Careers
Ascension LLC is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB/EDWOSB) and SBA-certified Small Disadvantaged Business providing strategic advisory, program management, data analytics, and acquisition lifecycle support to federal agencies including DHS, DOE, FEMA, and DOJ. We are ISO 9001:2015 certified and operate under GSA MAS Contract #47QRAA22D001E.
We are seeking five (5) Personnel Security Specialists to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Office of Security Policy and Management (SPM), at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC.
Position Overview
The Personnel Security Specialist provides adjudicative and personnel security support services in accordance with USCG security policy and federal suitability standards.
This role supports the review and adjudication of background investigations (Tier 1–5), application of 5 CFR 731 suitability criteria, preparation of written adjudicative recommendations, and contribution to policy development and security program improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Adjudication & Suitability Review
- Conduct pre-screening and review of background investigations (Tiers 1–5)
- Review SF-85, SF-85P, SF-86, OF-306, fingerprint results, and FBI Criminal History
- Analyze applicant correspondence, court dispositions, and credit reports
- Apply 5 CFR 731 suitability criteria
- Identify and evaluate adverse information impacting conduct and character
- Package adjudicative cases requiring management eligibility determinations
- Prepare comprehensive written reports recommending granting, denying, or revoking suitability eligibility.
Automated Systems & Tools
- Utilize e-QIP for investigative processing
- Use DCSA/OPM CVS and PIPS to validate investigation needs and reciprocity
- Apply experience with DHS Integrated Security Management System (ISMS) or similar systems (desirable)
- Develop written products using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Policy & Program Support
- Analyze new and existing DHS, DoD, and Executive Order guidance impacting personnel security.
- Contribute to development and updates of security policies, instructions, and memoranda
- Support development of PERSEC materials including briefing slides and process guides
- Participate in compliance reviews and staff assistance visits as needed
Reporting & Communication
- Provide monthly status reports to the COR.
- Respond to communications within 48 hours in accordance with performance standards.
- Coordinate with HR, security offices, and stakeholders professionally
- Maintain case tracking logs and documentation
Job Features
| Job Category | Legal and Compliance, Security & Law Enforcement Support |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | U.S. Citizenship required | Bachelor’s degree in a security-related discipline OR minimum five (5) years of qualifying adjudication experience |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Completion of OPM Essentials of Suitability Adjudication Program and/or Basic Adjudication training | Recent (within the last two years) experience reviewing Tier 1–5 investigations |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience applying 5 CFR 731 suitability criteria | Experience using e-QIP and DCSA CVS/PIPS | Demonstrated adjudicative case writing capability | Strong analytical and critical thinking skills | Intermediate or higher proficiency in Microsoft Office |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | DHS or DoD personnel security experience | Experience with ISMS | Supervisory review experience of adjudication packages | Experience drafting security policy memoranda | Experience supporting inspections or compliance reviews. |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Contractor must maintain Facility Clearance (Secret minimum) | Personnel must maintain Secret eligibility for the duration of the contract | Must be eligible for CAC issuance through MP ICAM sponsorship | May be required to open/close classified workspaces after training | Must complete DHS Form 11000-6 Non-Disclosure Agreement |
Ascension LLC is seeking a highly experienced Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Transfusion Medicine to serve as a strategic clinical advisor supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD).
This role is critical to ensuring the clinical integrity, global readiness, and operational effectiveness of the military blood supply chain, directly supporting mission readiness for service members worldwide.
The ideal candidate is a senior-level clinical expert who can translate complex transfusion medicine data into actionable insights, policy recommendations, and executive-level guidance. This is not a bench/lab role, but a high-visibility advisory position supporting global program oversight, comparability assessments, and performance analytics.
Position Summary
The Senior Consultant SME serves as the primary clinical and transfusion medicine authority supporting the Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD) under the Defense Health Agency (DHA). This is a strategic, non-bench role focused on program oversight, international supply chain evaluation, and executive-level clinical advisory. You will bridge the gap between complex laboratory findings and mission-critical decision support for military medical readiness.
Day-to-Day / Recurring Responsibilities
- Analyze blood program data to assess trends in blood utilization, compatibility, and supply chain performance
- Evaluate blood typing validation, crossmatching protocols, and transfusion practices for accuracy and compliance
- Conduct comparative assessments of U.S. and international blood programs, identifying gaps, risks, and best practices
- Develop dashboards, performance metrics, and analytical reports to support leadership decision-making
- Translate complex clinical and laboratory findings into executive-level briefings and strategic recommendations
- Advise DHA leadership on transfusion medicine policies, regulatory compliance, and operational improvements
- Coordinate with Service Blood Program Officers (Army, Navy, Air Force) and civilian stakeholders
- Support business process improvement (BPI) and return on investment (ROI) analyses for blood program initiatives
- Ensure adherence to FDA (21 CFR), AABB standards, and DHA regulatory requirements
- Contribute to program management deliverables including reports, briefings, and strategic documentation
Job Features
| Job Category | Health & Clinical Program Support, Project Management |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related biological science | Master’s degree preferred |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in clinical laboratory science or transfusion medicine | At least 5+ years directly supporting blood banking, transfusion services, or blood program management | Experience supporting federal health programs, DoD, or large healthcare systems preferred | Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities | Experience producing executive-level reports and briefings | Ability to translate clinical data into strategic insights |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Blood typing, crossmatching, and compatibility testing | Blood product lifecycle (collection, processing, distribution, transfusion) | Regulatory compliance: FDA (21 CFR), AABB standards | Data analysis and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar) |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting military or federal blood programs (ASBP, VA, or similar) | Familiarity with global blood supply chain operations and international standards | Experience with comparability assessments and performance metrics development | Knowledge of healthcare data analytics, dashboards, and visualization tools PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or process improvement certifications (preferred) | Experience supporting program management, ROI analysis, or business transformation initiatives | Familiarity with DHA systems, reporting structures, or military medical operations |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Experience supporting military or federal blood programs (ASBP, VA, or similar) | Familiarity with global blood supply chain operations and international standards | Experience with comparability assessments and performance metrics development | Knowledge of healthcare data analytics, dashboards, and visualization tools PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or process improvement certifications (preferred) | Experience supporting program management, ROI analysis, or business transformation initiatives | Familiarity with DHA systems, reporting structures, or military medical operations |
Ascension LLC is seeking a mission-driven Senior Business Analyst to support the Armed Services Blood Program Division within the Defense Health Agency.
