Careers

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

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

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

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

We are seeking for Training & Cohorts Director who owns design and delivery of Monthly Educational Training (in‑person/virtual/hybrid) and the Cohort Training Program(s) (12 months, 10 in‑person workshops) including curriculum design, instructors, and instruction quality.

Training & Cohorts Director Day‑to‑Day:

• Build annual training calendar; draft learning objectives, modules, and materials.
• Select instructors/SMEs from Federal, State/Local, and Corporate experts.
• Ensure cohort workshops are in person; align coaching/homework/networking requirements.
• Coordinate with Data Lead on pre/post surveys and outcomes; iterate topics monthly.

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us!

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

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

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

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

Ascension LLC is seeking a Business Analyst to support the Comptroller of Maryland’s Continuous Improvement Initiative within the Unclaimed Property and Field Enforcement Divisions. The selected professional will lead efforts to document, analyze, and optimize operational processes; develop standard operating procedures (SOPs); identify internal control gaps; and implement process improvements that drive efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Business Analyst Day-to-Day Activities:

• Document and analyze existing workflows, policies, and procedures within assigned divisions.
• Develop comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process maps.
• Lead business process reengineering initiatives to improve performance, accuracy, and compliance.
• Identify and mitigate process control gaps, offering actionable recommendations for remediation.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance or automate workflows using tools such as Excel, SharePoint, Power BI, ServiceNow, KAPS, and Revenue Premier.
• Support testing, training, and quality assurance of new or improved business processes.
• Prepare written reports, visual dashboards, and presentations summarizing project progress and outcomes.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and client expectations across two functional divisions.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather feedback and validate process improvements.

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stakeholder Engagement & Research Analyst Day-to-Day Activities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Position Summary

We're looking for an Accessibility / QA Consultant that will serve as Ascension’s lead compliance authority responsible for verifying that the redesigned RTA website meets Section 508, ADA Title VI, and WCAG 2.1 AA standards. This role combines accessibility auditing and functional testing to ensure the website is usable, inclusive, and compliant across all devices and browsers. 

Accessibility / QA Consultant Day-to-Day Activities:

• Conduct accessibility testing using automated and manual tools (axe, WAVE, NVDA).
• Validate color contrast, keyboard navigation, and screen reader compatibility.
• Perform functional QA for site navigation, forms, and dynamic data elements.
• Document compliance results and prepare a formal WCAG 2.1 AA Conformance Report.
• Provide remediation guidance and collaborate with developers on fixes.
• Conduct re-validation testing prior to site launch.

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Position Summary

We're looking for a Web / API Developer who will be responsible for the technical implementation of RTA’s new website, including CMS development, system integrations, and accessibility compliance. The Developer will build and optimize a secure, responsive website that integrates real-time transit data and supports RTA’s rider community.

This position also leads integration efforts for Swiftly, GTFS, Google Maps, and Paylocity ATS, ensuring full functionality of transit data tools and career portal access.

Web / API Developer Day-to-Day Activities:

• Develop, configure, and secure the website using WordPress or Drupal CMS.
• Integrate real-time data feeds (Swiftly API, GTFS, Google Maps) and Paylocity ATS for dynamic content and trip planning functionality.
• Build multilingual support, accessibility tools, and content feedback forms.
• Ensure site performance, load speed optimization, and CMS usability.
• Conduct code validation and assist in QA and accessibility testing.
• Support user training and provide technical documentation.

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Position Summary
We are looking for a Project Manager (Web Strategist) who will lead Ascension’s delivery of the RTA Website Redesign Services project. This role combines user experience (UX) strategy, stakeholder engagement, and project management to ensure the planning, design, and deployment of a modern, accessible, and user-centered website that aligns with RTA’s branding and public service goals.

The Project Manager also oversees government documentation and compliance, ensuring all deliverables, insurance requirements, and ADA conformance reports meet state and local procurement standards.

Project Manager (Web Strategist) Day-to-Day Activities:

• Lead project planning, stakeholder discovery, and definition of goals and success metrics.
• Develop and manage the project roadmap, milestones, and progress reporting.
• Translate functional requirements into content structures and information architecture.
• Oversee design reviews, user experience, and accessibility alignment.
• Coordinate workstreams between design, development, and QA.
• Oversee government documentation, ADA conformance attestations, and procurement deliverable submissions to ensure full RTA and Ascension contract compliance.
• Deliver two (2) hands-on staff training sessions and user documentation.

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

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

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

IT Systems Administrator Day-to-Day Activities:

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

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Position Summary

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

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

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

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

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

Database Administrator Day-to-Day Activities:

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

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Position Summary

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

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

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

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

Task Order Project Manager Day-to-Day Activities:

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

Protect our Homeland, Ascend with Us!

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

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

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

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

Ascension LLC is hiring a Senior Budget Analyst to provide financial management and analytical support to FPS Region 9 in San Diego, CA. The analyst will support accounting, reconciliation, budget forecasting, and financial reporting activities that enable FPS to achieve operational and fiscal objectives across law enforcement and infrastructure protection programs.

Senior Budget Analyst Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Analyze and track expenditures and revenues within FFMS, ensuring proper coding, documentation, and reconciliation.
• Support development of spend plans, budget justifications, and funding analyses.
• Process and verify invoices, ensure sufficient obligations for payments, and generate FFMS receiving tickets.
• Prepare and maintain FM151 vendor payment reconciliation spreadsheets.
• Track and reconcile Security Work Authorizations (SWAs) and guard contract expenditures.
• Conduct budget analysis across funding sources and prepare monthly and quarterly financial summaries.
• Develop charts, graphs, and dashboards using Excel and Access to present financial data.
• Maintain documentation for audits and reviews, ensuring compliance with DHS financial management procedures.
• Support special projects as identified by FPS financial management leadership.
• Coordinate with regional budget staff and CORs to resolve funding discrepancies and ensure audit readiness.