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Ascension is seeking a Training & Change Management Specialist who will play a critical role in ensuring successful adoption, utilization, and sustainability of a newly implemented Business Intelligence (BI) capability for the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC). This role is essential to bridging the gap between technical BI solution delivery and end-user adoption across a globally distributed workforce.
The ideal candidate will bring experience in training delivery, stakeholder engagement, and organizational change management, with the ability to translate technical BI concepts into user-friendly learning experiences. This position directly supports the Agency’s objective to operationalize dashboards, data structures, and reporting capabilities that enhance decision-making across geographically dispersed sites.
Position Summary
The Training & Change Management Specialist will design, develop, and deliver training and knowledge transfer activities that enable ABMC personnel to effectively use, maintain, and sustain BI dashboards and underlying data sources. This includes live training sessions, recorded modules, user guides, and ongoing adoption support.
This role requires a self-driven, highly organized professional who can operate in a dynamic environment with limited guidance, proactively identify user adoption risks, and implement strategies to ensure successful system transition. The Specialist will collaborate with technical teams, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure that training materials align with system functionality, user roles, and operational workflows.
The candidate will be expected to:
- Enable users with limited BI experience to confidently use dashboards and data tools
- Support change adoption across multiple directorates and international stakeholders
- Develop training content aligned with Microsoft-based BI tools (e.g., Power BI, SharePoint, Excel)
- Provide structured knowledge transfer to ensure long-term sustainability of the BI solution
Day-to-Day / Expected Activities
- Develop role-based training materials, including user guides, job aids, and presentations
- Conduct live instructor-led training sessions (initial sessions recorded for reuse)
- Facilitate virtual and in-person workshops for stakeholders and end users
- Translate technical BI concepts into user-friendly learning content
- Support development of step-by-step documentation for dashboard use and data maintenance
- Engage stakeholders to assess training needs and tailor delivery approaches
- Collaborate with BI developers and analysts to ensure training reflects system functionality
- Monitor user adoption and identify gaps in understanding or usage
- Provide ongoing user support, guidance, and troubleshooting assistance
- Develop change management strategies to improve adoption and reduce resistance
- Collect feedback from training sessions and refine materials accordingly
- Coordinate with project leadership to align training with project milestones and deliverables
Job Features
| Job Category | Operations Support, Research and Analysis, Training |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Education, Organizational Development, or related field |
| Required Skills | Minimum 2+ years of experience in training delivery, change management, or user adoption support |
| Technical Skills | Strong ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical users | Experience developing training materials, user guides, and documentation | Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities | Strong facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills |
| Desired Skills | Experience supporting Business Intelligence (BI) or data analytics implementations | Familiarity with Power BI dashboards and data visualization tools | Experience in federal or public sector environments Knowledge of change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR) | Experience supporting enterprise system rollouts or digital transformation initiatives | Ability to support international or distributed teams | Certifications such as: Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM) | Prosci Change Management Certification PMP or Agile certification (preferred but not required) |
| Sustainability Requirements | Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Public | Trust or Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) access | No active security clearance required, but must comply with federal data handling policies | Must adhere to applicable federal security and privacy standards (FISMA, NIST, etc.) |
Ascension is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Writer / Documentation Specialist I to support a high-visibility federal engagement focused on enterprise data transformation and Business Intelligence (BI) implementation. This role is critical to ensuring that complex technical solutions, data structures, and BI dashboards are translated into clear, user-friendly documentation, SOPs, and training materials that enable long-term adoption and sustainability.
The ideal candidate will play a key role in bridging the gap between technical teams and business users, ensuring that Agency personnel can independently manage data sources, maintain dashboards, and leverage BI tools for decision-making. This position is essential to the success of the project’s training and knowledge transfer objectives, ensuring that the client retains full operational capability after implementation.
This role is best suited for individuals who thrive in structured yet evolving environments, enjoy simplifying complex concepts, and can produce high-quality documentation under tight timelines.
Position Summary
The Technical Writer / Documentation Specialist I will support the development of comprehensive documentation packages, including technical documentation, user guides, SOPs, and training materials associated with BI dashboards, data frameworks, and system processes.
The candidate will work closely with BI developers, data engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to capture system functionality, data workflows, and user interactions, transforming them into clear, actionable documentation. This includes supporting training sessions, documentation formatting, and knowledge transfer activities aligned with the project lifecycle.
This role requires a highly organized, self-driven professional capable of managing multiple deliverables, adapting to evolving requirements, and ensuring documentation meets federal standards for clarity, accessibility, and usability.
The ideal candidate demonstrates:
- Strong attention to detail and document quality control
- Ability to translate technical concepts into plain language
- Proactive communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Comfort working in a Microsoft-based environment (SharePoint, Power BI, Teams, Office 365)
- Experience supporting data analytics, BI systems, or IT modernization efforts
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Develop technical documentation, including system architecture overviews, data flow diagrams, and integration documentation
- Create user guides and job aids for BI dashboards and data management processes
- Draft and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data governance and dashboard updates
- Collaborate with technical teams to capture system requirements, workflows, and processes
- Translate complex BI and data concepts into clear, user-friendly documentation
- Support development of training materials, including presentations, guides, and recorded session content
- Ensure all documentation aligns with federal accessibility (Section 508) and formatting standards
- Participate in stakeholder sessions to capture requirements and validate documentation accuracy
- Maintain version control and document repositories within SharePoint or similar platforms
- Review and edit documentation for clarity, consistency, and completeness
- Support knowledge transfer activities to enable Agency self-sufficiency
- Assist in developing documentation templates and style guides for consistency across deliverables
Job Features
| Job Category | Technical Writing |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Writing, Communications, Information Systems, or related field |
| Required Skills | 2+ years of experience in technical writing or documentation development | Experience developing: User guides, SOPs, Technical documentation |
| Technical Skills | Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)| Experience working with documentation tools and repositories (e.g., SharePoint)| Strong written and verbal communication skills| Ability to translate technical concepts into non-technical language | Experience supporting IT, data, or BI-related projects |
| Desired Skills | Experience supporting Business Intelligence (BI) tools (e.g., Power BI) | Familiarity with data management, data governance, or analytics environments | Experience developing training materials and facilitating knowledge transfer | Knowledge of Section 508 compliance requirements | Experience with diagramming tools (Visio, Lucidchart) | Exposure to Agile or iterative development environments | Experience supporting federal government clients or consulting engagements |
| Sustainability Requirements | Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust (or Sensitive But Unclassified access) | No active security clearance required, but must comply with federal data handling requirements |
Ascension is seeking a detail-oriented Data Analyst specializing in Data Validation, Quality Assurance, and Reporting Support to play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and usability of enterprise data supporting a Business Intelligence (BI) transformation initiative.
