengthen institutions, and help drive meaningful change across government.

If you want to grow, innovate, and make an impact with a company that is evolving continuously to meet the needs of our customers and protect our homeland, Ascension is the place to rise.

Ascension LLC is seeking a Junior Analyst / Project Support Specialist to provide administrative, data, and technical support during the final phases of the City of Gaithersburg Staffing Assessment. This role will assist with data entry, visual presentation, report formatting, and quality control to ensure final deliverables meet professional standards.

Junior Analyst / Project Support Specialist Day-to-Day Activities

• Support analysts and consultants in data cleaning, validation, and document organization.
• Format and compile charts, tables, and visuals for final deliverables and presentations.
• Perform document reviews for consistency, accuracy, and style.
• Maintain project documentation in SharePoint and other collaboration platforms.
• Provide logistics support for virtual meetings or presentations as needed.

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Ascension LLC is seeking a Stakeholder Engagement & Research Analyst to support qualitative research, benchmarking, and community engagement activities for the City of Gaithersburg Staffing Assessment. This role will conduct employee interviews, focus groups, and surveys, and will assist in benchmarking City operations against comparable municipalities.

Stakeholder Engagement & Research Analyst Day-to-Day Activities

• Coordinate and conduct interviews, focus groups, and surveys across City departments.
• Document qualitative insights and synthesize key themes to inform analysis and recommendations.
• Conduct research and benchmarking to compare staffing models, practices, and ratios with peer cities.
• Support the preparation of written findings and case examples for inclusion in the final report.
• Work collaboratively with data analysts to correlate qualitative and quantitative findings.
• Assist in developing visuals, tables, and narrative content for stakeholder deliverables.

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Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Human Capital & Data Analytics Specialist to perform detailed analysis of workforce data, workload distribution, and staffing patterns for the City of Gaithersburg. This role combines HR consulting and data analytics expertise to support the City’s organizational assessment, identify staffing efficiencies, and develop workforce forecasting models.

Senior Human Capital & Data Analytics Specialist Day-to-Day Activities:

• Collect, analyze, and validate staffing data, position inventories, and workload indicators.
• Conduct functional and organizational assessments, including span of control and role alignment analysis.
• Design and maintain data dashboards and visualization tools (Power BI, Excel) to track workforce metrics.
• Develop models to project future staffing requirements and align them with City priorities.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to integrate data findings into recommendations and reports.
• Document analytical methodologies and ensure data accuracy and consistency across deliverables.

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Ascension LLC is seeking a Project Manager / Lead Organizational Consultant to lead a citywide staffing assessment for the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland. This senior-level role will oversee all project phases—from kickoff and data collection through analysis, recommendations, and final presentation. The ideal candidate is a seasoned management consultant who combines strong project leadership, organizational analysis, and communication skills with an ability to deliver actionable insights in a government setting.

Project Manager / Lead Organizational Consultant Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead project planning, kickoff, and coordination activities across City departments.
• Develop and manage the work plan, project schedule, and stakeholder communication plan.
• Coordinate with City leadership to define objectives, data needs, and expectations.
• Oversee team performance and quality of deliverables for data collection, analysis, and benchmarking.
• Lead the development of final findings, recommendations, and presentation materials.
• Facilitate executive-level meetings and present results to City management and elected officials.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with project scope, timeline, and reporting requirements.

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We are looking for an IT Systems Administrator who will provide comprehensive systems administration, configuration management, and infrastructure support for the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Interior Business Center (IBC) Human Resources Directorate (HRD) applications and environments. The Administrator ensures the availability, performance, and security of HRD’s enterprise systems—including the Federal Personnel and Payroll System (FPPS), Quicktime, NextFPPS, ServiceNow, and WebTA—supporting over 300,000 federal users.

This position is responsible for managing day-to-day technical operations, performing system configuration and patch management, supporting continuity of operations (COOP) and business continuity exercises, and maintaining compliance with DOI IT security and lifecycle policies. The IT Systems Administrator will collaborate with developers, database administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and program managers to maintain a secure, high-performing, and resilient technical environment that underpins HRD’s mission-critical HR and payroll systems.