This role is critical to advancing data-informed decision-making across the military blood program enterprise. The selected professional will analyze operational, financial, and performance data to support strategic planning, blood supply comparability assessments, program performance reporting, and business transformation initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a disciplined, analytical thinker who thrives in structured federal environments and understands how to translate complex datasets into executive-level insights that influence operational decisions. This role is well-suited for professionals with DoD experience who bring strong business acumen, analytical depth, and the ability to manage stakeholder expectations in high-visibility settings.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Senior Business Analyst provides direct analytical and business management support to the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD) in Falls Church, Virginia. The ASBPD is responsible for ensuring a safe, sufficient, and globally responsive blood supply in support of military medical operations.
In support of the ASBPD Program Office, the Senior Business Analyst analyzes operational, performance, financial, and blood program data to inform leadership decision-making, improve donor outreach effectiveness, support blood product comparability assessments, and advance enterprise business transformation initiatives.
This role directly supports ASBPD leadership by:
• Interpreting complex operational and supply chain data related to military blood operations
• Identifying trends, risks, and performance gaps affecting blood readiness
• Supporting analysis of blood product comparability and alternative sourcing assessments
• Assisting with return on investment calculations for process improvement initiatives
• Preparing executive-level briefings and analytical reports for DHA stakeholders
• Supporting continuous improvement and strategic planning efforts within the ASBPD
The ideal candidate understands how to operate within a structured DoD healthcare environment and can translate complex quantitative findings into actionable recommendations for senior military and civilian leadership.
This position requires strong proficiency in business intelligence platforms, financial analysis techniques, process modeling tools, and dashboard development applications to enable the ASBPD Program Office to fulfill its mission of maintaining operational blood readiness across the Armed Services.
Day-to-Day / Core Responsibilities
The Senior Business Analyst will:
• Analyze operational and performance datasets to identify trends and patterns
• Develop executive-level briefings, reports, and data visualizations
• Conduct variance analysis and root cause assessments
• Support blood product comparability analysis activities
• Develop ROI models to evaluate program improvement initiatives
• Document current and future state business processes
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings to gather requirements
• Coordinate with military and civilian personnel across functional areas
• Develop dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
• Ensure compliance with DHA data governance and reporting standards
• Maintain documentation aligned with federal records management policies
Job Features
| Job Category | Business and Management, Project Management |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in a general business discipline | Detail-oriented and structured | Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously | Skilled at building trust with senior-level stakeholders | Capable of presenting findings clearly and concisely |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum three (3) years of experience as a Business Analyst (Senior) | Minimum three (3) years supporting DoD military and/or civilian customers |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Proficiency in data analysis tools and business intelligence platforms | Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Excel advanced analytics, or similar | Experience with process modeling tools such as Visio or Lucidchart | Strong written and verbal communication skills | Experience conducting root cause analysis and performance reporting |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting DHA or military medical programs | Familiarity with blood program logistics or healthcare operations | PMP, PMI-ACP, CBAP, or Lean Six Sigma certification | Experience performing ROI calculations or financial modeling | Knowledge of NARA or DoD records management requirements |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Must be eligible for a DoD Public Trust | Ability to pass background investigation | U.S. Citizenship required |
Ascension LLC is seeking a mission-driven Program Manager to lead business management and strategic coordination efforts supporting the Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD) within the Defense Health Agency.
This role is critical to ensuring the successful execution of strategic communications, blood program analytics, business transformation initiatives, and executive-level program reporting that directly supports military medical readiness.
The ideal candidate is an experienced federal program leader who understands how to navigate DoD environments, manage interrelated technical tasks, and engage senior military and civilian stakeholders. This individual thrives in structured yet evolving environments and can translate strategic objectives into measurable operational outcomes.
This role is suited for professionals with strong DoD familiarity, strategic planning capability, and demonstrated experience organizing complex deliverables across multi-disciplinary teams.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Program Manager provides leadership and oversight for all contract activities in direct support of the Defense Health Agency, Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD) located at DHA Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia.
The Armed Services Blood Program Division is responsible for ensuring the availability, safety, and strategic management of blood products in support of military medical readiness. This position supports ASBPD’s business management functions, including strategic communications, operational data analysis, program performance monitoring, records management, stakeholder coordination, and business transformation initiatives.
The Program Manager serves as Ascension’s primary interface with ASBPD leadership and senior DHA stakeholders. The role ensures that all technical deliverables, reporting products, strategic planning efforts, and performance improvement initiatives are aligned with ASBPD mission objectives and DHA governance requirements.
This position requires an experienced leader who understands the operational environment of the Defense Health Agency and can coordinate complex, interrelated project tasks involving communications, analytics, process improvement, and executive reporting. The Program Manager guides the development of mission-aligned operational plans, establishes measurable outcomes, supports capital planning prioritization, and ensures that ASBPD initiatives advance strategic military health readiness objectives.
The ideal candidate brings prior experience supporting DoD military or civilian customers and demonstrates the ability to engage senior-level leadership, manage contractor personnel, review technical deliverables, and ensure consistent execution of program requirements in a regulated federal environment.
Day-to-Day / Recurring Responsibilities
• Lead and manage all contract activities in alignment with the PWS
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and milestone trackers
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings with DHA leadership and stakeholders
• Review and approve technical deliverables prior to submission
• Provide strategic guidance on operational planning and measurable outcomes
• Develop executive-level briefings and reports
• Align performance metrics to DHA strategic goals
• Oversee task execution and ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Manage communication across government and contractor personnel
• Monitor risk and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure documentation is compliant with DHA records management requirements
• Support capital outlay planning prioritization discussions
Job Features
| Job Category | Project Management |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field | PMP, DAWIA or FAC-COR familiarity, ITIL or Agile certifications |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum three (3) years of program management experience supporting DoD military and/or civilian customers | Demonstrated ability to manage complex, interrelated project tasks | Strong executive-level communication skills |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience facilitating cross-functional stakeholder coordination | Experience developing mission statements and operational plans | Ability to define measurable outcomes aligned to strategic goals | Strong organizational and planning capabilities | Experience reviewing and approving technical deliverables |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting Defense Health Agency or military medical programs | Experience with blood program logistics, clinical programs, or healthcare operations | Experience developing ROI methodologies and performance dashboards | Familiarity with NARA records management compliance| Experience supporting firm-fixed-price federal contracts | Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and PowerPoint | Experience briefing Flag-level or SES-level leadership |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Public Trust or equivalent clearance | U.S. Citizenship required | No current facility clearance required |
Ascension LLC is seeking a technically strong, security-minded DevOps Support Engineer to support the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) Corporate Website Re-Design initiative.
This role is critical to ensuring that WSSC’s new public-facing website is:
- Secure and resilient
- Performance-optimized
- Environmentally stable across development, staging, and production
- Compliant with public-sector security expectations
- Scalable and maintainable post-launch
WSSC Water’s website is a high-visibility, mission-critical platform serving more than 1.9 million customers across Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties DUE 2026.02.04_RFP89585_SUBK_WS…. The DevOps Support Engineer will ensure the CMS platform, hosting infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and security controls support uninterrupted service delivery.
