The Technical Lead (AI/ML) provides technical leadership and oversight for fraud analytics model development, deployment, and lifecycle management in support of IRS identity theft and fraud detection programs. This role is responsible for guiding the design, development, and continuous improvement of predictive models, business rules, and analytical frameworks operating in both production and non-production environments.

The Technical Lead collaborates closely with government stakeholders, data scientists, and operational teams to ensure models are effective, scalable, and aligned with evolving fraud schemes and taxpayer protection strategies. This role supports critical PWS tasks including model development and maintenance, model monitoring and performance evaluation, analytical support, pilot analytics, and production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction for AI/ML model development, deployment, and lifecycle management
• Oversee development, enhancement, and consolidation of predictive models, filters, and business rules
• Ensure models are optimized for fraud detection, identity theft differentiation, and operational efficiency
• Lead model validation, performance monitoring, and recalibration efforts
• Support rapid analytical response to emerging fraud schemes and vulnerabilities
• Guide integration of internal and external data sources into analytical models
• Collaborate with government stakeholders to align analytical outputs with program objectives
• Ensure compliance with IRS standards for model governance, documentation, and auditability
• Provide technical mentorship to data scientists and analysts
• Support transition of models from pilot to production environments

Day-to-Day Activities

• Review and guide ongoing model development and tuning activities
• Analyze model performance metrics and recommend enhancements
• Coordinate with analysts to evaluate fraud patterns and emerging schemes
• Oversee testing and validation of new models and rules
• Participate in technical discussions with IRS stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Support troubleshooting of model performance issues in production
• Review code, documentation, and analytical outputs for quality and accuracy
• Provide input to reporting, dashboards, and performance tracking metrics
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and technical best practices across the team

Ascension LLC is seeking a detail-oriented and execution-focused Contract Administrator / Closeout Specialist to support post-award acquisition activities for the U.S. Air Force’s 18th Contracting Squadron. This role is critical to ensuring that contracts are administered efficiently, remain compliant with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements, and are properly closed out in accordance with Air Force policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate is a mid-level acquisition professional with strong experience in contract administration, invoice review, and contract closeout who thrives in structured yet fast-paced environments. This individual will play a key role in maintaining contract integrity, supporting timely payments, and ensuring audit-ready documentation across the acquisition lifecycle.

This position directly supports mission readiness by ensuring contracts are properly executed, monitored, and closed, enabling the Government to efficiently procure goods and services necessary to support operations.

Ascension brings proven experience supporting acquisition lifecycle management, contract administration analytics, and process automation for federal clients such as DHS and DOE, delivering measurable improvements in invoice processing timelines and compliance tracking.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Contract Administrator / Closeout Specialist will support post-award acquisition functions, including contract administration, modification processing, invoice validation, and contract closeout activities. This role ensures that all contractual actions are executed in compliance with FAR, DFARS (as applicable), and Air Force-specific guidance.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Highly organized and detail-driven with strong documentation discipline
• Self-directed and capable of working in a remote environment with minimal supervision
• Proactive in identifying issues such as invoice discrepancies, incomplete contract files, or closeout delays
• Skilled at managing multiple contracts simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and compliance

This role supports key PWS functions including:

• Contract administration and performance monitoring
• Invoice review and processing
• Contract modification tracking
• Claims/dispute documentation support
• Contract closeout documentation and reconciliation

Tools and Processes Utilized:

• FAR/DFARS and Air Force acquisition policies
• Contract writing and management systems (e.g., FPDS, contract databases)
• Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint-based repositories
• Workflow and process tracking tools (aligned with Ascension’s automation capabilities)
• Invoice tracking and financial reconciliation processes

Day-to-Day Activities

• Administer contracts post-award to ensure compliance with terms, conditions, and performance requirements
• Review and validate contractor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract terms
• Track and process contract modifications, ensuring proper documentation and approvals
• Maintain complete and audit-ready contract files in accordance with FAR and agency guidance
• Monitor contract performance data and flag issues related to deliverables, timelines, or compliance
• Coordinate with Contract Specialists, CORs, and financial personnel to resolve invoice discrepancies or contract issues
• Support claims and dispute documentation by compiling contract records and supporting evidence
• Prepare contract closeout packages, including reconciliation of funds, deliverables, and documentation
• Ensure timely contract closeout in accordance with FAR Part 4.804 requirements
• Assist in process improvement initiatives to streamline contract administration and closeout activities

Ascension LLC is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-focused Contract Specialist to support acquisition operations for the U.S. Air Force 18th Contracting Squadron (18 CONS). The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in federal acquisition lifecycle activities, including market research, solicitation preparation, source selection support, contract administration, and closeout documentation.

