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Ascension LLC is seeking a mission-driven Program Manager to lead business management and strategic coordination efforts supporting the Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD) within the Defense Health Agency.
This role is critical to ensuring the successful execution of strategic communications, blood program analytics, business transformation initiatives, and executive-level program reporting that directly supports military medical readiness.
The ideal candidate is an experienced federal program leader who understands how to navigate DoD environments, manage interrelated technical tasks, and engage senior military and civilian stakeholders. This individual thrives in structured yet evolving environments and can translate strategic objectives into measurable operational outcomes.
This role is suited for professionals with strong DoD familiarity, strategic planning capability, and demonstrated experience organizing complex deliverables across multi-disciplinary teams.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Program Manager provides leadership and oversight for all contract activities in direct support of the Defense Health Agency, Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD) located at DHA Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia.
The Armed Services Blood Program Division is responsible for ensuring the availability, safety, and strategic management of blood products in support of military medical readiness. This position supports ASBPD’s business management functions, including strategic communications, operational data analysis, program performance monitoring, records management, stakeholder coordination, and business transformation initiatives.
The Program Manager serves as Ascension’s primary interface with ASBPD leadership and senior DHA stakeholders. The role ensures that all technical deliverables, reporting products, strategic planning efforts, and performance improvement initiatives are aligned with ASBPD mission objectives and DHA governance requirements.
This position requires an experienced leader who understands the operational environment of the Defense Health Agency and can coordinate complex, interrelated project tasks involving communications, analytics, process improvement, and executive reporting. The Program Manager guides the development of mission-aligned operational plans, establishes measurable outcomes, supports capital planning prioritization, and ensures that ASBPD initiatives advance strategic military health readiness objectives.
The ideal candidate brings prior experience supporting DoD military or civilian customers and demonstrates the ability to engage senior-level leadership, manage contractor personnel, review technical deliverables, and ensure consistent execution of program requirements in a regulated federal environment.
Day-to-Day / Recurring Responsibilities
• Lead and manage all contract activities in alignment with the PWS
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and milestone trackers
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings with DHA leadership and stakeholders
• Review and approve technical deliverables prior to submission
• Provide strategic guidance on operational planning and measurable outcomes
• Develop executive-level briefings and reports
• Align performance metrics to DHA strategic goals
• Oversee task execution and ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Manage communication across government and contractor personnel
• Monitor risk and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure documentation is compliant with DHA records management requirements
• Support capital outlay planning prioritization discussions
Job Features
| Job Category | Project Management |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field | PMP, DAWIA or FAC-COR familiarity, ITIL or Agile certifications |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum three (3) years of program management experience supporting DoD military and/or civilian customers | Demonstrated ability to manage complex, interrelated project tasks | Strong executive-level communication skills |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience facilitating cross-functional stakeholder coordination | Experience developing mission statements and operational plans | Ability to define measurable outcomes aligned to strategic goals | Strong organizational and planning capabilities | Experience reviewing and approving technical deliverables |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting Defense Health Agency or military medical programs | Experience with blood program logistics, clinical programs, or healthcare operations | Experience developing ROI methodologies and performance dashboards | Familiarity with NARA records management compliance| Experience supporting firm-fixed-price federal contracts | Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and PowerPoint | Experience briefing Flag-level or SES-level leadership |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Public Trust or equivalent clearance | U.S. Citizenship required | No current facility clearance required |
Ascension LLC is seeking a Strategic Planning & Customer Experience Support Specialist to support the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) in executing a phased strategic planning engagement focused on defining and advancing MVA’s shared organizational vision and premier customer experience strategy.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, analytically strong, and highly organized consultant who thrives in structured yet dynamic environments and can support executive-level facilitation efforts with precision and professionalism.
While the Lead Facilitator drives strategic direction and the Strategic Planning Analyst synthesizes enterprise insights, this role ensures:
• Operational coordination
• Structured documentation
• Deliverable quality control
• Executive-ready presentation materials
• Research support tied to customer experience strategy
The selected candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that MVA’s Executive Leadership and Management alignment sessions result in clear, professional, and actionable strategic deliverables.
Position Summary
The Strategic Planning & Customer Experience Support Specialist will directly support the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) in executing a phased strategic planning engagement designed to establish a shared organizational vision and define a Premier Customer Experience framework for both internal and external stakeholders.