This role is essential to the success of the ABMC mission, where data must be trusted to support real-time decision-making across globally dispersed operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical discipline, a quality-first mindset, and experience validating complex datasets across multiple sources and formats.
You will support the development of a centralized BI capability that integrates fragmented data sources into a unified, actionable system that enhances operational visibility and resource management across 26 cemeteries and 31 monuments worldwide .
This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in structured yet evolving environments and are motivated by solving data quality challenges that directly impact mission performance.
Position Summary
The Data Analyst (QA/Validation) will support data validation, testing, performance metrics development, and reporting activities aligned with enterprise BI implementation efforts.
Given the Agency’s current environment of disparate, non-integrated data sources , this role is critical in ensuring that data being transformed and integrated into dashboards is accurate, consistent, and reliable.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be highly detail-oriented and methodical
- Possess strong problem-solving and data reconciliation skills
- Be comfortable working with ambiguous or incomplete data sets
- Be proactive in identifying inconsistencies and recommending improvements
You will work closely with BI developers, data engineers, and stakeholders to validate datasets, support testing cycles, and ensure reporting outputs meet defined requirements and quality standards.
Day-to-Day Activities
- Perform data validation and quality assurance checks across multiple datasets and systems
- Analyze data discrepancies and identify root causes of inconsistencies
- Support data cleansing, transformation validation, and normalization efforts
- Validate outputs from BI dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)
- Conduct testing support for dashboards, data pipelines, and integrations
- Develop and execute test cases, validation scripts, and QA procedures
- Assist in defining and validating performance metrics and KPIs
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data aligns with business rules and reporting needs
- Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities and document results
- Maintain data quality documentation, validation logs, and audit trails
- Generate reports and summaries on data quality issues and trends
- Assist in preparing data for visualization and executive reporting
- Recommend improvements to data governance and validation processes
Job Features
| Job Category | Data Analysis and Analytics, Operations Support |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s Degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Statistics, Business, or related field | Minimum 6+ years of relevant experience in data analysis, QA, or validation |
| Required Skills | Experience with data validation, data quality assessment, and testing methodologies | Proficiency in: Microsoft Excel (advanced) | SQL for data querying and validation | Data analysis tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) |
| Technical Skills | Experience working with structured and unstructured data sources | Familiarity with data governance, data quality frameworks, and validation techniques | Strong analytical and problem-solving skills | Excellent attention to detail and documentation discipline | Ability to work independently in a remote and distributed team environment |
| Desired Skills | Experience supporting federal government BI or data initiatives | Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate) | Experience with SharePoint, Excel-based data repositories, or legacy data systems | Exposure to data integration or ETL processes | Experience supporting UAT, system testing, or QA lifecycle processes | Knowledge of performance metrics/KPI development | Certification(s) such as: Certified Data Analyst (or similar) | Microsoft Power BI Certification | Experience working in environments with fragmented or legacy data systems |
| Sustainability Requirements | Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) access | No active clearance required, but must comply with federal data handling standards | Ability to adhere to FISMA, NIST, and data privacy requirements as applicable |
Ascension is seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer specializing in Power BI to support a high-visibility federal engagement focused on transforming fragmented data into actionable insights. This role is critical to enabling the client to move from disconnected, manual data processes to an integrated, enterprise-level BI capability that supports real-time decision-making and resource management.
The ideal candidate is a data-driven problem solver who thrives in environments where data is incomplete, unstructured, or siloed and can translate business needs into intuitive dashboards and visualizations. This individual will play a key role in designing and developing dashboards that provide operational visibility across geographically dispersed assets and stakeholders.
Position Summary
The BI Developer will support the design, development, and implementation of custom dashboards and data visualization solutions, primarily leveraging Microsoft Power BI, to enable enterprise-wide visibility into operational and resource data.
This role directly supports the client’s objective to establish a modern BI capability and integrated data framework, addressing challenges related to fragmented data sources, inconsistent data structures, and limited reporting capabilities .