This role is critical to ensuring the 18th Contracting Squadron can efficiently execute procurement actions supporting the operational mission of the 18th Wing in the Indo-Pacific theater. The Contract Specialist will work closely with the Contractor Program Manager and Government contracting personnel to support contracting operations while ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of Defense regulations, and Air Force acquisition policies.

The ideal candidate will be someone who:

• Thrives in a fast-paced federal acquisition environment
• Possesses strong analytical and organizational skills
• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple contracting actions simultaneously
• Communicates effectively with contracting officers, program stakeholders, and vendors
• Maintains a high level of attention to detail when preparing acquisition documentation

This position is well suited for acquisition professionals who want to contribute to mission-critical defense contracting activities while working in a collaborative and agile team environment.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Contract Specialist will support the full acquisition lifecycle for procurement actions executed by the 18th Contracting Squadron. The role involves assisting Government Contracting Officers in developing acquisition strategies, preparing solicitations, supporting proposal evaluations, administering contracts, and preparing closeout documentation.

The selected professional will apply knowledge of federal procurement regulations and contracting procedures to assist in managing contracting activities for supplies, services, and construction acquisitions. The role requires the ability to independently analyze procurement documentation, coordinate with acquisition stakeholders, and ensure contracting actions are executed in accordance with regulatory and policy requirements.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to:

• Interpret acquisition policies and FAR guidance
• Prepare clear and compliant acquisition documentation
• Evaluate proposals and quotations against established criteria
• Track contract performance and administrative requirements
• Support the timely execution of contract modifications and closeouts

Contract Specialists will work in a remote environment while supporting a government acquisition team operating on Japan Standard Time coordination, and must be able to effectively communicate and collaborate in a distributed work setting.

Day-to-Day Activities

The Contract Specialist will perform activities supporting the acquisition lifecycle. These activities may include but are not limited to:

• Conduct market research to support acquisition planning and procurement strategies
• Prepare acquisition documentation, including acquisition plans, IGCE inputs, and procurement request packages
• Draft and issue solicitations including RFQs, RFPs, and IFBs
• Support the development of source selection plans and evaluation criteria
• Assist in proposal and quotation evaluations against solicitation requirements
• Conduct cost and price analysis in support of acquisition decisions
• Prepare contract award documentation and supporting acquisition files
• Process and document contract modifications and administrative actions
• Review contractor deliverables and performance documentation
• Monitor contract performance and support the resolution of contractual issues
• Assist with invoice review and payment documentation
• Prepare and organize contract closeout documentation
• Maintain accurate contract files and documentation in accordance with FAR and Air Force policies
• Coordinate with the Program Manager and Government COR regarding workload priorities
• Participate in acquisition planning meetings and contract status discussions

Ascension LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Specialist to support the United States Air Force 18th Contracting Squadron (18 CONS) by performing acquisition lifecycle support services that enable mission-critical procurement activities.

This role is critical to helping the Government manage an increasing contracting workload by providing expert support across the pre-award and post-award phases of federal acquisitions, including market research, solicitation development, proposal evaluation support, price/cost analysis, contract administration, and contract closeout.

The ideal candidate will be a mid-to-senior level federal acquisition professional with experience comparable to a GS-12 Contract Specialist (OPM 1102 series) who understands the complexities of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of Defense acquisition policies, and Air Force contracting procedures.

Successful candidates will be detail-oriented professionals who thrive in mission-driven environments and possess the ability to independently manage multiple acquisition packages while supporting Contracting Officers and Government stakeholders.

This position is well suited for acquisition professionals who want to apply their contracting expertise to support mission operations within the U.S. Air Force acquisition environment.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Senior Contract Specialist provides expert-level acquisition support services that enable the 18th Contracting Squadron to procure supplies, services, and construction requirements necessary to support the mission of the 18th Wing.

The contractor will support the Government by performing functions throughout the acquisition lifecycle while ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, Air Force policy, and agency procedures. Contractor personnel will support but not perform inherently governmental functions, such as obligating funds or executing contractual documents.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, sound acquisition judgment, and the ability to navigate complex contracting requirements while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The individual must be capable of working in a remote, distributed team environment, communicating effectively with contracting officers, program managers, technical evaluators, and other acquisition stakeholders.