The ideal candidate is an experienced system administrator with strong troubleshooting skills, a solid understanding of mainframe and distributed systems, and familiarity with both legacy and modernized architectures.

IT Systems Administrator Day-to-Day Activities:

• Manage server configuration, availability, and performance.
• Apply security patches and updates.
• Perform incident management and system monitoring.
• Support continuity of operations (COOP) activities.
• Assist with technical refreshment and preventive maintenance.

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Position Summary

We are looking for a Business Process Analyst / Data Management Specialist that will play a critical role in enabling the Interior Business Center’s Human Resources Directorate (HRD) to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and integrity of its personnel and payroll systems—including FPPS, Quicktime, and NextFPPS. This position bridges the gap between business needs and technical implementation by performing complex business process analyses, managing data migration and integration activities, and supporting data-driven decision-making across HRD systems. The analyst will collaborate with system developers, project managers, and HR subject matter experts to re-engineer processes, enhance data models, and maintain compliance with DOI and federal IT lifecycle standards.

This role ensures data consistency and system functionality across multiple HR applications, helping the HRD streamline customer migrations, enhance reporting capabilities, and meet its mission of delivering reliable, compliant HR/payroll services to over 300,000 federal employees.

Business Process Analyst / Data Management Specialist Day-to-Day Activities:

• Analyze business processes and develop process flow diagrams.
• Support data migration and mapping between HR systems.
• Conduct data validation and verification activities.
• Prepare documentation, user manuals, and training materials.
• Support testing, change/release management, and reporting.

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Position Summary
We are looking for a Database Administrator who will manage and maintain multiple database environments (Oracle, ADABAS, Postgres SQL) supporting HRD systems to ensure high availability, security, and performance.

Database Administrator Day-to-Day Activities:

• Monitor, tune, and maintain production, test, and development databases.
• Conduct backups, recovery, and performance optimization.
• Implement database patches and upgrades.
• Manage security access and support system audits.
• Collaborate with developers on database design and integration.

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Position Summary

We are looking for a Senior Systems Analyst / Software Developer who will be responsible for full life-cycle system development and maintenance, supporting the modernization, enhancement, and migration of HRD applications such as FPPS, Quicktime, and ServiceNow integrations.

Senior Systems Analyst / Software Developer Day-to-Day Activities:

• Analyze, design, develop, and test new and existing HRD systems.
• Translate requirements into technical design documentation and code.
• Support system integration between legacy mainframe and web applications.
• Conduct code reviews, regression testing, and documentation.
• Develop and deploy enhancements in Java, Natural, or SQL environments.

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Position Summary
We are looking for a Task Order Project Manager who leads all contractor personnel supporting the DOI IBC HR Directorate IT Support Services program. The PM oversees program performance, ensures compliance with task order objectives, and serves as the primary liaison between the Government COR and contractor team.

Task Order Project Manager Day-to-Day Activities:

• Oversee daily operations and delivery of multiple IT support tasks.
• Manage task scheduling, scope, and budget performance.
• Conduct weekly status meetings with Government Work Assignment Managers and COR.
• Provide risk tracking, mitigation, and performance reporting.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including work plans and deliverables.
• Support change control and release management coordination.
• Ensure Section 508, DOI, and Federal IT security compliance across deliverables.

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We're looking for a Creative Technology Strategist that provides as-needed innovation and automation expertise supporting UMGC’s creative-testing and optimization initiatives. This hybrid creative-technical role bridges design, analytics, and systems integration—helping automate workflows, ensure accessibility compliance, and implement emerging tools that improve creative performance and operational efficiency.

Creative Technology Strategist Day-to-Day Activities

• Evaluate and recommend new creative and marketing-technology tools.
• Develop and implement workflow automations and asset templates.
• Support testing architecture integration and data visualization.
• Collaborate with Creative Director and Analyst to apply performance insights to creative iteration.
• Ensure accessibility and file-compliance standards are maintained. 