The ideal candidate is:
- A disciplined infrastructure and release management professional
- Experienced in CMS-driven environments (WordPress, Drupal, or similar)
- Comfortable working in regulated or public-sector environments
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation and change control discipline
- Skilled at balancing security, performance, and operational continuity
This role is well-suited for professionals who thrive in structured delivery environments and understand the operational risks of public-facing government websites.
Position Summary
The DevOps Support Engineer will directly support the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) in the execution of Solicitation No. 89585 – Corporate Website Re-Design. This role is dedicated to ensuring that WSSC Water’s public-facing corporate website is deployed, maintained, and operated within a secure, stable, and performance-optimized infrastructure environment.
In support of WSSC Water’s Corporate Website Re-Design initiative, the DevOps Support Engineer will be responsible for establishing and maintaining properly segregated development, staging, and production environments; implementing structured CI/CD deployment pipelines; enforcing configuration governance; and ensuring compliance with security, accessibility, and operational requirements appropriate for a public utility serving more than 1.9 million customers.
The DevOps Support Engineer will work in coordination with the WSSC Water project stakeholders, Ascension’s Project Manager, Lead Developer, and Security personnel to ensure that the website infrastructure supports reliable public access, rapid emergency communications, controlled release cycles, and long-term maintainability. This role is essential to minimizing operational risk during launch and sustaining performance and security throughout the lifecycle of the WSSC Water corporate website.
Key Responsibilities and Day-to-Day Activities
- Configure and manage development, staging, and production environments
- Implement CI/CD pipelines to support structured code deployment
- Establish and maintain secure hosting configurations (cloud or managed hosting platforms)
- Configure SSL certificates, firewalls, CDN, and caching layers
- Implement automated backups and disaster recovery processes
- Monitor uptime, performance, and system health using approved monitoring tools
- Optimize performance through caching, image compression, and resource management
- Support CMS updates, patching, and plugin/module lifecycle management
- Perform vulnerability scanning and remediate identified risks
- Coordinate release schedules with development and project management teams
- Document deployment procedures, rollback plans, and configuration baselines
- Support incident response during production issues
- Ensure compliance with security best practices and public-sector standards
- Maintain version control governance using Git-based repositories
- Conduct pre-release validation and post-release verification
Job Features
| Job Category | Technology & Digital Solutions |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field | Relevant certifications (AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Azure Administrator, Security+, etc.) |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 5+ years of DevOps or Infrastructure Engineering experience | Strong understanding of website security best practices | Experience with performance monitoring and logging tools | Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery planning | Experience using Git-based version control | Strong documentation and change control discipline |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience supporting CMS-driven websites (WordPress, Drupal, or similar) | Experience with cloud hosting platforms (AWS, Azure, or comparable environments) | Experience configuring CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.) | Experience implementing SSL, CDN, firewall, and caching configurations |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting public-sector or municipal websites | Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 AA compliance support in infrastructure environments | Experience implementing Web Application Firewalls (WAF) | Familiarity with containerization (Docker) | Knowledge of SEO performance optimization strategies | Experience supporting high-traffic public information portals |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Must be eligible to work in the United States | Ability to pass background screening consistent with municipal client requirements | No clearance required; Public Trust–level suitability may be required |
Ascension LLC is seeking a highly experienced Accessibility Specialist to support the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) Corporate Website Re-Design initiative.
WSSC Water provides mission-critical public utility services to 1.9M+ customers across Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. Their corporate website serves as a high-visibility, public-facing digital platform used by residents, businesses, contractors, and employees for emergency alerts, service requests, billing, public notices, construction maps, and water quality information WSSC Water Homepage Mockup.
This role is essential to ensuring that the redesigned website meets and sustains:
- WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
- Section 508 standards
- ADA accessibility requirements
- Usability for aging populations and assistive technology users
- Accessibility validation during development, migration, and post-launch testing
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accessibility expert who combines technical rigor with practical user empathy. This individual understands how to embed accessibility into UX design, CMS configuration, front-end development, content migration, and QA—not as an afterthought, but as a foundational principle.
This role is critical to ensuring that WSSC’s emergency communications, public alerts, and essential services remain accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Accessibility Specialist supports the WSSC Water Corporate Website Re-Design by ensuring that accessibility compliance is built into:
- Design systems
- Page templates
- CMS components
- Content migration processes
- Interactive maps and dashboards
- Third-party integrations
- Testing and final acceptance validation
This role supports SOW J – Testing of Final Website and Tab 4.A.7.
The Accessibility Specialist is expected to:
- Anticipate accessibility risks early in the design and development lifecycle
- Conduct both automated and manual accessibility testing
- Provide remediation guidance to developers
- Validate accessible patterns in navigation, emergency alerts, interactive maps, and dashboards
- Ensure color contrast, semantic structure, keyboard operability, and ARIA implementation are compliant
- Produce formal accessibility validation documentation
This individual will help protect WSSC Water from legal exposure, improve customer trust, and ensure equitable digital access to essential public services.
Day-to-Day / Project-Based Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive WCAG 2.1 AA audits of templates and components
- Validate semantic HTML structure and ARIA roles
- Test keyboard-only navigation across all pages and workflows
- Perform screen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
- Review emergency alert banners for contrast and priority visibility
- Validate focus states and interactive elements
- Review CMS authoring environment for accessible content creation
- Test interactive construction maps and dashboards for compliance
- Perform automated scans using axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, and similar tools
- Provide remediation guidance to front-end and CMS developers
- Review PDFs and documents for accessibility compliance
- Participate in sprint reviews and UAT validation sessions
- Produce Accessibility Compliance Reports for milestone approvals
- Support final accessibility validation before go-live
- Assist in post-launch accessibility monitoring strategy
Job Features
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, UX, Computer Science, or related field | Experience validating responsive/mobile accessibility | Strong documentation and reporting skills | Preferred Certifications; IAAP CPACC, WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist), Trusted Tester Certification |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 5+ years of professional experience in web accessibility | Demonstrated experience applying WCAG 2.1 AA standards | Experience with Section 508 compliance validation |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Proficiency with accessibility testing tools (axe, WAVE, Lighthouse) | Experience performing manual accessibility testing | Hands-on screen reader testing experience (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver) | Knowledge of ARIA roles and semantic HTML | Experience working with CMS platforms (WordPress or Drupal preferred) |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting public-sector or utility websites | Experience validating accessibility for emergency communication systems | Familiarity with interactive GIS or map-based interface | Experience auditing third-party integrations | Experience supporting content migration accessibility validation | Experience training content authors on accessible publishing | Knowledge of DOJ accessibility enforcement trends |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Must be eligible to work on-site or hybrid in Laurel, MD | Ability to pass background screening if required | No clearance required |
Ascension LLC is seeking a meticulous, process-driven, and accessibility-aware Quality Assurance (QA) Support Specialist to support the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) Corporate Website Re-Design initiative.