The Senior Contract Specialist will use a variety of federal acquisition tools, contract writing systems, and data repositories commonly used in DoD contracting environments. This includes acquisition planning documentation, market research tools, contract writing systems, and evaluation support tools necessary to complete procurement actions efficiently and accurately.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

The Senior Contract Specialist will perform acquisition lifecycle support tasks that may include:

• Conduct market research to identify potential vendors, contract vehicles, and procurement strategies.
• Develop acquisition plans, procurement strategies, and supporting acquisition documentation.
• Draft and prepare solicitation packages including RFQs, RFPs, and IFBs.
• Develop evaluation criteria and support the creation of source selection plans.
• Coordinate with program managers and technical stakeholders to refine requirements documentation.
• Support proposal and quotation evaluations in accordance with FAR and source selection procedures.
• Perform cost and price analysis for proposed contracts and modifications.
• Prepare contract award documentation and contract files for Government review.
• Support the administration of contracts to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Monitor contractor performance, deliverables, and milestones.
• Draft and process contract modifications as required.
• Review and process contractor invoices for accuracy and payment approval workflows.
• Assist the Government with the resolution of claims, disputes, and contract performance issues.
• Prepare contract closeout documentation and ensure proper file documentation.
• Maintain acquisition documentation and contract files in accordance with FAR requirements.
• Provide advisory support to Contracting Officers and Contracting Officer Representatives.
• Participate in meetings, acquisition reviews, and contracting strategy discussions.

Ascension LLC is seeking an experienced Program Manager with federal acquisition expertise to lead and oversee contractor support services for the United States Air Force 18th Contracting Squadron (18 CONS).

The Program Manager serves as the primary contractor interface with the Government Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and is responsible for managing contractor personnel supporting the acquisition lifecycle. The individual selected for this role will ensure that contract support services are delivered in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Air Force acquisition guidance, and organizational policies.

This role is critical to the success of the engagement because the 18 CONS relies on contractor support personnel to assist with a wide range of acquisition activities supporting the mission of the 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base. These activities include market research, acquisition planning, solicitation development, evaluation support, contract administration, and contract closeout.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Deep understanding of the federal acquisition lifecycle
• Experience managing contract specialists and acquisition teams
• Ability to work effectively with Government stakeholders
• Strong organizational leadership to ensure timely and compliant delivery of acquisition documentation and support services.

Candidates should be mission-driven professionals who are detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing complex workloads in a distributed, remote work environment.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Program Manager provides overall leadership and management for Ascension’s acquisition support services contract supporting the 18th Contracting Squadron. The Program Manager ensures that contractor personnel provide high-quality acquisition support aligned with Air Force contracting policies and procedures.

This individual manages staffing, workload distribution, quality assurance, and performance monitoring across all contractor personnel assigned to the contract. The Program Manager works closely with the Government COR and CO to coordinate work assignments, resolve performance issues, and ensure contract deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.

The role requires an individual who is:

• Highly organized and results-oriented
• Comfortable working in dynamic acquisition environments
• Skilled at anticipating issues and proactively resolving problems
• Able to translate contracting requirements into clear work assignments and deliverables
• Effective at managing remote teams supporting mission-critical government operations.

The Program Manager must demonstrate strong knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle, including pre-award and post-award contracting processes, as well as experience ensuring contractor work complies with applicable acquisition regulations and policies.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

The Program Manager performs a wide range of management and oversight functions to ensure effective delivery of acquisition support services.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as the primary point of contact between Ascension and the Government Contracting Officer and COR.
• Receive and review work assignments from Government contracting officials and coordinate task execution.
• Assign acquisition tasks to contractor personnel based on expertise, workload, and priority.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure deliverables are completed accurately and within required timelines.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, Air Force policies, and applicable contracting guidance.
• Oversee development of acquisition documentation, including:
  • Market research reports
  • Acquisition plans
  • Solicitation documents (RFQ, RFP, IFB)
  • Source selection documentation
  • Contract award documentation
  • Contract modification packages
  • Contract closeout documentation.
• Coordinate and participate in meetings with Government contracting staff to review workload, acquisition planning efforts, and contract status.
• Provide status reporting on contractor activities, deliverables, and performance metrics.
• Identify risks or delivery issues affecting contracting activities and develop mitigation strategies.
• Review contractor work products for quality, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Support proposal evaluation and cost/price analysis activities when requested by Government contracting officials.
• Monitor contractor personnel workload distribution and ensure adequate staffing levels.
• Maintain effective communication across contractor and Government teams to support mission execution.

The Accessibility Workflow & Content Intake Coordinator supports the execution of accessibility remediation services by managing the end-to-end document intake and workflow pipeline. This role ensures that incoming documents are properly logged, triaged, assigned, tracked, and processed through remediation and validation stages in alignment with Section 508 compliance requirements.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented coordinator who thrives in structured environments but is also capable of adapting to evolving priorities. This individual must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple concurrent workflows, anticipate bottlenecks, and maintain clear visibility into document status across distributed teams.