The ideal candidate is:
- Detail-oriented and analytical, with strong data storytelling skills
- Self-driven and capable of working with minimal supervision
- Skilled at translating complex datasets into meaningful insights
- Comfortable working in ambiguous environments with evolving requirements
This role will help solve challenges related to:
- Data fragmentation across multiple systems
- Lack of standardized data structures
- Limited visibility into operational performance
- Manual reporting processes
Day-to-Day Activities
- Design and develop interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI
- Integrate data from multiple sources including SharePoint, Excel, and enterprise systems
- Transform raw and unstructured data into structured datasets suitable for BI tools
- Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to define reporting requirements and KPIs
- Develop data models and relationships to support scalable reporting solutions
- Create visualizations that support role-based insights (site-level vs functional views)
- Optimize dashboard performance and usability for end users
- Support data validation, cleansing, and quality assurance activities
- Participate in stakeholder review sessions and incorporate feedback into dashboard enhancements
- Document data sources, transformations, and dashboard logic
- Assist in training end users on dashboard usage and basic customization
Job Features
| Job Category | Technology & Digital Solutions |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field | Minimum 4+ years of experience in BI development or data visualization |
| Required Skills | Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power BI (required) Strong experience with: Data modeling and transformation | DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) | Power Query (M language) |
| Technical Skills | Experience working with Microsoft ecosystem tools (Excel, SharePoint, Teams) | Ability to work with structured and unstructured data sources | Strong analytical and problem-solving skills | Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions | Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills |
| Desired Skills | Experience supporting federal government clients | Familiarity with Azure data services or cloud-based BI environments | Experience integrating data from systems such as: Oracle Financial Systems| Facilities Management Systems (e.g., Archibus or similar) | Knowledge of data governance and data architecture principles| Experience developing KPI frameworks and performance metrics | Exposure to AI-enabled analytics tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) | Certification(s) preferred: Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate| Power BI Certification |
| Sustainability Requirements | Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) access | No active security clearance required, but must comply with federal data protection standards | Must adhere to FISMA, NIST, and federal data privacy requirements |
Ascension LLC is seeking a Data Engineer / Integration Specialist to support the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) in transforming fragmented, stovepiped data into a unified, enterprise-level Business Intelligence (BI) ecosystem. This role is critical to enabling ABMC’s mission to manage globally dispersed cemeteries and memorial sites through data-driven decision-making.
The ideal candidate is a technically strong, mission-focused professional who thrives in data transformation, integration, and structuring efforts, and can bridge the gap between raw operational data and actionable intelligence. This individual will play a key role in designing data pipelines, standardizing data structures, and enabling Power BI dashboards that provide real-time insights across global operations.
This role is essential because over 60% of the effort involves building a common data framework to support BI capabilities , making this position foundational to the success of the entire initiative.
Position Summary
The Data Engineer / Integration Specialist will support enterprise data modernization efforts by transforming, integrating, and structuring disparate data sources into formats consumable by BI tools such as Power BI. The role requires strong expertise in ETL processes, data modeling, SharePoint/Excel data structuring, and Microsoft-based environments.
The ideal candidate is:
- Detail-oriented and highly analytical
- Self-driven and capable of working in ambiguous environments
- Skilled at translating business needs into data solutions
- Experienced in integrating structured and unstructured data sources
- Comfortable engaging with stakeholders to understand data requirements
This role will directly support ABMC’s need to:
- Consolidate fragmented data sources
- Improve data accessibility and usability
- Enable real-time BI dashboards for operational decision-making
- Establish sustainable, user-friendly data frameworks
Day-to-Day Activities
- Analyze existing data sources (SharePoint, Excel, Access, Oracle outputs) to assess structure, quality, and usability
- Design and implement ETL processes to transform raw data into BI-ready formats
- Integrate data from disparate systems into a unified data architecture
- Develop data models and schemas to support dashboard development and analytics
- Standardize data formats to ensure consistency across functional domains (personnel, facilities, horticulture, etc.)
- Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to define data requirements and KPIs
- Cleanse and validate data to ensure accuracy and reliability for reporting
- Support Power BI dashboard development by providing structured and optimized datasets
- Document data sources, transformation logic, and integration workflows
- Recommend improvements to data governance, accessibility, and architecture
- Assist in establishing data pipelines that can be maintained by non-technical users
- Participate in stakeholder workshops to identify and capture data needs
Job Features
| Job Category | Systems Engineering, Technology & Digital Solutions |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field | Minimum 6+ years of experience in data engineering, data integration, or data architecture |
| Required Skills | Proven experience with: ETL processes and data transformation, Data modeling and database design, Microsoft ecosystem (Excel, SharePoint, Power Platform) |
| Technical Skills | Experience integrating data from multiple sources (structured and unstructured)| Strong SQL and data manipulation skills | Experience supporting BI tools (Power BI preferred) | Ability to translate business requirements into technical data solutions| Strong analytical and problem-solving skills |
| Desired Skills | Experience supporting federal government or public sector clients | Experience with: Power BI data modeling and backend integration| Azure Data Services or cloud-based data environments | Data governance frameworks and metadata management | Familiarity with Oracle Financial systems or facilities management systems (e.g., Archibus) | Experience working with geographically distributed data environments | Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Data Engineer Associate, Azure Data Engineer Associate, Experience supporting enterprise BI implementations |
| Sustainability Requirements | Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust (Moderate Risk)| Must be able to handle Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) data | No clearance required, but compliance with federal data security standards (FISMA, NIST) is required |
Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior BI Analyst / Requirements Lead to serve as a critical bridge between business stakeholders and technical implementation teams in support of the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) Business Intelligence initiative.
This role is essential to the success of the effort because the Agency currently lacks a unified data structure and BI capability. The selected candidate will lead stakeholder engagement, define enterprise information needs, and translate fragmented, decentralized data into actionable insights and KPI-driven reporting frameworks that enable decision-making across globally distributed operations.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on analyst who excels in ambiguous environments, can lead requirements discovery across diverse stakeholders, and can shape how data is structured, governed, and visualized for enterprise-level BI solutions.
Position Summary
The Senior BI Analyst / Requirements Lead will lead data needs assessment, stakeholder engagement, KPI definition, and reporting logic development to support the design and implementation of ABMC’s enterprise BI system.
This role requires a detail-oriented, self-driven professional who can:
- Conduct interviews and workshops with leadership and functional stakeholders
- Translate business needs into structured data and reporting requirements
- Define KPIs and performance metrics across multiple operational domains
- Support transformation of unstructured and siloed data into BI-ready formats
The candidate must be comfortable working in a highly ambiguous, data-mature but unstructured environment, where data exists across SharePoint, Excel, SMEs, and disconnected systems, and must be synthesized into a unified framework.