This role is critical to ensuring that WSSC’s public-facing, mission-critical website functions reliably, securely, and accessibly for more than 1.9 million customers across Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. The QA Support Specialist will validate CMS functionality, content migration accuracy, accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA), performance benchmarks, integrations, and user experience consistency before production deployment.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytically rigorous, and comfortable working in structured public-sector environments where compliance, documentation, and traceability matter. This individual must bring experience testing CMS-driven websites (Drupal, WordPress, or similar), validating accessibility standards, documenting defects clearly, and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
This position is well-suited for professionals who:
- Understand the risks of launching public-sector digital platforms without thorough QA
- Appreciate the importance of accessibility and ADA compliance
- Thrive in environments that require precision, documentation, and accountability
- Can anticipate defects before they reach production
Summary of the Contractor Role
The QA Support Specialist supports end-to-end testing activities for WSSC’s corporate website redesign effort. This includes validating:
- CMS configuration and administrative usability
- Content migration completeness and formatting accuracy
- Accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA / Section 508)
- Cross-browser and cross-device responsiveness
- Search functionality
- Third-party integrations
- Security and performance benchmarks
- Scheduled publishing and metadata controls
The QA Support Specialist works under the direction of the Project Manager and in coordination with the CMS Developer, UX Designer, and Content Migration Specialist to ensure all deliverables meet contractual requirements prior to stakeholder approval and final launch.
This role directly supports SOW J – Testing of Final Website and related compliance-driven scope elements.
Day-to-Day / Expected Activities
The QA Support Specialist will:
- Develop comprehensive test plans aligned to SOW requirements
- Create detailed test cases covering CMS functionality, workflows, and permissions
- Execute functional testing across staging and development environments
- Validate content migration accuracy (formatting, links, images, metadata, taxonomy)
- Perform cross-browser and cross-device testing (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox, mobile/tablet)
- Conduct accessibility testing using automated and manual tools (axe, WAVE, NVDA, JAWS)
- Validate keyboard navigation, focus states, ARIA roles, and semantic structure
- Document defects with clear replication steps, severity classification, and screenshots
- Track issues in Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar ticketing systems
- Retest resolved defects and validate fixes
- Support formal User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sessions
- Verify sitemap generation and SEO configuration
- Validate page performance metrics (load times, Lighthouse scores)
- Confirm redirect logic and URL integrity
- Test scheduled publishing and content expiration workflows
- Participate in release readiness reviews and launch checklists
- Produce QA summary reports for stakeholder review
Job Features
| Job Category | IT, Technology & Digital Solutions |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Digital Media, or related field (or equivalent experience) | Demonstrated experience conducting accessibility testing aligned with WCAG 2.1 AA | Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate into executable test cases | Strong written documentation skills |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 5+ years of experience performing QA testing for CMS-based websites |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience testing WordPress, Drupal, or enterprise CMS platforms | Strong understanding of web standards (HTML, CSS, browser rendering behavior) | Experience with defect tracking tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Bugzilla, etc.) | Experience supporting structured UAT processes |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting public-sector or regulated utility environments | Familiarity with Section 508 compliance standards | Experience validating SEO configuration and sitemap logic | Experience testing role-based CMS permissions and administrative workflows | Experience validating performance optimization configurations | ISTQB Certification (preferred) | Experience testing large-scale content migration initiatives | Experience working within structured release management governance |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to pass background screening requirements associated with WSSC support | Public Trust eligibility preferred | Must be authorized to work in the United States |
Ascension LLC is seeking a detail-oriented, technically proficient, and process-driven Content Migration Specialist to support a large-scale corporate website redesign initiative for a major public utility client.
This role is mission-critical to the success of the website relaunch. The selected candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, transforming, validating, and migrating hundreds of pages of structured and unstructured content from the legacy WSSC website into a modern Drupal-based CMS platform.
The ideal candidate understands that content migration is not copy-and-paste work. It requires:
- Strategic content inventory and audit
- Metadata normalization and tagging
- Accessibility remediation (WCAG 2.1 AA / Section 508)
- URL mapping and redirect planning
- Structured data alignment to new templates
- Coordination with UX, development, and content owners
- Rigorous QA and validation prior to go-live
This role is best suited for professionals who thrive in structured environments, are comfortable working with spreadsheets and CMS backends, and possess the discipline to manage high-volume content transitions without introducing errors.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Content Migration Specialist will directly support WSSC Water under Solicitation No. 89585 for the Corporate Website Re-Design initiative. This effort supports WSSC Water’s public-facing digital modernization program and is aligned with the agency’s Communications and Customer Engagement functions responsible for delivering accurate, accessible, and timely information to more than 1.9 million customers across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
WSSC Water’s website serves as a mission-critical public service platform providing emergency water main alerts, construction updates, billing and service management tools, water quality reporting, public meeting information, and regulatory transparency resources. The migration of this content is not administrative in nature. It is operationally significant and directly impacts public trust, service continuity, and regulatory compliance.
The Content Migration Specialist will lead the structured transition of 300+ pages of legacy website content into WSSC Water’s new Drupal-based CMS environment. This includes conducting a full content inventory and audit, identifying redundant or outdated content, mapping legacy URLs to the new information architecture, applying structured taxonomy and metadata, ensuring WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 accessibility compliance, and supporting redirect planning to preserve SEO integrity.
The Specialist will work closely with WSSC Water’s project stakeholders, including Communications, Customer Service, Operations content owners, and the IT modernization team, to validate content accuracy and ensure that all migrated materials align with approved templates, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.
This role requires a disciplined professional who understands that content migration within a public utility environment must be:
- Accurate and auditable
- Accessibility compliant
- Operationally reliable
- Structured for long-term maintainability
- Aligned with public information and transparency standards
The Content Migration Specialist is expected to bring both technical CMS proficiency and structured content governance expertise to ensure that WSSC Water’s redesigned website launches with complete, accurate, accessible, and properly categorized information that supports customers during both routine service interactions and emergency conditions.