This role solves key operational challenges by ensuring that:

• Document intake processes are standardized and efficient
• Workloads are balanced across remediation staff
• Status tracking is accurate and transparent
• Program leadership has real-time visibility into remediation progress

The candidate should be self-driven, capable of working with minimal supervision, and skilled in coordinating across technical and non-technical stakeholders. Familiarity with workflow tracking tools, document management systems, and process automation approaches is essential to support scalable remediation operations.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

• Manage and maintain the document intake pipeline for accessibility remediation requests
• Log, categorize, and prioritize incoming documents based on urgency and complexity
• Assign remediation tasks to appropriate team members based on workload and expertise
• Track document status across intake, remediation, validation, and completion stages
• Maintain detailed remediation logs, trackers, and dashboards
• Coordinate communication between remediation specialists, validation analysts, and program leadership
• Monitor workflow timelines and escalate delays or bottlenecks
• Support implementation of workflow automation tools and process improvements
• Generate and deliver status reports on remediation progress and backlog
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across tracking systems
• Support audit readiness by maintaining organized documentation and records

Ascension LLC is seeking an experienced Accessibility Validation & Compliance Analyst to support accessibility compliance verification activities for digital content and documents produced for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The individual in this role will ensure that remediated digital content meets federal accessibility standards, including Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance requirements.

This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy, quality, and compliance of accessibility remediation deliverables before submission to the government. The Accessibility Validation & Compliance Analyst serves as the independent validation authority responsible for testing remediated documents using assistive technologies and accessibility validation tools.

The ideal candidate is a highly detail-oriented accessibility professional with strong analytical skills and demonstrated experience validating accessible documents using industry-standard tools such as CommonLook, PAC, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and JAWS screen reader software. The candidate must be capable of identifying accessibility compliance defects, documenting findings, and working collaboratively with remediation specialists to resolve accessibility issues.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Accessibility Validation & Compliance Analyst performs accessibility validation testing and quality assurance reviews on remediated digital documents to ensure compliance with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards. The analyst verifies that document structure, tagging, reading order, alternative text, and assistive technology compatibility meet accessibility requirements.

The candidate should be a methodical and quality-focused professional capable of executing structured validation processes and producing formal accessibility compliance verification reports.

The ideal candidate demonstrates the following characteristics:

• Strong attention to detail when evaluating accessibility compliance issues
• Ability to work independently in remote environments
• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• Familiarity with federal accessibility compliance standards
• Ability to anticipate accessibility defects and guide remediation improvements

This role supports the customer's need to ensure accessibility compliance readiness, reduce regulatory risk, and support digital inclusion initiatives across the organization.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Validate remediated documents using CommonLook, PAC, and Adobe Acrobat accessibility validation tools
• Conduct screen reader testing using JAWS to verify document accessibility and usability
• Perform accessibility compliance reviews against WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 standards
• Generate accessibility verification and compliance reports documenting validation results
• Identify accessibility defects and communicate remediation requirements
• Conduct quality assurance reviews prior to final deliverable submission
• Verify document tagging structure, reading order, headings, and table accessibility
• Validate alternative text descriptions for images and visual elements
• Support accessibility audit readiness and compliance documentation
• Coordinate with remediation specialists to resolve accessibility defects
• Maintain documentation logs and validation tracking records

The Senior Accessibility Remediation Specialist provides document remediation services in support of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Civil Works Directorate at Headquarters USACE (HQ USACE), ensuring that digital content complies with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.

This role directly supports the Civil Works Directorate’s mission by ensuring that critical documentation used for water resources development, infrastructure programs, and public communications is accessible to all users, including individuals who rely on assistive technologies.

The Senior Accessibility Remediation Specialist is responsible for remediating a wide range of digital documents, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF files, ensuring proper tagging structures, reading order, semantic formatting, and accessibility compliance. The role also involves correcting OCR errors, repairing complex tables, and ensuring that all visual elements are properly described using alternative text.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and highly technical accessibility professional who is capable of supporting high-volume remediation efforts while maintaining strict quality and compliance standards. This individual must be self-driven, able to work independently in a remote environment, and capable of managing multiple remediation tasks simultaneously.

The candidate should be comfortable working in a structured remediation workflow environment and using industry-standard tools such as Adobe Acrobat Pro, CommonLook, PAC (PDF Accessibility Checker), and Microsoft Office accessibility tools to execute remediation tasks efficiently.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Remediate Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF documents to ensure accessibility compliance
• Apply semantic tagging structures to establish proper document hierarchy
• Correct reading order and logical navigation for assistive technology users
• Add alternative text to images, charts, and graphical elements
• Repair and restructure complex tables to ensure accessibility compliance
• Perform OCR corrections on scanned or image-based documents
• Ensure proper use of headings, lists, and document structure elements
• Conduct accessibility checks using remediation tools and validation software
• Support document intake reviews and assess remediation complexity
• Track remediation progress and maintain documentation logs
• Collaborate with validation analysts to address identified compliance issues
• Execute remediation workflows to support high-volume document processing

Ascension LLC is seeking a Program Manager / Accessibility Consulting Lead to oversee enterprise accessibility consulting services supporting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This individual will serve as the senior contractor authority responsible for accessibility strategy, compliance oversight, and program governance across the engagement.