This role will support MDOT MVA Executive Leadership and Management alignment sessions and assist in the development of required deliverables, including:
• Facilitation Plan and Draft Meeting Agendas
• Executive Leadership Vision Summary
• Leadership and Management Alignment Summary
• Draft and Final Strategic Roadmap
• Final Presentation Materials
• Optional Strategic Customer Service Training Recommendations.
The RFP does not specify a particular program office within MVA; therefore, this role will support agency-level leadership and cross-functional stakeholders as designated by the MVA Procurement Officer and Executive Leadership.
The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all documentation, summaries, and presentation materials prepared for MDOT MVA are structured, professional, executive-ready, and aligned with the agency’s mission, operational environment, and customer service goals.
This position requires a disciplined, detail-oriented consultant who can support high-visibility executive engagements while maintaining rigorous document control, coordination, and research support throughout the engagement lifecycle.
Day-to-Day Activities
• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and meeting materials for executive and management sessions
• Develop and format facilitation plans and draft meeting agendas
• Capture structured notes during leadership and management sessions
• Synthesize raw discussion notes into professional executive summaries
• Maintain document version control and centralized file management
• Format and refine Strategic Roadmap deliverables
• Develop PowerPoint briefings and presentation materials for Executive Leadership
• Support research related to customer experience strategy and training approaches (if Optional Task is activated)
• Track action items, risks, and follow-up requirements
• Ensure all documents are professionally formatted and executive-ready
• Support quality assurance reviews prior to submission of deliverables
Job Features
| Job Category | Project Management, Strategic Advisory |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development, Communications, or related field | Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 4 years of professional experience in strategic planning support, program support, consulting, or executive-level documentation support | Demonstrated experience preparing executive summaries, reports, and presentation materials |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience supporting facilitated workshops, strategic planning sessions, or stakeholder engagements | Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) | Strong written and verbal communication skills |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting Maryland State agencies or transportation/public service organizations | Familiarity with customer experience strategy development | Experience with roadmap development or enterprise planning documentation | Experience with change management documentation support | Certification in Strategic Planning (SPP, SMP) or related credential (preferred but not required) | Experience supporting government clients |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to pass Maryland State background screening requirements | No federal clearance required | Must be authorized to work in the United States |
Ascension LLC is seeking a Strategic Planning Analyst / Senior Consultant to support a high-visibility executive strategic planning engagement for the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA).
This role is essential to the success of the engagement. While the Lead Facilitator drives executive sessions, this individual ensures that the substance of those discussions is captured, synthesized, structured, and translated into a clear, actionable Strategic Roadmap.
We are seeking a detail-oriented strategic thinker who:
- Understands how to extract themes from complex leadership discussions
- Can synthesize multi-session inputs into coherent executive narratives
- Is experienced in roadmap development, KPI alignment, and initiative sequencing
- Demonstrates strong analytical rigor and structured thinking
- Is comfortable working directly with senior executives
This role directly supports:
- Executive leadership visioning sessions
- Management alignment workshops
- Strategic roadmap development
- Final presentation materials to agency leadership
If you are someone who thrives at the intersection of facilitation, analysis, documentation, and strategic planning, this role is for you.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Strategic Planning Analyst / Senior Consultant will support the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), an Administration within the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), in executing a phased strategic planning engagement as defined in the Solicitation.
The MVA is responsible for delivering motor vehicle-related services to residents and businesses across the State of Maryland and is seeking professional facilitation services to guide executive leadership and management through vision setting, organizational alignment, and development of a Strategic Roadmap to enhance customer experience for both internal and external customers.
The requirements document does not identify a specific sub-program office beyond the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). Therefore, this role will directly support MVA Executive Leadership and MVA Management teams.
In this capacity, the Strategic Planning Analyst / Senior Consultant will:
- Support executive leadership visioning sessions
- Document and synthesize cross-functional leadership input
- Extract strategic themes and organizational priorities
- Translate qualitative discussions into structured, actionable roadmap elements
- Develop draft and final Strategic Roadmap documentation
- Align strategic priorities with MVA’s mission, operational environment, and customer experience goals.
This role is critical to ensuring that executive dialogue is converted into measurable, sequenced initiatives with defined short-, medium-, and long-term focus areas.
The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated experience supporting public-sector strategic planning engagements, possess strong analytical and synthesis capabilities, and be comfortable operating in executive-facing environments where clarity, discretion, and structured thinking are essential.