Day-to-Day / Ongoing Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed content audits of existing website pages
- Develop and maintain master content migration tracker (Excel or Smartsheet)
- Map legacy URLs to new site structure and navigation
- Identify ROT content and recommend archival or removal
- Normalize headings, formatting, and content hierarchy
- Apply structured metadata and taxonomy in Drupal CMS
- Coordinate with accessibility specialists to remediate non-compliant content
- Reformat tables, PDFs, and embedded media for accessibility
- Validate links, forms, and embedded components post-migration
- Support development of 301 redirect maps
- Test migrated pages across devices and browsers
- Perform structured QA prior to staging and production deployment
- Support stakeholder review cycles and incorporate feedback
- Maintain version control and documentation of migration decisions
- Assist with content freeze planning and cutover strategy
- Collaborate with SEO and analytics teams to ensure continuity
Job Features
| Job Category | Technology & Digital Solutions |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Information Management, Digital Media, IT, or related field | Experience conducting content audits and inventory documentation |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 5+ years of experience in website content migration, CMS implementation, or digital platform transitions | Ability to manage high-volume tasks with strong attention to detail |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience with Drupal (preferred) or other enterprise CMS platforms | Experience with Drupal (preferred) or other enterprise CMS platforms | Familiarity with HTML fundamentals and structured content formatting |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Drupal content administration experience | Experience migrating public-sector or utility websites | Familiarity with SEO best practices and analytics continuity | Experience with digital asset management systems | Experience with accessibility remediation tools | Knowledge of metadata taxonomy design | Experience with bulk import/export tools or migration utilities | Certification in Digital Accessibility (IAAP or equivalent | Experience supporting government or regulated environments |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Must be eligible to work in the United States | Ability to pass background investigation as required by client | No clearance required; however, must adhere to client security protocols |
Ascension LLC is seeking a highly skilled Exercise Planner / Facilitator to support a federal emergency preparedness and resilience program office responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing discussion-based and operations-based exercises in alignment with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).
This role is critical to ensuring the client’s preparedness objectives are translated into actionable, well-structured exercises that strengthen operational coordination, validate emergency response plans, and enhance interagency collaboration.
The ideal candidate is a structured planner, confident facilitator, and strategic thinker who thrives in high-visibility environments and understands the nuances of emergency management, continuity planning, and intergovernmental coordination. This individual must be comfortable leading senior stakeholders through complex scenario discussions while maintaining schedule discipline and achieving defined exercise objectives.
This position is best suited for professionals with direct experience supporting FEMA, DHS, state or local emergency management agencies, or other federal preparedness programs.
Position Summary
The Exercise Planner / Facilitator supports the client’s emergency preparedness program by designing, coordinating, facilitating, and evaluating tabletop exercises, workshops, functional exercises, and full-scale exercises consistent with HSEEP doctrine.
The contractor will work closely with the program office, subject matter experts, and partner agencies to translate strategic preparedness priorities into executable exercise plans and materials. The role requires strong project coordination skills, scenario development expertise, facilitation confidence, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across federal, state, local, tribal, and private-sector partners.
The ideal candidate is:
- Detail-oriented and structured in planning processes
- Skilled in building consensus across diverse stakeholder groups
- Comfortable briefing senior officials
- Adept at anticipating logistical or operational gaps
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Experienced in developing exercise documentation and after-action reporting
The Exercise Planner / Facilitator plays a direct role in strengthening national preparedness capabilities by ensuring exercises are meaningful, measurable, and improvement-driven.
Key Responsibilities and Activities
- Plan and design discussion-based and operations-based exercises in accordance with HSEEP methodology
- Develop Exercise Plans (ExPlans), Controller/Evaluator Handbooks (C/E Handbooks), Master Scenario Events Lists (MSELs), Situation Manuals (SitMans), and supporting documentation
- Coordinate Initial Planning Meetings (IPMs), Mid-Term Planning Meetings (MPMs), Final Planning Meetings (FPMs), and After-Action Conferences
- Facilitate tabletop exercises and workshops with federal, state, local, and interagency stakeholders
- Lead exercise briefings for senior leadership and executive-level participants
- Develop realistic and threat-informed exercise scenarios aligned with capability targets
- Draft After-Action Reports (AARs) and Improvement Plans (IPs)
- Analyze participant feedback, evaluation data, and corrective action items
- Track corrective actions and improvement plan implementation
- Coordinate exercise logistics, venue requirements, technology platforms, and participant communications
- Prepare executive summaries and readiness briefings
- Ensure compliance with applicable preparedness frameworks and client-specific policies
- Maintain documentation repositories and version control
Job Features
| Job Category | Project Management |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, or related field | Demonstrated experience applying Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) doctrine | Ability to travel as required for on-site facilitation |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 5 years of experience in emergency management, preparedness planning, or exercise design |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience facilitating tabletop or functional exercises | Strong written communication skills with experience drafting After-Action Reports | Experience coordinating multi-agency stakeholders | Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | HSEEP Certification | Master’s degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, or related discipline | Prior experience supporting FEMA, DHS, or other federal preparedness programs | Experience supporting Continuity of Operations (COOP) or Continuity of Government (COG) programs | Familiarity with National Incident Management System (NIMS) and National Response Framework (NRF) | Experience using exercise design and project management tools | PMP or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification | Experience facilitating executive-level exercises |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance at minimum | U.S. Citizenship required |
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Ascension LLC is seeking a mission-driven, detail-oriented Logistics Analyst (Journeyman) to support the United States Air Force (USAF), 608th Air Operations Center (AOC) at Barksdale AFB, LA.
This professional will provide logistics and operational analysis support to sustain 24/7 global command and control operations within the AOC Weapon System environment. The ideal candidate understands military operational logistics, configuration management, C4I environments, and lifecycle sustainment processes that directly impact mission readiness.
This role is critical to maintaining operational continuity of complex systems that enable global strike, command and control, and operational mission execution.
Position Summary
The Logistics Analyst (Journeyman) provides direct logistics and operational analysis support to the United States Air Force (USAF), 608th Air Operations Center (AOC), AOC Weapon System (WS) Program Office, located at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.
This position supports the 608 AOC WS Program Office’s mission to sustain, modernize, and maintain operational readiness of the Air Operations Center Weapon System, which enables 24/7 global command and control operations. The Logistics Analyst contributes to lifecycle sustainment planning, configuration management documentation, system upgrade tracking, downtime coordination, and asset accountability activities required to maintain AOC mission capability.
Working in coordination with the 608 AOC WS Program Office leadership, technical teams, and operational divisions, the Logistics Analyst ensures logistics processes, inventory controls, documentation standards, and system support activities comply with USAF directives and DoD lifecycle management policies. The role directly supports readiness reporting, audit traceability, and operational continuity within a classified environment.
The ideal candidate is a disciplined, detail-oriented professional capable of operating in a high-tempo military operations environment, anticipating sustainment risks before they impact mission performance, and translating logistics data into actionable insights for the 608 AOC WS Program Office.