The ideal candidate is a senior accessibility strategist and program leader with extensive experience implementing accessibility compliance programs within federal or enterprise environments. This role will ensure the client’s digital content, communications, and systems comply with Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards, while supporting the agency’s broader mission of delivering accessible digital services to internal stakeholders and the public.

This position is critical to the success of the engagement, as the individual will guide accessibility program strategy, lead cross-functional coordination efforts, and provide executive advisory support to government leadership.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Program Manager / Accessibility Consulting Lead provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for accessibility consulting and remediation initiatives. The role involves conducting accessibility maturity assessments, advising leadership on accessibility governance frameworks, coordinating remediation initiatives, and ensuring that accessibility standards are embedded into enterprise workflows.

The ideal candidate should be:

• A strategic thinker capable of translating accessibility standards into actionable policies and operational processes
• A detail-oriented leader who can manage multiple priorities and deliverables simultaneously
• A collaborative stakeholder manager who can coordinate government leadership, technical teams, and remediation specialists
• A problem-solver capable of identifying accessibility risks and developing practical remediation strategies

The candidate should be comfortable operating in complex federal environments and possess strong communication skills to support executive briefings, training sessions, and strategic planning activities.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

The Program Manager / Accessibility Consulting Lead will:

• Lead program execution and oversee contract performance across all accessibility task areas
• Conduct enterprise accessibility maturity assessments and identify compliance gaps
• Develop accessibility governance frameworks aligned with Section 508 and WCAG requirements
• Provide written remediation recommendations and strategic advisory support to government leadership
• Coordinate cross-functional teams supporting accessibility remediation and validation efforts
• Deliver executive briefings and performance reports summarizing accessibility progress and compliance risks
• Oversee accessibility training initiatives and awareness programs
• Develop accessibility policies, workflows, and best practices to support enterprise implementation
• Track program performance metrics and support compliance reporting
• Ensure deliverables meet federal accessibility standards and quality requirements

Minimum / Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Human-Centered Design, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field
• 10+ years of professional experience in program management, accessibility consulting, or digital compliance initiatives
• 5+ years of experience implementing Section 508 or WCAG accessibility programs
• Demonstrated experience conducting accessibility maturity assessments or accessibility program evaluations
• Experience supporting federal government programs or large enterprise organizations
• Strong written communication skills for preparing executive reports and strategic recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and complex consulting engagements

Desired Skills / Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Information Systems, Public Administration, or related discipline
• IAAP accessibility certifications such as:
  • CPACC – Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies
  • CPWA – Certified Professional in Web Accessibility
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience supporting DoD, USACE, or other federal agencies
• Familiarity with accessibility testing and compliance tools such as:
  • CommonLook
  • Axe
  • WAVE
  • PAC
• Experience designing accessibility governance frameworks and compliance reporting processes

Suitability / Security Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust or equivalent federal suitability determination
• Must comply with federal cybersecurity and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling requirements

Ascension LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Accessibility Validation & Reporting Specialist to support federal accessibility compliance initiatives focused on Section 508 and WCAG conformance validation. This role plays a critical quality assurance function in ensuring that remediated documents, digital assets, and web content meet accessibility standards required by federal regulations and withstand independent audits or legal scrutiny.

The ideal candidate will possess strong experience using assistive technologies such as JAWS and accessibility validation tools like CommonLook, and will have a demonstrated ability to independently verify accessibility compliance and generate defensible reporting documentation.

This role is essential to the success of the overall accessibility remediation effort because it provides the final validation checkpoint before content is delivered back to the client. The specialist ensures that remediated materials are fully accessible to users with disabilities and compliant with federal accessibility mandates.

Successful candidates will bring strong analytical thinking, careful attention to detail, and the ability to work in a structured validation workflow that requires documentation integrity, version tracking, and clear reporting.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Accessibility Validation & Reporting Specialist is responsible for validating accessibility remediation work products and generating compliance verification documentation to support Section 508 and WCAG conformance.

This role supports federal accessibility initiatives by ensuring that remediated digital assets such as PDF documents, Microsoft Office files, and other digital materials are fully compliant with accessibility standards and properly validated using both automated accessibility tools and assistive technology testing.