Tools & Technologies:
Microsoft 365 (Excel, SharePoint, Teams), Power BI, Azure (preferred), data modeling tools, stakeholder facilitation frameworks, KPI frameworks
Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities
- Conduct stakeholder interviews and workshops to define business intelligence needs
- Engage senior leadership and functional stakeholders to elicit reporting requirements and KPIs
- Analyze existing data sources across multiple formats (SharePoint, Excel, SMEs, systems of record)
- Define enterprise-level KPIs, performance metrics, and reporting frameworks
- Develop business requirements documents, data dictionaries, and reporting logic
- Perform gap analysis between current data environment and BI needs
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications for BI developers and architects
- Facilitate cross-functional working sessions to align data definitions and metrics
- Support data transformation strategies to make data consumable for BI tools
- Collaborate with dashboard developers to ensure alignment between requirements and visualization outputs
- Validate data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across reporting outputs
- Assist in defining performance measurement frameworks (e.g., green/amber/red KPI models)
- Document requirements, processes, and stakeholder decisions for traceability and governance
- Support user acceptance testing (UAT) by validating requirements against delivered dashboards
Job Features
| Job Category | Data Analysis and Analytics |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field| Minimum 6+ years of experience in business analysis, BI analysis, or data analytics |
| Required Skills | Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-level engagement | Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements |
| Technical Skills | Demonstrated experience leading requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement | Experience defining KPIs, metrics, and reporting frameworks | Strong experience with data analysis and data transformation concepts | Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and Power BI | Experience working in federal or highly regulated environments |
| Desired Skills | Master’s Degree in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or related field| Experience supporting enterprise BI implementations| Experience with data governance and data architecture concepts | Familiarity with Azure, Power Platform, or cloud-based BI tools | Experience facilitating cross-functional stakeholder workshops| Knowledge of Oracle Financial Systems or facilities management systems (e.g., Archibus) Certifications (preferred): CBAP or PMI-PBA, Microsoft Power BI Certification, Agile or Scrum certification |
| Sustainability Requirements | Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust or Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) access | No security clearance required (non-classified environment) |
Ascension LLC is seeking a senior-level Business Intelligence (BI) / Data Lead to serve as the architect and strategic advisor for enterprise data transformation and BI modernization efforts in support of a federal client.
This role is critical to achieving the client’s objective of establishing a unified data structure and enterprise BI capability to improve decision-making, operational visibility, and resource management across globally distributed operations .
The ideal candidate is a data strategist and hands-on architect who can:
- Assess fragmented data environments
- Define enterprise data architecture and governance models
- Lead BI strategy and dashboard design (Power BI preferred)
- Translate leadership needs into actionable data frameworks and KPIs
This individual will play a mission-critical leadership role, bridging business needs, data architecture, and BI implementation to deliver a scalable, sustainable analytics ecosystem.
Position Summary
The BI/Data Lead will lead Phase I (Data Assessment), Phase II (BI Design), and advisory support through implementation and training, ensuring alignment with the client’s vision for an enterprise-wide BI system.
The environment is currently characterized by:
- Disparate, siloed data sources (SharePoint, Excel, Access, SME knowledge)
- Lack of standardized data structures
- No existing enterprise BI system
This role requires a self-driven, strategic thinker who thrives in ambiguity and can:
- Rapidly assess current-state data maturity
- Recommend scalable architecture and transformation strategies
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement across technical and non-technical teams
- Design BI solutions that are user-friendly, sustainable, and actionable
The ideal candidate brings a blend of:
- Strategic advisory capability
- Deep technical data expertise
- Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
Day-to-Day Activities
- Lead enterprise data assessments to evaluate data quality, structure, and accessibility
- Conduct stakeholder interviews and workshops to define BI requirements and KPIs
- Analyze gaps between current data environment and desired BI capabilities
- Design enterprise data architecture frameworks and integration strategies
- Develop data transformation and standardization recommendations
- Advise on BI tool selection and implementation strategy (Power BI preferred)
- Define KPI frameworks and performance measurement methodologies
- Support development of enterprise dashboards and reporting structures
- Facilitate cross-functional stakeholder meetings and design sessions
- Translate business requirements into technical data models and reporting logic
- Guide data governance, data quality, and accessibility improvements
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure scalable and maintainable solutions
- Provide strategic recommendations to leadership on data-driven decision-making
- Support training strategy and knowledge transfer to client personnel
Job Features
| Job Category | Data Analysis and Analytics, Technology & Digital Solutions |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related field |
| Required Skills | Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in: Data architecture and data modeling, Business intelligence and analytics, Enterprise data strategy | Data assessment and gap analysis | KPI and metrics framework development Enterprise reporting and dashboard design | Stakeholder engagement and facilitation |
| Technical Skills | Data architecture design (logical and physical models) | Data integration and transformation | BI tools (Power BI strongly preferred)| Microsoft ecosystem (SharePoint, Excel, Azure) | Multiple data sources (structured and unstructured) | Data governance and standardization efforts |
| Desired Skills | Master’s Degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field | Experience designing BI solutions using Power BI in federal environments | Familiarity with: Oracle Financial Systems, Archibus or facilities management systems | Experience with: Data governance frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK), NIST / FISMA-aligned data environments | Certifications (preferred): Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate PMP or Agile Certification | Experience supporting enterprise-level BI transformations |
| Sustainability Requirements | Public Trust or Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) Access Required | No clearance required, but must comply with federal data security standards |
Ascension LLC is seeking a Program Manager to serve as the primary point of contact and accountable leader for delivering enterprise-level data architecture and business intelligence (BI) consulting services in support of ABMC’s mission.
This role is critical to enabling ABMC to modernize its fragmented data environment, establish a common data framework, and implement Power BI–driven dashboards that provide real-time insights across globally dispersed cemetery operations.
The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in federal program management, data transformation initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and BI implementation, and thrives in environments requiring cross-functional coordination, structured delivery, and executive-level communication.