The ideal candidate is:
- Self-driven and capable of operating with minimal supervision
- Skilled at anticipating logistical gaps before they impact mission readiness
- Comfortable working in secure, high-tempo environments
- Highly organized with strong documentation discipline
- Experienced in military or federal operational logistics environments
Day-to-Day / Expected Activities
- Analyze logistics data to ensure readiness and sustainment of AOC systems
- Track system upgrades, maintenance windows, and downtime timelines
- Coordinate lifecycle logistics support across multiple AOC functional divisions
- Maintain configuration management documentation and asset accountability records
- Support system validation events and operational exercises
- Assist in developing logistics-related reports and briefings for AOC leadership
- Monitor supply chain and inventory management processes
- Conduct periodic audits and assist with inventory reconciliation
- Document system configuration changes and submit required variance requests
- Collaborate with network administrators, C4I personnel, and program managers
- Support compliance with USAF and DoD logistics and configuration policies
Job Features
| Job Category | Logistics and Transportation, Public Administration |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related discipline | Experience supporting DoD, USAF, or other federal agency logistics operations | Experience working in secure government environments |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 3–7 years of professional logistics analysis experience | Knowledge of Configuration Management (CM) processes , Asset lifecycle management, Inventory control systems, Government accountability and documentation standards |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) | Ability to analyze operational data and produce clear reporting products |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting Air Operations Center (AOC) environments | Familiarity with C4I systems and logistics sustainment | Experience supporting GCCS, COP systems, or similar operational platforms | Experience participating in DT&E or OT&E events | DAWIA certification (Logistics or Acquisition) | Lean / Six Sigma exposure| Experience in DoD configuration management systems | Knowledge of AFMAN 13-1 AOC guidance | PMP or equivalent program management certification |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Must meet all USAF base access requirements | Must comply with operational security (OPSEC) and classified handling procedures |
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Ascension LLC is seeking a Journeyman Operations Research Analyst to support the United States Air Force (USAF), 608th Air Operations Center (AOC) at Barksdale AFB. This role directly supports the AOC Weapon System (WS), the senior Command and Control element of the Theater Air Control System, responsible for global strike and 24/7 operational mission execution.
We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical professional who understands operational data, mission readiness metrics, system performance evaluation, and decision-support modeling in a military or defense environment. The ideal candidate is self-driven, comfortable operating in a high-visibility environment, and capable of translating complex operational data into actionable recommendations for senior AOC leadership.
This role is critical to sustaining mission readiness, supporting C4I systems analysis, contributing to validation testing, and enhancing operational decision-making through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Position Summary
The Journeyman Operations Research Analyst provides analytical and advisory support directly to the United States Air Force (USAF), 608th Air Operations Center (AOC) located at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, under the contracting authority of the Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC), 771 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (771 ESS).
This role supports the 608 AOC Weapon System (WS), the senior Command and Control (C2) element of the Theater Air Control System (TACS), responsible for operational-level command and control of air and space forces during Air Force and joint operations SOP_Resume Screening & Evaluati….
The Operations Research Analyst will support the 608 AOC program office by delivering quantitative analysis, modeling, system performance evaluation, and decision-support analytics to enhance operational effectiveness across AOC C4I systems, Common Operational Picture (COP) architecture, Global Command and Control System (GCCS) environments, configuration management activities, and mission readiness programs.
The analyst will work directly with the AOC Commander, Chief of AOC Systems, functional division leads, and training and Stan/Eval personnel to:
- Analyze operational data supporting 24/7 global strike missions
- Evaluate system validation and testing results (DT&E and OT&E)
- Assess readiness metrics and system baseline compliance
- Support AOC WS configuration management and operational performance reporting
- Provide executive-level analytical briefings that inform command-level decision-making
Day-to-Day Activities
The selected candidate will:
- Develop quantitative models to evaluate system performance and mission readiness
- Conduct statistical analysis using structured datasets and operational logs
- Perform Monte Carlo simulations, optimization modeling, and predictive forecasting
- Analyze mission metrics to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities
- Support test and evaluation (DT&E / OT&E) events through modeling and data analysis
- Prepare analytical reports, white papers, and briefing slides for leadership
- Validate data integrity and ensure statistical accuracy in reporting
- Develop dashboards and visualizations to support executive-level insights
- Conduct cost-benefit and risk analyses for operational alternatives
- Participate in exercise planning and post-exercise assessment reviews
- Support configuration management documentation and analytical traceability
- Coordinate with system administrators and technical teams to ensure modeling inputs are accurate
Job Features
| Job Category | Data Analysis and Analytics |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or related quantitative field | Demonstrated experience supporting DoD, Federal, or defense-related programs |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in operations research, systems analysis, modeling, or quantitative analytics |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience with one or more of the following tools; Python, R, MATLAB, SAS, SQL, Power BI or Tableau | Experience performing simulation modeling and optimization analysis | Experience preparing executive briefings and analytical reports |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Master’s Degree in Operations Research, Systems Engineering, Applied Analytics, or related field | Experience supporting Command and Control (C2), logistics, readiness, ISR, or weapons systems environments | Familiarity with GCCS, COP systems, or similar operational platforms | Experience supporting test and evaluation environments | Experience with Monte Carlo methods, linear programming, stochastic modeling | PMP, Lean Six Sigma, DAWIA, or equivalent certification | Experience working in classified operational environments | Experience supporting AOC, NC3, or similar defense systems programs |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Must be eligible to work in classified DoD environments | Must comply with all installation access and security protocols |
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Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, NAVAIR Headquarters, Fleet Readiness Center (COMFRC) Procurement Group, in delivering Analytical Support Services for the Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE).
This role is mission-critical. The Senior Data Engineer will design, engineer, integrate, and sustain data pipelines and analytical infrastructure that enable modeling, simulation, dashboard modernization, and end-to-end aviation readiness analysis across the Naval Aviation Enterprise.
We are seeking a highly technical, systems-minded engineer who understands how to architect enterprise data environments that support:
- Aviation maintenance and readiness analytics
- Common Operational Picture (COP) environments
- C4I data integration
- Modeling and simulation data workflows
- Executive-level dashboards supporting operational decision-making
The ideal candidate thrives in complex DoD environments, understands classified and unclassified data segregation, and can translate operational aviation data into structured, reliable analytical systems.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Senior Data Engineer will support the Commander, Fleet Readiness Center (COMFRC) Procurement Group under NAVAIR Headquarters in executing the Analytical Support Services IDIQ for the Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE).
The COMFRC mission requires advanced research, analysis, and development to enhance:
- NAE analytics capability
- Enterprise modeling
- Dashboard improvements
- End-to-end project analysis initiatives
This position directly supports those objectives by designing and sustaining the data architecture that enables analytics, modeling, visualization, and performance reporting across aviation systems.