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We're looking for a Production & Ad Operations Manager that provides as-needed logistical and technical coordination for UMGC digital-media campaigns. Working under the Account Manager and Analyst, this position manages trafficking grids, file quality-assurance checks, and media-delivery workflows to ensure error-free execution during high-volume periods.

Production & Ad Operations Manager Day-to-Day Activities:

• Develop and maintain trafficking grids aligned with media-buying schedules
• Coordinate asset handoffs with UMGC’s media-buying agencies.
• Validate file specifications and naming conventions for all deliverables.
• Track version control and maintain creative asset repositories.
• Support quality-assurance reviews and documentation of testing architecture.

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We're looking for an Integrated Designer / Motion Graphics Lead that provides on-call creative-production support for UMGC’s digital-media campaigns. Under the direction of Ascension’s Creative Director, this role develops, edits, and packages multimedia deliverables that align with UMGC’s brand identity, accessibility requirements, and digital-platform specifications.

Integrated Designer / Motion Graphics Lead Day-to-Day Activities:

⦁ Design static and animated creative assets for paid digital and social campaigns.

⦁ Produce short-form video and motion graphics for Meta, LinkedIn, DV360, and TikTok.

⦁ Resize and adapt creatives for multiple placements and audiences.

⦁ Prepare and deliver native design files compliant with UMGC’s specifications.

⦁ Collaborate with the Creative Director and Account Manager to meet quality and schedule targets.

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Ascension LLC is seeking a Mentor-Protégé Program Specialist to support the Defense Health Agency’s Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). This role is critical to the successful execution, oversight, and continuous improvement of DHA’s Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP), a statutory program designed to strengthen the small business industrial base supporting the Military Health System.

The ideal candidate is a mission-driven analyst and program operator with demonstrated experience supporting federal small business programs, acquisition-related initiatives, and stakeholder-driven program management efforts. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to DHA OSBP leadership, ensuring mentor-protégé agreements are properly evaluated, coordinated, documented, and managed in accordance with FAR, DFARS, DoDI 4205.01, and the Small Business Act.

This position is well-suited for candidates with experience in federal acquisition support, program analysis, policy development, and cross-functional coordination, particularly within DoD or civilian federal environments.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Mentor-Protégé Program Specialist provides analytical, operational, and program management support to DHA OSBP’s Mentor-Protégé Program. The role focuses on program execution, policy and guidance development, agreement review and coordination, performance tracking, and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working in a regulated, fast-paced environment with competing priorities. The candidate should be self-directed, capable of operating with minimal supervision, and skilled at translating statutory and regulatory requirements into practical, executable program processes.

This role supports DHA OSBP by ensuring mentor-protégé agreements are compliant, well-documented, and aligned with agency small business objectives, while also helping the Government measure program outcomes and continuously improve execution.

Tools and processes commonly used in this role include Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint), data trackers, document review workflows, and structured reporting templates.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

The Mentor-Protégé Program Specialist is expected to perform the following activities in support of the DHA OSBP Mentor-Protégé Program:

• Analyze mentor-protégé agreement submissions for completeness, compliance, and alignment with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Support needs assessments and draft analytical content to inform program policies, guidance, and implementation materials
• Coordinate internal and external reviews of mentor-protégé agreements with Government stakeholders
• Track program activities, milestones, and agreement statuses using structured data and reporting tools
• Assist with program management reviews and stakeholder briefings related to mentor-protégé execution
• Support development and maintenance of budget, expenditure, and performance tracking reports for the program
• Prepare summaries, memoranda, briefing slides, and reports for OSBP leadership
• Maintain accurate program documentation and records in accordance with DHA requirements
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives related to mentor-protégé operations
• Participate in meetings, working groups, and outreach activities as required

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Ascension LLC is seeking a Data Analyst / Reporting Specialist to support the Defense Health Agency’s Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) in advancing its mission to become a more data-driven, performance-focused organization. This role is critical to enabling OSBP leadership to track, assess, and communicate small business participation outcomes across DHA acquisitions.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical rigor, reporting discipline, and business acumen, with the ability to translate complex acquisition and program data into clear, actionable insights for senior government stakeholders. This role directly supports DHA’s statutory responsibilities under the Small Business Act and contributes to enterprise-level decision-making that impacts acquisition strategy, outreach effectiveness, and small business goal attainment.