Position Summary
The Program Manager will lead all contractor activities under this SOW and oversee execution across three primary phases:
- Data Assessment & Needs Analysis
- BI Platform Design & Implementation
- Training & Knowledge Transfer
This individual will manage project execution to ensure delivery of key outputs such as:
- Project Plan and WBS
- Data Assessment Report
- Custom BI Dashboards (Power BI)
- Training Materials and Documentation
The candidate must be a strategic thinker and disciplined executor, capable of translating ambiguous data challenges into structured solutions. The role requires someone who is:
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Self-driven and comfortable operating with minimal oversight
- Skilled at anticipating risks and developing mitigation strategies
- Experienced in leading stakeholder workshops and executive engagements
- Capable of managing distributed teams and international coordination
The Program Manager will leverage tools such as Microsoft 365, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, and Azure environments, aligning with ABMC’s existing technology stack.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary interface with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and ABMC leadership
- Lead development and execution of the Project Management Plan, schedule, and deliverables
- Coordinate stakeholder interviews, workshops, and data discovery sessions across multiple directorates
- Oversee data assessment, gap analysis, and BI requirements definition activities
- Manage integration of data sources into a unified BI framework
- Direct development and refinement of Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions
- Facilitate stakeholder review sessions and incorporate feedback into deliverables
- Monitor project performance, risks, issues, and mitigation strategies
- Deliver bi-weekly and monthly status reports to the COR
- Ensure compliance with federal standards (FISMA, NIST, GDPR considerations)
- Coordinate training sessions and knowledge transfer activities
- Manage travel coordination and execution for required on-site engagements (Arlington and Paris)
- Drive continuous improvement and alignment with mission outcomes
Job Features
| Job Category | Data Analysis and Analytics |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s Degree in Business, IT, Data Analytics, or related field |
| Required Skills | 5+ years of experience in program/project management (federal preferred) | Demonstrated experience leading data analytics, BI, or data transformation initiatives | Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint) |
| Technical Skills | Demonstrated experience leading data analytics, BI, or data transformation initiatives | Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI preferred) | Strong understanding of data governance, data architecture, and data integration | Experience managing multi-phase projects with distributed stakeholders | Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills | Experience supporting federal clients or similar structured environments |
| Desired Skills | PMP Certification (or equivalent) | Experience implementing enterprise BI solutions | Familiarity with Oracle Financial Systems or Archibus (or similar systems) | Experience with data modeling, ETL processes, or data transformation frameworks | Knowledge of NIST, FISMA, and federal data compliance frameworks | Experience facilitating executive-level workshops and requirements sessions | Exposure to AI-assisted analytics tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) | Experience working in international or geographically distributed environments |
Ascension is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Administrative Staff / Clerical professional to provide essential administrative and operational support across transportation planning and consulting engagements. This role is critical to ensuring the efficiency, accuracy, and coordination of program activities, documentation, and communications that support client-facing deliverables.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, multi-project environment and serves as the operational backbone of project teams by managing data, maintaining records, and supporting administrative workflows. This position plays a key role in enabling technical staff, planners, analysts, and leadership to focus on high-value program delivery while ensuring administrative functions are executed seamlessly and accurately.
Position Summary
The Administrative Staff / Clerical professional provides comprehensive administrative, clerical, and coordination support to transportation planning and consulting teams. This includes document preparation, data entry, records management, scheduling, correspondence, and general office support aligned with project and program requirements.
The ideal candidate is highly dependable, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision. They possess strong organizational and communication skills, maintain high accuracy in documentation, and demonstrate the ability to anticipate needs, resolve administrative challenges, and support efficient program execution.
This role supports the client’s need for structured documentation, timely communication, and accurate recordkeeping, ensuring compliance with project requirements and supporting overall program performance.
Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities
- Provide administrative and clerical support to project teams, leadership, and stakeholders
- Perform data entry, validation, and maintenance of project records and databases
- Prepare, format, and edit correspondence, reports, meeting materials, and documentation
- Maintain organized filing systems (electronic and/or physical) for project documentation and records
- Coordinate meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and meeting logistics
- Take meeting notes and track action items to support project execution and follow-up
- Manage incoming and outgoing communications, including emails, phone calls, and document distribution
- Support document control processes to ensure version accuracy and compliance
- Assist with tracking project deliverables, deadlines, and administrative milestones
- Perform quality checks on documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency
- Support travel coordination, event logistics, or stakeholder engagements, as required
- Maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with policies
Job Features
| Job Category | Administrative Support |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | High School Diploma or equivalent required | Excellent written and verbal communication skills | Strong organizational and time management abilities | Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines | Demonstrated attention to detail and problem-solving capability |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum of 2 years of progressive administrative or clerical experience in a professional environment; Bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) | Strong typing and data entry skills with high accuracy | Experience with document management and recordkeeping systems |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field | Experience supporting government, transportation, or consulting environments | Familiarity with SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, or similar collaboration tools | Experience supporting project management or program support functions | Knowledge of document control, records management, or compliance processes | Experience using workflow or task tracking tools | Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (Medium Risk), if required | Must be authorized to work in the United States |
Ascension LLC is seeking a Junior Technical Support / GIS / Graphic Design Specialist to support transportation planning, environmental analysis, and public outreach initiatives. This role is critical to ensuring that complex planning data, technical findings, and stakeholder communications are translated into clear, visually compelling, and data-driven products that support decision-making and community engagement.
The ideal candidate is early in their career but brings a strong foundation in GIS, data visualization, and graphic communication, combined with an interest in transportation systems, environmental planning, and public-sector projects. This individual will play a supporting role to senior planners, engineers, and project managers by providing technical analysis, mapping, and visual communication support that enhances project delivery and stakeholder understanding.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow in transportation planning, GIS analytics, and public engagement support, while contributing to mission-focused initiatives that impact communities and infrastructure systems.
Position Summary
The Junior Technical Support / GIS / Graphic Design Specialist provides entry-level professional technical support across transportation and environmental planning efforts. Working under the supervision of senior staff, this role supports data collection, GIS mapping, visual design, and stakeholder communication materials development.