Specifically, the Senior Data Engineer will:
- Engineer structured and unstructured data ingestion pipelines
- Integrate operational aviation data (maintenance, logistics, readiness, mission data)
- Support modeling environments used for readiness forecasting and scenario analysis
- Enable secure data sharing across classified/unclassified domains
- Optimize databases and enterprise repositories for performance and reliability
- Support dashboard development teams with reliable, governed data layers
The engineer will work closely with Operations Research Analysts, Computer Scientists, and Logistics Analysts to ensure models and dashboards are powered by clean, validated, and accessible data.
This is not simply a back-end database role. This is an operational analytics enabler position that directly impacts naval aviation readiness and decision superiority.
Position Day-to-Day Activities
The Senior Data Engineer will:
- Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines that ingest data from multiple structured and semi-structured sources
- Engineer and optimize relational and analytical data models to support reporting, dashboards, and advanced analytics
- Develop and maintain ETL/ELT workflows using modern data engineering tools and cloud-native services
- Perform data validation, cleansing, normalization, and quality assurance to ensure analytical integrity
- Integrate disparate datasets across operational, logistics, financial, and performance domains
- Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to translate analytical requirements into technical solutions
- Optimize database performance, storage strategies, and query efficiency
- Implement data governance, metadata management, and documentation standards
- Support automation of data refreshes, scheduled processing, and monitoring
- Troubleshoot data pipeline failures, performance bottlenecks, and integration issues
- Ensure compliance with federal security, privacy, and data-handling requirements
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, data dictionaries, and system diagrams
- Support ad hoc data requests and mission-driven analytical needs as required
Job Features
| Job Category | Data Analysis and Analytics |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical field | Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree | Professional Competencies; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills | Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders | Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under time constraints |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in data engineering, data architecture, or data systems development | Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining production-grade data pipelines | Experience supporting analytics, reporting, or decision-support environments |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Strong proficiency in SQL and relational database design | Experience with data warehousing and analytics platforms | Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools and workflow orchestration | Experience with cloud-based data environments (Azure, AWS, or comparable platforms) | Proficiency with scripting or programming languages such as Python | Experience integrating data from APIs, flat files, databases, and external systems |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Master’s degree in a related technical discipline | Experience supporting federal government or DoD analytics environments | Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization platforms | Experience supporting operations research, modeling, or simulation teams | Knowledge of DevOps or DataOps practices | Experience with version control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing | Familiarity with security controls, access management, and compliance requirements | Relevant certifications (Azure Data Engineer, AWS Data Analytics, or similar) |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | U.S. citizenship required | Successful completion of background investigation |
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Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Logistics Analyst to provide advanced logistics planning, supply chain analysis, readiness reporting, and operational sustainment support within a mission-critical defense environment. This role supports global operations requiring precision, responsiveness, and analytical rigor.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep logistics domain expertise, capable of translating operational requirements into actionable supply chain, maintenance, and sustainment solutions. This individual must understand DoD logistics frameworks, inventory control processes, maintenance planning, and performance metrics that drive operational readiness.
This role is critical to ensuring logistics systems, material readiness, and operational support activities align with mission objectives and regulatory requirements.
Position Summary
Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Logistics Analyst to support the Department of Defense (DoD), United States Navy, Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) at Patuxent River, Maryland in providing analytical support services that enhance operational readiness, lifecycle sustainment, and supply chain performance across Navy aviation platforms and associated systems.
This role directly supports the Fleet Readiness Center’s mission to ensure aircraft and aviation systems are maintained, modernized, and returned to operational status in a timely and cost-effective manner. The Senior Logistics Analyst will provide high-level logistics analysis, sustainment planning, performance tracking, and data-driven recommendations to Navy leadership and program stakeholders.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned logistics professional with deep experience in DoD supply chain environments, lifecycle logistics, readiness reporting, configuration control, and sustainment analysis. This individual must be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of working within structured Navy processes and data systems while advising senior leadership on risk, performance trends, and operational impacts.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring Navy aviation assets maintain readiness levels required to support fleet operations.
Key Tools, Systems, and Processes
The Senior Logistics Analyst is expected to work within and support:
- DoD logistics and supply chain systems (e.g., GCSS-AF, DPAS, LIMS, TRIRIGA or similar)
- Inventory control and asset management systems
- Maintenance tracking systems
- Configuration management processes
- Material readiness and sustainment reporting
- Microsoft 365 (Excel advanced analytics, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams)
- Data visualization dashboards
- Logistics risk assessments and mitigation frameworks
- SOP development and process improvement documentation
- FAR/DFARS compliance awareness
Day-to-Day / Core Responsibilities
- Analyze logistics, supply chain, and sustainment data to assess readiness levels
- Develop forecasts for material requirements and resource allocation
- Evaluate inventory control procedures and recommend optimization strategies
- Coordinate with supply, maintenance, and operational teams to resolve material shortages
- Prepare readiness and logistics performance reports for senior leadership
- Monitor key performance indicators and develop dashboards
- Conduct root cause analysis for supply chain delays or operational gaps
- Support configuration management and asset accountability processes
- Develop and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Participate in planning meetings, operational reviews, and logistics briefings
- Coordinate logistics planning for exercises, deployments, and contingency operations
- Track logistics-related risks and recommend mitigation strategies
- Ensure compliance with DoD regulations and applicable policies
- Maintain documentation and audit-ready records
Job Features
| Job Category | Logistics and Transportation, Operations Support |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field | At least 5 years supporting DoD or Federal logistics programs | Strong written and verbal communication skills | Ability to work independently with minimal supervision |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 8 years of professional experience in logistics, supply chain, sustainment, or operational support |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Demonstrated experience with logistics information systems and asset management tools | Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, modeling, forecasting) | Experience developing readiness reports and executive briefings | Knowledge of configuration management principles | Experience conducting logistics risk assessments |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Research, or related field | DAWIA Logistics certification or equivalent | Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) | PMP or equivalent project management certification | Experience supporting Air Force or C2/C4I operational environments | Experience with Power BI dashboard development | Experience supporting global operations or expeditionary logistics | Knowledge of GCCS or AOC-related logistics integration | Experience supporting configuration control boards (CCB) |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Must comply with base access requirements and security protocols |
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Ascension LLC is seeking a Computer Scientist to support mission-critical analytical, modeling, and systems engineering activities for a federal defense customer operating in a complex, data-intensive environment. This role is essential to enabling reliable decision support, system integration, and performance analysis across operational and enterprise systems.