Day-to-Day / Engagement Activities
- Document executive leadership visioning sessions in structured format
- Extract key themes, priorities, and guiding principles from discussions
- Conduct thematic and strategic alignment analysis
- Draft Executive Vision Summary documents
- Draft Management Input Consolidation Reports
- Develop short-, medium-, and long-term initiative sequencing models
- Align roadmap priorities to MVA mission and operational environment
- Support development of success measures and performance indicators
- Create executive-ready PowerPoint presentations
- Prepare meeting summaries, briefing notes, and facilitation materials
- Support final presentation and wrap-up session documentation
- Assist in drafting optional customer service training recommendation framework if activated.
Job Features
| Job Category | Project Management, Strategic Advisory |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, Public Policy, or related field |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 3 years’ experience facilitating or supporting strategic or organizational planning sessions | Strong facilitation documentation and synthesis skills |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Demonstrated experience developing strategic roadmaps or planning documents | Experience drafting executive-level reports and presentations | Strong analytical and communication skills | Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting Maryland state agencies or public sector clients | Experience in customer experience (CX) strategy development | Knowledge of performance measurement frameworks and KPI development | Experience with change management principles | Association for Strategic Planning Certification (SPP or SMP), or equivalent (preferred per RFP) | PMP, Agile, or similar project management certifications | Experience supporting executive leadership workshops |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Must be eligible to work on-site at Maryland MVA Headquarters | No federal clearance required | Must be able to pass standard background screening if required by the State |
Ascension is seeking a senior-level strategic facilitation expert to serve as the Lead Strategic Planning Facilitator supporting the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration’s executive strategic planning engagement.
This individual will lead high-visibility executive leadership sessions focused on:
- Vision-setting and future-state alignment
- Defining “Premier Customer Experience” (internal and external)
- Strategic prioritization
- Roadmap development (short-, mid-, and long-term)
- Executive-level synthesis and presentation
This role is critical to the success of the engagement. The Lead Facilitator will directly engage Executive Leadership and Management to drive alignment, clarify strategic direction, and translate discussions into an actionable Strategic Roadmap.
The ideal candidate is:
- Executive-facing and comfortable guiding C-suite discussions
- Structured in facilitation methodology
- Analytical and capable of synthesizing complex inputs
- Decisive yet diplomatic
- Skilled at building consensus in ambiguous environments
Position Summary
The Lead Strategic Planning Facilitator will support the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) in executing a phased strategic planning engagement.
This role will directly support MVA Executive Leadership in establishing a shared organizational vision, defining the agency’s future-state strategic direction, and developing an actionable Strategic Roadmap to guide short-, mid-, and long-term priorities across the Administration.
The engagement will be coordinated through designated MVA Executive Leadership representatives. A specific program office is not identified within the solicitation; therefore, this role will operate at the enterprise leadership level within the MVA.
The Lead Strategic Planning Facilitator will:
- Design and execute structured executive visioning sessions
- Facilitate alignment discussions between Executive Leadership and MVA Management
- Synthesize qualitative and quantitative inputs into strategic themes
- Develop a comprehensive Strategic Roadmap aligned with MVA’s mission and customer experience objectives
- Present findings and recommendations to MVA Executive Leadership
- Provide optional customer service training recommendations if exercised
This role requires executive presence, structured facilitation methodology, and the ability to translate complex strategic dialogue into measurable, actionable initiatives suitable for a statewide public service agency.