The candidate will assist in translating technical data into maps, dashboards, graphics, and outreach materials that are used in planning studies, environmental documentation, and public involvement campaigns. The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and the capability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate is:
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Comfortable working with both technical data and creative tools
- Skilled at translating complex information into clear, user-friendly visuals
Tools and Technologies May Include:
ArcGIS (ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro), QGIS, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, and web-based mapping tools.
This role directly supports client needs in data visualization, stakeholder engagement, and program communication, aligning with Ascension’s expertise in analytics, reporting, and digital transformation .
Day-to-Day Activities
- Support development of GIS maps, spatial analyses, and geodatabases for transportation and environmental planning projects
- Assist in collecting, cleaning, and organizing data from multiple sources for analysis and reporting
- Create visual products such as infographics, maps, charts, and presentation materials for stakeholder engagement
- Support development of public outreach materials, including flyers, presentations, and web content
- Assist in preparing technical reports, documentation, and planning deliverables
- Collaborate with planners, engineers, and project managers to translate technical requirements into visual outputs
- Maintain version control and organization of project files, datasets, and design assets
- Support stakeholder meetings by preparing materials, taking notes, and documenting action items
- Conduct quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency across data and visual products
- Assist with updating dashboards, SharePoint sites, or internal tracking tools
Job Features
| Job Category | Logistics and Transportation, Urban Planning |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s Degree in Land Use Planning, Urban Planning, Transportation, Engineering, Environmental Science, GIS, Geography, Communications, Marketing, Graphics, or related field | Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines | Strong written and verbal communication skills |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in transportation planning, environmental planning, GIS analysis, or related field (internships count) | Experience with GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar) |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Basic proficiency in graphic design tools (Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent) | Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting public sector or transportation planning projects | Familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) | Experience creating public-facing communication materials | Understanding of environmental planning or NEPA-related processes | Experience with web design or interactive mapping tools (StoryMaps, dashboards) | Coursework or certifications in GIS, graphic design, or data analytics | Knowledge of accessibility standards (Section 508 compliance) |
Ascension LLC is seeking a GIS-focused Technical Support Specialist who brings a strong blend of geospatial analysis, mapping, and technical production support to advance transportation planning initiatives. This role is critical to supporting planners, engineers, and program managers by transforming complex spatial and technical data into actionable insights, visual products, and decision-support tools.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, analytically driven professional with experience in GIS mapping, data visualization, and technical documentation who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced planning environment. This individual will play a key role in ensuring that transportation studies, reports, and stakeholder communications are supported by accurate, high-quality geospatial data and visualizations.
This position directly contributes to the client’s ability to develop data-driven transportation policies, plans, and programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, environmental considerations, and community needs.
Position Summary
The Technical Support Staff / GIS Specialist provides professional-level technical and geospatial support under the direction of Project Managers and Senior/Principal Planners. This role is responsible for developing, analyzing, and maintaining GIS data and mapping products that support transportation planning studies, environmental analysis, and program development.
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Strong expertise in GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS)
- Experience supporting transportation, infrastructure, or urban planning initiatives
- Ability to translate technical data into clear, compelling visual formats
- Proficiency in CAD, web-based tools, and report production
This role requires a professional who is:
- Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously
- Self-directed and comfortable working in ambiguous or evolving project environments
- Proactive in identifying issues and developing solutions
- Skilled in communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
The candidate will support the development of maps, dashboards, reports, and communication materials that enable effective planning, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Develop, update, and maintain GIS datasets, maps, and geospatial analyses to support transportation planning studies
- Perform spatial data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and impacts related to transportation systems and infrastructure
- Support the creation of visual products including maps, infographics, and exhibits for reports and presentations
- Assist in the preparation and production of technical reports, planning documents, and briefing materials
- Utilize GIS and related tools to support environmental, land use, and transportation modeling efforts
- Integrate data from multiple sources to support planning analysis and decision-making
- Provide technical support for web-based mapping applications and dashboards
- Develop graphics and layouts for newsletters, brochures, and stakeholder outreach materials
- Collaborate with planners, engineers, and analysts to ensure data accuracy and consistency
- Apply CAD and other technical tools to support planning and design documentation
- Maintain documentation and workflows to ensure repeatability and data integrity
- Support quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes for all technical deliverables
Job Features
| Job Category | Data Analysis and Analytics |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in: Transportation Planning, Geography / GIS, Engineering, Environmental Science, Urban Planning Or a related field | Knowledge of: Transportation planning processes and methodologies, Data integration and data quality management |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in: GIS and mapping, Transportation or infrastructure-related projects, Technical support and data analysis |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Proficiency with: GIS software (ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Data visualization and reporting tools | Experience with: Spatial data management and analysis, Map production and cartographic design, Technical report development and documentation |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting federal, state, or local transportation agencies | Familiarity with: Web GIS applications (ArcGIS Online, StoryMaps, dashboards), CAD tools and design software, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign) for visual production | Experience with: Transportation modeling tools or datasets, Environmental compliance and planning support | Knowledge of: Data governance and data standardization practices | Relevant certifications (preferred but not required): GIS Professional (GISP), ESRI Technical Certifications |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Medium Risk) clearance (if required by the client) | U.S. Citizenship may be required depending on contract |
Ascension LLC is seeking a creative and technically skilled Video Producer to support transportation planning initiatives through high-quality visual storytelling and multimedia production. This role is critical in translating complex transportation policies, planning studies, and public outreach campaigns into engaging, accessible video and digital media content that informs and connects with diverse stakeholder audiences.
The ideal candidate is a strategic visual communicator who understands how to bridge technical subject matter with compelling narratives. This individual will play a key role in enhancing public engagement, supporting planning transparency, and ensuring that transportation initiatives are clearly communicated to the public, decision-makers, and community stakeholders.
Position Summary
The Video Producer will be responsible for planning, developing, and producing professional-grade video and photography content in support of transportation planning studies and public outreach campaigns. Working under the direction of project leadership, this role will support the creation of multimedia products that communicate planning concepts, policy initiatives, and program updates in a clear, creative, and impactful manner.