The position requires a candidate who is organized, methodical, and capable of documenting validation results clearly and defensibly. The specialist will help maintain audit-ready documentation, ensuring that validation artifacts and testing results can withstand scrutiny from compliance auditors, including those associated with DOJ accessibility enforcement.

The candidate should be comfortable operating in an environment that requires structured workflows including version control tracking, intake documentation, validation testing, and return reporting.

This role may operate as a standalone validation function or may be combined with the Senior Accessibility Remediation Specialist role depending on project workload.

The candidate will routinely use tools such as:

• JAWS Screen Reader
• CommonLook PDF Validator
• Adobe Acrobat Pro Accessibility Tools
• Microsoft Office Accessibility Checker
• WCAG evaluation tools and checklists
• Document version tracking systems

Day-to-Day Activities

• Perform accessibility validation testing using assistive technologies including JAWS screen reader
• Conduct document validation using CommonLook and Adobe Acrobat accessibility tools
• Verify WCAG and Section 508 compliance of remediated digital documents and files
• Document validation findings and generate compliance verification reports
• Prepare accessibility verification documentation that supports DOJ audit defensibility
• Maintain detailed version control tracking for validated documents
• Track document intake and validation return status across remediation workflows
• Coordinate with accessibility remediation specialists to resolve validation findings
• Provide guidance on accessibility compliance issues identified during validation testing
• Ensure documentation packages are complete and audit ready prior to submission to the client
• Support quality assurance processes for accessibility remediation deliverables
• Maintain organized records of validation artifacts and compliance documentation

Ascension LLC is seeking an experienced Program Manager / Accessibility Lead to serve as the single accountable technical authority responsible for overseeing accessibility compliance, accessibility assessments, remediation guidance, and training support for a government client. This role combines contract management, strategic advisory services, accessibility testing leadership, and quality assurance oversight to ensure digital content and documentation meet federal accessibility standards.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in WCAG 2.1 AA remediation, document accessibility, and accessibility testing frameworks, along with the ability to guide teams and stakeholders in implementing sustainable accessibility practices across organizational workflows.

This position is critical to the overall success of the engagement because the Program Manager / Accessibility Lead will serve as the primary customer interface, ensuring accessibility assessments, compliance reviews, training, and remediation guidance are delivered effectively and aligned with Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA, and ADA standards.

The selected professional will operate at both strategic and operational levels, advising leadership on accessibility best practices while also directing the technical assessment and remediation process for digital content.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Program Manager / Accessibility Lead provides leadership, coordination, and technical oversight for accessibility compliance activities supporting federal accessibility requirements.

This individual will oversee accessibility assessments, lead the development of written findings and remediation recommendations, coordinate accessibility testing processes, and provide guidance on improving accessibility within business workflows and document production practices.

The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented and strategic professional capable of managing multiple priorities while serving as the client’s trusted advisor on accessibility compliance. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to translate technical accessibility standards into actionable recommendations, and the ability to collaborate effectively with program stakeholders, content creators, and technical teams.

The candidate must be self-driven and highly organized, able to operate effectively in an environment where priorities may evolve as accessibility assessments and remediation needs are identified. This role requires someone who can anticipate compliance risks, develop practical solutions, and guide stakeholders through implementation.

The Program Manager / Accessibility Lead will utilize accessibility tools and methodologies including CommonLook, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Word accessibility tools, WCAG testing methodologies, and DOJ audit validation frameworks to evaluate content and ensure compliance with accessibility standards.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

The Program Manager / Accessibility Lead will perform the following activities in support of the client:

• Lead accessibility assessment efforts for digital documents, websites, and electronic communications to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 standards.
• Serve as the primary contract and customer interface responsible for coordinating project activities, reporting status, and managing deliverables.
• Conduct accessibility testing and validation using industry-standard tools such as CommonLook, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft Office accessibility checkers.
• Develop detailed accessibility assessment reports outlining findings, remediation recommendations, and compliance gaps.
• Provide strategic advisory support on accessibility best practices, accessibility governance, and compliance strategies.
• Evaluate internal workflows and document production processes to identify opportunities to improve accessibility compliance.
• Oversee quality assurance processes to ensure accessibility testing results and remediation guidance meet federal compliance expectations.
• Deliver accessibility training sessions for staff responsible for developing and maintaining digital content.
• Collaborate with program stakeholders, technical teams, and content creators to implement accessibility remediation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to accessibility compliance standards including WCAG, Section 508, PDF/UA, and ADA guidelines.
• Monitor service level agreements (SLAs) and project timelines to ensure timely delivery of accessibility assessments and reports.
• Provide ongoing support and recommendations to strengthen accessibility maturity within the organization.

Ascension LLC is seeking a Technical Writer and Training & Exercise Facilitator to support a government client’s IT policy assessment, documentation standardization, compliance documentation, and training implementation effort.