This position is well-suited for a professional with experience in federal data analysis, KPI development, reporting automation, and executive-level briefing support, particularly in acquisition, program management, or small business domains.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Data Analyst / Reporting Specialist provides analytical and reporting support to OSBP by developing, maintaining, and delivering recurring and ad hoc performance reports, dashboards, and data products that measure small business participation and program execution effectiveness.

The role supports OSBP’s transition toward real-time visibility of performance metrics by leveraging analytical tools and structured data processes. The analyst is expected to be detail-oriented, self-directed, and highly organized, capable of working in a dynamic federal environment with minimal supervision while managing multiple reporting timelines and stakeholder requests.

The ideal candidate anticipates data quality issues, proactively constructs solutions, and ensures reporting products are accurate, timely, and aligned with leadership priorities. This role solves challenges related to data fragmentation, reporting consistency, and performance storytelling by applying structured analytical methods and modern reporting tools.

Primary tools and environments include: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI, DHA network systems, and government-furnished data repositories.

Position Responsibilities and Anticipated Activities

• Analyze small business participation, subcontracting, and acquisition-related datasets to identify trends, risks, and performance drivers
• Develop weekly Small Business Achievement Reports and semi-annual subcontracting performance reports
• Compile and validate data from multiple government and contractor sources to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Design dashboards, scorecards, and visualizations that provide real-time insight into OSBP performance metrics
• Prepare executive-ready briefings, charts, and data narratives for senior leadership
• Support evaluation of strategic planning initiatives and annual small business goals
• Monitor incoming data calls, industry inputs, and program communications relevant to small business performance
• Document data methodologies, assumptions, and reporting logic to ensure repeatability and audit readiness
• Coordinate with program managers, analysts, and leadership to respond to ad hoc data and reporting requests
• Ensure compliance with DHA data security, privacy, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling requirements

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Ascension LLC is seeking a Project Coordinator / Operations Support professional to provide day-to-day operational, analytical, and coordination support to the Defense Health Agency’s Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). This role is critical to ensuring the smooth execution of OSBP program activities, reporting requirements, stakeholder coordination, and internal operations that support DHA’s mission to maximize small business participation across acquisitions.

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a structured but fast-moving federal environment, brings strong organizational and communication skills, and understands how to support program execution through disciplined coordination, tracking, and documentation. This role is well-suited for professionals with experience supporting federal program offices, acquisition or small business programs, or management support functions who want to grow their impact while working closely with senior stakeholders.

This position directly supports the Government’s need for reliable program execution, accurate reporting, and responsive operational support across OSBP initiatives.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Project Coordinator / Operations Support role provides essential operational backbone support to the DHA OSBP. The position supports daily program execution activities, tracks deliverables and staffing status, coordinates communications and meetings, and assists with reporting, outreach preparation, and documentation required under the Performance Work Statement.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision. They are proactive, comfortable working in an ambiguous environment, and skilled at anticipating needs before issues arise. This role supports the Government by ensuring information flows efficiently, reports are accurate and timely, and program activities remain aligned with performance requirements.

The position relies heavily on Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) and requires comfort working with trackers, schedules, and structured reporting processes.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

The Project Coordinator / Operations Support will:

Collaborate closely with the Program Manager, analysts, and Government stakeholders

Coordinate and track daily program execution activities in support of OSBP initiatives

Monitor shared mailboxes and incoming communications and compile summaries of salient information

Maintain staffing plans, labor trackers, and status reports in accordance with contract requirements

Prepare and update program trackers, schedules, and action item logs

Support development of weekly, monthly, and semi-annual reports and deliverables

Assist with preparation of briefing materials, presentations, and executive summaries

Coordinate meetings, outreach events, and stakeholder engagements, including logistics and documentation

Draft meeting agendas, capture meeting notes, and track follow-up actions

Support transition-in and transition-out documentation and coordination activities

Ensure compliance with quality control, reporting, and documentation standards