This role requires a balance of technical production expertise and creative direction, along with the ability to operate in a dynamic, stakeholder-driven environment. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple production timelines while maintaining high-quality standards.
The Video Producer will leverage industry-standard tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, digital video equipment, and multimedia editing platforms to produce content aligned with client objectives. The role supports broader program goals by improving public understanding, stakeholder engagement, and transparency in transportation planning processes.
Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities
- Plan, develop, and produce high-quality video and multimedia content to support transportation planning studies and outreach campaigns
- Collaborate with project managers, planners, and stakeholder engagement teams to translate technical concepts into visual narratives
- Capture and edit video footage, interviews, b-roll, and photography for use across multiple platforms
- Design and produce motion graphics, animations, and visual storytelling elements to enhance communication effectiveness
- Manage all aspects of video production lifecycle including pre-production, production, and post-production
- Develop storyboards, scripts, and production plans aligned with project goals and messaging strategies
- Ensure all media products are compliant with Section 508 accessibility requirements and public communication standards
- Maintain and manage digital media assets, including organizing footage libraries and ensuring version control
- Coordinate with outreach teams to support public meetings, workshops, and virtual engagement events with multimedia content
- Edit and optimize content for various platforms including web, social media, and presentation formats
- Ensure brand consistency and alignment with client communication guidelines and messaging frameworks
- Troubleshoot technical production issues and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs
Job Features
| Job Category | Communications |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s Degree in Video Production, Film, Communications, or a related field | Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment | Strong communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in video production and multimedia development | Demonstrated experience producing professional-quality videos for public-facing or stakeholder engagement initiatives |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) | Experience with video editing, motion graphics, and post-production workflows | Strong understanding of lighting, audio recording, and camera operation techniques | Experience developing storyboards, scripts, and visual communication strategies |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting government, transportation planning, or public sector outreach initiatives | Familiarity with transportation planning concepts, public engagement strategies, or infrastructure programs | Experience producing content for digital platforms, including social media and web-based engagement tools | Knowledge of Section 508 compliance and accessible media design | Experience supporting virtual events, webinars, or hybrid public engagement sessions | Drone operation certification (FAA Part 107) for aerial video production | Photography and graphic design experience to support integrated multimedia campaigns |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Medium Risk) clearance | U.S. Citizenship or authorized to work in the United States |
Ascension LLC is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Graphic/Web Designer to support transportation planning initiatives by transforming complex technical information into clear, engaging, and accessible visual content. This role is critical to ensuring that transportation policies, planning studies, and program updates are effectively communicated to stakeholders, decision-makers, and the public.
The ideal candidate is a visually driven communicator who thrives at the intersection of design, storytelling, and public engagement, with the ability to translate data and planning concepts into compelling graphics, web content, and outreach materials. This individual will play a key role in supporting public outreach campaigns, stakeholder engagement efforts, and program communications, directly contributing to informed decision-making and community awareness.
This position aligns with Ascension’s experience supporting federal agencies such as DHS and FEMA, where we develop communication products, dashboards, training materials, and stakeholder-facing deliverables to enhance program transparency and engagement.
Position Summary
The Graphic/Web Designer will provide professional-level creative and technical design support for transportation planning and program delivery efforts. This includes developing high-quality graphics for reports, presentations, websites, and outreach campaigns that communicate transportation initiatives to both technical and non-technical audiences.
The ideal candidate is:
- A self-starter who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- A strategic thinker who understands how design influences public perception and engagement
- A collaborative professional who can work with planners, analysts, and leadership to produce meaningful visual outputs
This role supports the client’s need to:
- Enhance public understanding of transportation policies and programs
- Deliver consistent, high-quality communication materials
- Improve stakeholder engagement through visual storytelling and digital platforms
The designer will leverage tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, web content management systems, and data visualization tools to develop visually compelling and accessible content.
Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities
- Design visually compelling graphics, infographics, and layouts for transportation reports, studies, and presentations
- Develop brochures, newsletters, and outreach materials to support public engagement campaigns
- Create and maintain web content, including updates to webpages and digital communication platforms
- Translate technical transportation planning data into clear, user-friendly visual formats
- Support social media and digital outreach initiatives through branded visual content
- Collaborate with planners, engineers, and project managers to ensure accuracy and consistency of messaging
- Prepare materials for public meetings, workshops, and stakeholder briefings
- Ensure all materials meet accessibility standards, including Section 508 compliance where applicable
- Maintain brand consistency across all communication products and platforms
- Edit and refine graphics based on stakeholder feedback and evolving project requirements
- Coordinate with communications teams to align design outputs with outreach strategies
- Manage multiple design deliverables simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
Job Features
| Job Category | Communications |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Web Design, Visual Communications, or related field |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 5 years of professional experience in graphic and/or web design | Demonstrated experience creating print and digital communication materials |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) | Experience with web design and content management systems (e.g., WordPress, SharePoint, or similar) | Strong understanding of layout, typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy | Experience supporting public outreach or communications efforts | Ability to translate technical information into clear visual content |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Strong organizational and time management skills | Excellent written and verbal communication skills |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Experience supporting transportation planning, urban planning, or government programs | Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) | Experience with UX/UI design principles | Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility compliance requirements | Experience designing for public sector or federal clients | Familiarity with GIS visuals or mapping tools (e.g., ArcGIS) | Experience supporting social media campaigns and digital engagement strategies | Certification or training in UX/UI, digital design, or communications |
Ascension LLC is seeking a dynamic, creative, and strategically minded Marketing / Public Involvement Specialist to support transportation planning initiatives through effective public outreach, stakeholder engagement, and communications strategy execution.
This role is critical to ensuring that transportation programs, policies, and planning initiatives are clearly communicated, publicly understood, and broadly supported. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between technical transportation planning teams and the public by translating complex information into accessible, compelling, and actionable messaging.