This role is critical to ensuring that policies are clearly written, standardized, compliant with regulatory frameworks, and effectively adopted across the enterprise. The selected consultant will transform technical and governance requirements into structured documentation packages, executive-ready summaries, and practical training and tabletop exercise materials that enable staff understanding and operational readiness.

The ideal candidate is a structured thinker and strong communicator who understands how policy, compliance, and operational execution intersect. This individual must be comfortable working in regulated environments and capable of translating complex IT governance requirements into accessible, actionable documentation and training content.

This role is essential to ensuring that policies are not only written but understood, tested, and institutionalized.

Position Summary

The Technical Writer / Training & Exercise Facilitator supports documentation quality, compliance alignment, executive communication, and enterprise training delivery. This consultant will:

• Format and standardize all policy documentation
• Develop compliance documentation packages aligned with regulatory frameworks
• Prepare executive summaries for leadership review
• Develop training materials and facilitator guides
• Develop tabletop exercise materials and recurring testing plans
• Deliver citywide or agency-wide staff training sessions

The ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and process-driven
• Skilled at organizing complex regulatory information
• Comfortable facilitating executive and staff-level discussions
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Experienced in developing structured documentation packages
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Teams

The consultant must be capable of anticipating adoption risks, aligning documentation with operational realities, and ensuring professional deliverables suitable for executive and audit review.

Day-to-Day / Ongoing Responsibilities

• Format and standardize IT policy documents to ensure structural consistency and compliance alignment
• Develop comprehensive compliance documentation packages including crosswalks, references, and appendices
• Prepare executive summaries highlighting key policy changes, risk areas, and adoption requirements
• Draft and revise policies in collaboration with technical SMEs and leadership
• Develop training slide decks, facilitator guides, and participant materials
• Design tabletop exercise scenarios aligned with policy requirements and operational risks
• Facilitate tabletop exercises and document lessons learned
• Deliver staff training sessions in virtual and in-person settings
• Develop recurring testing and policy validation plans
• Incorporate feedback from stakeholders and update materials accordingly
• Ensure all documentation meets professional presentation standards and accessibility requirements

Ascension LLC is seeking a highly analytical and operationally focused Risk & Incident Response Analyst to support a comprehensive IT Policy Assessment and Incident Response modernization effort.

This role is critical to ensuring that cybersecurity policies are not merely theoretical, but operationally executable and aligned to real-world incident handling requirements. The selected candidate will be responsible for strengthening the client’s vulnerability management lifecycle and formalizing Incident Response Plan (IRP) procedures across detection, analysis, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident activities.

The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated experience in vulnerability classification, risk prioritization frameworks, incident response lifecycle development, and security operations coordination within regulated or public-sector environments.

This is an ideal opportunity for a cybersecurity professional who:

• Has deep knowledge of NIST-based incident response practices
• Understands how to translate policy into operational workflows
• Is comfortable identifying control gaps and recommending practical mitigation strategies
• Thrives in structured but evolving environments

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Risk & Incident Response Analyst will lead the development and operationalization of vulnerability management standards and formal incident response procedures.

The candidate will evaluate current-state cybersecurity controls, identify control gaps, assess preparedness levels, and design structured processes to improve detection, response, reporting, and recovery capabilities.

This role requires someone who is:

• Detail-oriented and methodical
• Skilled at translating regulatory standards into actionable processes
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality documentation
• Comfortable facilitating tabletop exercises and stakeholder sessions

The analyst will use structured risk methodologies aligned to frameworks such as:

• NIST SP 800-61 (Computer Security Incident Handling Guide)
• NIST SP 800-53
• CIS Controls
• Industry-standard vulnerability management lifecycle practices

This role ensures the organization has defensible, auditable, and operationally viable incident response and vulnerability management processes.

Day-to-Day / Core Responsibilities

The Risk & Incident Response Analyst will:

• Develop and document vulnerability classification and prioritization methodology
• Establish risk scoring models and remediation timelines based on severity and impact
• Define standardized reporting mechanisms for vulnerability tracking and incident notification
• Design mitigation and remediation workflow procedures
• Develop formal Incident Response Plan (IRP) documentation covering:
  • Detection
  • Analysis
  • Containment
  • Eradication
  • Recovery
  • Post-incident lessons learned
• Identify and document existing cybersecurity control gaps
• Conduct preparedness assessments against industry frameworks
• Develop mitigation recommendations aligned with risk tolerance
• Facilitate or support tabletop exercises to validate response readiness
• Draft executive-level summaries and technical documentation
• Coordinate with IT, security, and leadership stakeholders to ensure policy adoption
• Develop operational playbooks and workflow diagrams
• Support continuous improvement updates to IRP documentation

Ascension LLC is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Policy & Compliance Specialist to serve as the primary technical and policy author supporting a public-sector cybersecurity governance and compliance initiative.