The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in computer science, applied analytics, and systems development, coupled with the ability to operate effectively in a structured but evolving operational environment. This role directly supports the customer’s ability to analyze large datasets, develop and maintain analytical models, integrate disparate systems, and translate technical outputs into actionable insights that inform leadership decisions.
This position is well-suited for a technically grounded professional who thrives at the intersection of data, modeling, software, and mission operations, and who values precision, accountability, and mission impact.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Computer Scientist (Journeyman) will support the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) under the Analytical Support Services IDIQ.
This role directly supports the Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) by performing research, analysis, and development activities that enhance enterprise-level analytics capability, modeling, and dashboard improvements in support of end-to-end aviation readiness and project analysis initiatives.
The Computer Scientist (Journeyman) will design, develop, test, and sustain analytical models, decision-support tools, and business application solutions that enable NAVAIR FRC leadership to:
- Improve aviation maintenance and readiness analytics
- Enhance modeling and simulation environments
- Strengthen dashboard performance reporting and data visualization
- Support operational and strategic data-driven decision making
The ideal candidate is a technically strong, analytically rigorous professional who can operate effectively within a defense acquisition and aviation sustainment environment. This individual must be detail-oriented, mission-focused, and comfortable working in a structured DoD environment while still being innovative in solving complex analytical and system integration challenges.
The role requires the ability to translate operational requirements into scalable, secure, and compliant analytical solutions that align with DoD cybersecurity, configuration management, and enterprise IT governance standards.
This position is critical to enabling the Fleet Readiness Center to modernize its analytical ecosystem and improve visibility across Naval Aviation Enterprise performance metrics.
Position Day-to-Day Activities
The Computer Scientist (Journeyman) is expected to perform the following activities in support of the contract:
- Develop analytical models, algorithms, and scripts to support mission and system analysis
- Analyze structured and unstructured datasets to identify trends, risks, and performance indicators
- Support modeling and simulation activities, including scenario development and validation
- Integrate data from multiple sources to support enterprise-level analysis
- Evaluate system performance, data quality, and analytical outputs for accuracy and reliability
- Document methodologies, assumptions, models, and results in accordance with customer standards
- Collaborate with senior analysts, engineers, and stakeholders to refine requirements and outputs
- Troubleshoot data, model, or system issues and recommend corrective actions
- Support configuration management, version control, and technical reviews
- Brief analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences as required
Job Features
| Job Category | Data Analysis and Analytics, IT |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline | Demonstrated experience with one or more programming or analytical languages (e.g., Python, R, Java, C++, MATLAB) | Experience working with databases, data processing pipelines, or analytical tools |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 3–5 years of relevant professional experience supporting analytical, modeling, or systems-focused work |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Demonstrated experience with one or more programming or analytical languages (e.g., Python, R, Java, C++, MATLAB) | Experience working with databases, data processing pipelines, or analytical tools | Familiarity with modeling, simulation, or systems analysis concepts |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Master’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field | Experience supporting DoD, federal, or defense-related programs | Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools used in operational or logistics environments | Experience supporting C2, C4ISR, aviation, logistics, or mission planning systems | Knowledge of configuration management and technical documentation standards| Experience translating analytical outputs into executive-level insights | Active or prior federal suitability or clearance |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | U.S. citizenship required |
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Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst to support mission-critical Command and Control and operational analytics functions within an Air Operations Center (AOC) environment.
This role is designed for a seasoned analytical professional who thrives in high-tempo operational environments and understands how to translate complex operational data into actionable insights for senior military leadership. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in operational research, modeling and simulation, system validation, performance measurement, and decision-support analytics within DoD or Federal mission environments.
This is a high-impact position supporting 24/7 global operations readiness, integrating operational planning, system validation, training readiness analytics, and performance optimization across AOC Weapon System activities.
Position Summary
Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst to support the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Fleet Readiness Center (FRC).
This role directly supports the Commander, Fleet Readiness Center (COMFRC) Procurement Group (PG) in advancing the Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) analytics capability, modeling, and dashboard improvements in support of end-to-end project analysis initiatives.
The Senior Operations Research Analyst will provide advanced analytical modeling, research, and decision-support capabilities to enhance enterprise-level visibility across aviation maintenance, logistics, readiness, and performance management functions. This position plays a mission-critical role in enabling data-driven decisions that impact fleet readiness and operational effectiveness across Naval Aviation.
The ideal candidate is a highly analytical and technically proficient professional who thrives in complex operational environments. The candidate must be self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of working with minimal supervision while engaging senior stakeholders. This individual will design and implement quantitative models, conduct statistical and operational analysis, and develop dashboards that improve enterprise performance transparency.
The role requires expertise in:
- Operations research methodologies
- Statistical modeling and simulation
- Data analytics and visualization
- Optimization modeling
- Decision analysis
- Performance metrics and readiness analytics
Tools and platforms may include (but are not limited to):
- Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy)
- R
- SQL
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Advanced Excel modeling
- Simulation tools
- Microsoft 365 environment
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Analyze operational system data including C4I, GCCS, ISR, and COP inputs to identify trends, risk indicators, and performance gaps
- Develop and maintain operational readiness metrics and performance dashboards
- Conduct modeling and simulation analyses to evaluate Courses of Action (COA)
- Support validation testing of AOC systems prior to exercises and real-world operations
- Perform cost-benefit and trade studies for system upgrades and capability enhancements
- Evaluate system performance against mission requirements and operational standards
- Support configuration management compliance assessments and baseline reviews
- Participate in DT&E and OT&E activities for new or upgraded C2 technologies
- Develop analytical briefings, white papers, and executive-level reports
- Collaborate with system engineers, network administrators, ISR personnel, and training staff
- Assist with development of Crew Mission Readiness metrics and evaluation criteria
- Provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency, resiliency, and decision speed
- Support knowledge management initiatives leveraging cyber operational data
Job Features
| Job Category | Data Analysis and Analytics, Operations Support |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science, Systems Engineering, or related quantitative discipline |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in operations research, defense analytics, or C2/C4I operational environments | Experience supporting DoD, USAF, Combatant Command, or similar operational headquarters |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience conducting trade studies, risk analysis, and system performance evaluation | Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, Excel advanced analytics, Power BI, or similar) | Experience preparing executive briefings for senior military or SES leadership |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Master’s degree in Operations Research, Systems Engineering, or related field | Experience supporting AOC Weapon System or comparable C2 environments | Experience supporting Global Strike, ISR, GCCS, or COP architecture environments | Experience supporting DT&E or OT&E events | Familiarity with Configuration Management and baseline compliance processes | Experience working in 24/7 operational centers | Knowledge of AFMAN 13-1 AOC guidance | DAWIA, PMP, or relevant technical certifications |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Must be eligible to work in classified operational facilities | Must comply with all DoD and installation access requirements |