This position is well-suited for a professional who thrives at the intersection of communications, public policy, and community engagement, and who is passionate about shaping how infrastructure programs are perceived and adopted by the public.
Position Summary
The Marketing / Public Involvement Specialist will support the development and execution of public outreach strategies, communications campaigns, and stakeholder engagement activities aligned with transportation planning and program delivery efforts.
Working under the guidance of the Project Manager or Principal Planner, the Specialist will:
- Develop innovative outreach strategies that increase public awareness and participation
- Translate technical transportation data and policy into clear, engaging communications products
- Support public meetings, workshops, and digital engagement campaigns
- Ensure messaging aligns with regulatory requirements, community needs, and program objectives
The ideal candidate is:
- A strong communicator and storyteller who can simplify complex topics
- Self-driven and adaptable, capable of operating in fast-paced and evolving environments
- Skilled at anticipating stakeholder concerns and proactively developing communication strategies
- Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality deliverables
Tools & Technologies
- Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)
- Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Social media and digital engagement platforms
- Survey tools and analytics platforms
- Power BI or similar tools for data visualization (preferred)
Day-to-Day Activities
- Develop and implement public outreach and engagement strategies for transportation planning initiatives
- Create communication materials including presentations, fact sheets, newsletters, social media content, and briefing documents
- Coordinate and support public meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement sessions (virtual and in-person)
- Translate technical transportation plans, policies, and data into clear, audience-friendly messaging
- Manage and maintain digital communication channels, including websites and social media platforms
- Conduct stakeholder analysis to identify key audiences and tailor messaging strategies
- Design and administer surveys and feedback mechanisms to gather public input
- Analyze engagement data and feedback to inform communication strategies and program improvements
- Collaborate with planners, engineers, and program staff to ensure message accuracy and consistency
- Ensure all communication products meet Section 508 accessibility standards
- Support development of branding and communication strategies for transportation programs
Job Features
| Job Category | Communications |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field | Strong written and verbal communication skills |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in marketing, public outreach, or communications | Experience supporting public sector, transportation, or infrastructure-related initiatives | Demonstrated ability to develop clear and compelling communication materials |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience supporting stakeholder engagement and public involvement activities | Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) | Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting transportation planning, MPOs, DOTs, or public infrastructure programs | Familiarity with NEPA processes, public comment periods, or regulatory communications | Experience with digital engagement tools and social media analytics | Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite | Experience developing dashboards or visual storytelling using Power BI or similar tools | Knowledge of Section 508 compliance and accessibility standards | Experience facilitating public meetings, focus groups, or community workshops | Certifications in communications, marketing, or public engagement (preferred but not required) |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Medium Risk) clearance, if required | Must be authorized to work in the United States |
Ascension LLC is seeking a Junior Facilitator to support transportation planning initiatives, stakeholder engagement efforts, and organizational performance improvement activities. This role is ideal for an early- to mid-career professional who thrives in structured yet dynamic environments and is passionate about facilitating collaboration, supporting data-driven decision-making, and improving public-sector operations.
The Junior Facilitator plays a critical role in ensuring that meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements are well-organized, productive, and outcome-driven, directly supporting transportation program success. This individual will contribute to multi-agency coordination, process improvement initiatives, and data-informed facilitation, helping clients translate discussions into actionable strategies.
This position is essential to achieving the client’s mission by ensuring that transportation-related planning efforts, coordination activities, and improvement initiatives are executed efficiently, transparently, and collaboratively.
Position Summary
The Junior Facilitator supports the design and execution of facilitation sessions, stakeholder meetings, and training activities within transportation planning and program management environments. This role requires a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive professional who can manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of quality and responsiveness.
The ideal candidate brings strong communication, analytical, and coordination skills, along with the ability to operate effectively in environments that require cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder alignment, and structured problem-solving.
This individual will:
- Support meeting facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and inter-agency coordination
- Assist in data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform decision-making
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives using structured methodologies
- Help design and execute training sessions and facilitation activities
The Junior Facilitator is expected to be:
- Self-driven and adaptable, capable of working with minimal supervision
- Analytical and solutions-oriented, able to anticipate issues and support resolution
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Collaborative, working effectively across diverse stakeholder groups
Tools & Technologies
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Microsoft Teams / Zoom (virtual facilitation)
- SharePoint (document and knowledge management)
- Power BI or Tableau (data visualization support)
- Process mapping tools (Visio, Lucidchart, or equivalent)
Day-to-Day Activities
- Facilitate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder sessions in support of transportation planning initiatives
- Prepare meeting agendas, briefing materials, and facilitation guides
- Coordinate logistics for meetings, including scheduling, materials distribution, and stakeholder communication
- Document meeting outcomes, action items, and key decisions
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to support planning and decision-making
- Support mediation and multi-stakeholder problem-solving sessions
- Assist in inter-agency coordination and communication efforts
- Develop presentations, reports, and briefing materials for leadership
- Support process improvement initiatives using process mapping and workflow analysis
- Conduct research and gather data to inform transportation planning efforts
- Assist in designing and delivering training sessions and facilitation activities
- Track action items and follow-ups to ensure accountability and progress
Job Features
| Job Category | Project Management |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Policy, Information Management, Public Administration, Behavioral Science, or related field | Strong written and verbal communication skills |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 4 years of experience in: Facilitation and meeting coordination, Strategy, consulting, or program support, Public sector or transportation-related initiatives | Demonstrated experience supporting: Stakeholder engagement and coordination, Meeting facilitation and workshop execution, Data collection and basic analysis |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience developing briefings, reports, and presentations | Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) | Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting transportation planning or infrastructure programs | Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or BPM) | Experience using data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) | Exposure to facilitation frameworks or structured problem-solving techniques | Experience supporting multi-agency or cross-functional initiatives | Professional certifications (preferred but not required): Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Certified Professional Facilitator (CPF) |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Medium Risk) clearance | U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency may be required based on client needs |