This independent contractor will lead the assessment, drafting, and refinement of enterprise cybersecurity policies and supporting documentation. The role is critical to ensuring that the client’s security posture aligns with regulatory requirements, risk management frameworks, and industry best practices.

We are looking for a senior-level cybersecurity governance professional who understands how to translate security controls into structured, implementable policies that drive accountability and operational compliance.

This role is best suited for a highly disciplined, self-directed professional who can deliver high-quality work products with minimal supervision and operate effectively in a documentation-driven compliance environment.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Cybersecurity Policy & Compliance Specialist will:

• Assess existing IT and cybersecurity policies
• Conduct regulatory and framework mapping
• Identify compliance gaps
• Develop structured cybersecurity governance documentation
• Produce vulnerability management and incident response documentation aligned to industry standards

This contractor will serve as the core drafting authority for the engagement and will ensure that all policies are actionable, measurable, and audit-ready.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be detail-oriented and organized
• Demonstrate strong analytical and policy-writing skills
• Anticipate regulatory gaps and operational risks
• Work independently while engaging stakeholders effectively
• Deliver structured documentation aligned to recognized frameworks

Key Responsibilities and Activities

The selected contractor will:

• Assess current cybersecurity policies against applicable regulatory and compliance standards
• Conduct policy and control gap analyses
• Develop or refine:
  • Information Security Policy
  • Acceptable Use Policy
  • Access Control Policy
  • Asset Classification Policy
  • Data Governance Policy
  • Security Awareness Policy
  • Vendor Management Policy
• Develop a Vulnerability Management Policy including:
  • Vulnerability classification structure
  • Reporting and escalation processes
  • Risk prioritization methodology
  • Risk tolerance matrix
• Develop a comprehensive Incident Response Plan including:
  • Incident classification model
  • Reporting channels
  • Escalation pathways
  • Communication procedures
  • Forensic handling considerations
  • External reporting requirements
• Map policies to recognized frameworks such as:
  • NIST SP 800-53
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • CJIS Security Policy, if applicable
• Facilitate stakeholder interviews and policy working sessions
• Incorporate legal, IT, and executive leadership input
• Prepare policy crosswalk documentation
• Support audit-readiness documentation preparation
• Maintain document version control and governance logs

Ascension LLC is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager / Senior IT Governance Lead to serve as the principal engagement lead for a municipal IT Policy Assessment and Governance Modernization initiative.

This independent contractor will lead the full lifecycle execution of the engagement, including IT policy assessment, NIST CSF 1.0 alignment, governance integration, legal coordination, executive reporting, and tabletop exercise facilitation. This is a senior-level role requiring strategic leadership, structured execution, and strong municipal or public-sector governance experience.

The ideal candidate is a self-directed professional who can operate independently, manage complex stakeholder environments, and deliver high-quality governance documentation with minimal supervision. This role is central to the success of the engagement and requires demonstrated expertise in IT governance frameworks, cybersecurity risk management, and public-sector policy environments.

Position Summary

The Project Manager / Senior IT Governance Lead will oversee the assessment, modernization, and formalization of IT governance and cybersecurity policy frameworks for a City client. The contractor will be responsible for evaluating existing policies, identifying gaps, aligning documentation with NIST CSF 1.0, coordinating legal review, and integrating finalized policies into the City’s governance structure.

The selected contractor must be:

• Highly organized and execution-oriented
• Detail-driven with strong documentation discipline
• Comfortable advising executive leadership
• Capable of translating cybersecurity risk into governance-level recommendations
• Skilled at anticipating policy conflicts and regulatory misalignments
• Effective in managing timelines, risks, and cross-functional coordination

This role requires independent judgment, structured facilitation skills, and the ability to lead ambiguity toward defined outcomes.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead overall engagement planning, execution, and delivery
• Establish project objectives, scope boundaries, milestones, and success metrics
• Develop and manage an integrated project schedule and risk register
• Conduct comprehensive IT policy inventory and gap assessment
• Map current policies against NIST CSF 1.0 categories and functions
• Identify governance deficiencies, redundancies, and compliance gaps
• Draft revised and new IT governance and cybersecurity policies
• Coordinate legal review and policy adoption cycles
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and executive working sessions
• Develop governance integration plans for embedding policy within City structure
• Create implementation roadmaps and policy tracking mechanisms
• Design and facilitate cybersecurity tabletop exercises aligned to risk scenarios
• Prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and documentation
• Ensure version control and quality assurance of all deliverables