Day-to-Day / Engagement Activities
The Lead Strategic Planning Facilitator will:
- Conduct kickoff meeting to confirm objectives, scope, and stakeholders
- Review background materials and prior planning artifacts
- Develop structured facilitation plan and meeting agendas
- Facilitate Executive Leadership Visioning Session
- Guide discussions on shared organizational vision and customer experience definition
- Lead alignment sessions with Executive Leadership and Management
- Identify strategic priorities, enablers, risks, and readiness gaps
- Analyze session outputs and synthesize themes
- Develop a structured Strategic Roadmap document
- Define short-, mid-, and long-term priorities
- Recommend measurable success indicators and focus areas
- Prepare executive-ready briefing materials
- Present draft and final roadmap to leadership
- Incorporate leadership feedback into final deliverables
- Provide training recommendations if Optional Task is exercised
Job Features
| Job Category | Project Management, Strategic Advisory |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field | Demonstrated experience leading executive-level facilitation sessions | Experience synthesizing strategic discussions into actionable roadmaps | Strong written and verbal executive communication skills | Certifications (Preferred but Strongly Desired); Association for Strategic Planning Certification such as; Strategic Planning Professional (SPP), or Strategic Management Professional (SMP), or Equivalent strategic planning certification |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 3+ years of experience facilitating strategic or organizational planning sessions (RFP Minimum Qualification) |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Prior experience supporting state or federal government agencies | Experience facilitating customer experience strategy development | Experience aligning strategic plans to performance metrics/KPIs | PMP, Agile, or change management certification | Experience working within transportation, public services, or regulatory agencies | Experience developing training strategy recommendations |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to pass Maryland state background screening | No clearance required | Must be eligible to work in the United States |
Ascension LLC is seeking a technically strong, security-minded DevOps Support Engineer to support the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) Corporate Website Re-Design initiative.
This role is critical to ensuring that WSSC’s new public-facing website is:
- Secure and resilient
- Performance-optimized
- Environmentally stable across development, staging, and production
- Compliant with public-sector security expectations
- Scalable and maintainable post-launch
WSSC Water’s website is a high-visibility, mission-critical platform serving more than 1.9 million customers across Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties DUE 2026.02.04_RFP89585_SUBK_WS…. The DevOps Support Engineer will ensure the CMS platform, hosting infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and security controls support uninterrupted service delivery.
The ideal candidate is:
- A disciplined infrastructure and release management professional
- Experienced in CMS-driven environments (WordPress, Drupal, or similar)
- Comfortable working in regulated or public-sector environments
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation and change control discipline
- Skilled at balancing security, performance, and operational continuity
This role is well-suited for professionals who thrive in structured delivery environments and understand the operational risks of public-facing government websites.
Position Summary
The DevOps Support Engineer will directly support the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) in the execution of Solicitation No. 89585 – Corporate Website Re-Design. This role is dedicated to ensuring that WSSC Water’s public-facing corporate website is deployed, maintained, and operated within a secure, stable, and performance-optimized infrastructure environment.
In support of WSSC Water’s Corporate Website Re-Design initiative, the DevOps Support Engineer will be responsible for establishing and maintaining properly segregated development, staging, and production environments; implementing structured CI/CD deployment pipelines; enforcing configuration governance; and ensuring compliance with security, accessibility, and operational requirements appropriate for a public utility serving more than 1.9 million customers.
The DevOps Support Engineer will work in coordination with the WSSC Water project stakeholders, Ascension’s Project Manager, Lead Developer, and Security personnel to ensure that the website infrastructure supports reliable public access, rapid emergency communications, controlled release cycles, and long-term maintainability. This role is essential to minimizing operational risk during launch and sustaining performance and security throughout the lifecycle of the WSSC Water corporate website.
Key Responsibilities and Day-to-Day Activities
- Configure and manage development, staging, and production environments
- Implement CI/CD pipelines to support structured code deployment
- Establish and maintain secure hosting configurations (cloud or managed hosting platforms)
- Configure SSL certificates, firewalls, CDN, and caching layers
- Implement automated backups and disaster recovery processes
- Monitor uptime, performance, and system health using approved monitoring tools
- Optimize performance through caching, image compression, and resource management
- Support CMS updates, patching, and plugin/module lifecycle management
- Perform vulnerability scanning and remediate identified risks
- Coordinate release schedules with development and project management teams
- Document deployment procedures, rollback plans, and configuration baselines
- Support incident response during production issues
- Ensure compliance with security best practices and public-sector standards
- Maintain version control governance using Git-based repositories
- Conduct pre-release validation and post-release verification
Job Features
| Job Category | Technology & Digital Solutions |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field | Relevant certifications (AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Azure Administrator, Security+, etc.) |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 5+ years of DevOps or Infrastructure Engineering experience | Strong understanding of website security best practices | Experience with performance monitoring and logging tools | Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery planning | Experience using Git-based version control | Strong documentation and change control discipline |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience supporting CMS-driven websites (WordPress, Drupal, or similar) | Experience with cloud hosting platforms (AWS, Azure, or comparable environments) | Experience configuring CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.) | Experience implementing SSL, CDN, firewall, and caching configurations |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting public-sector or municipal websites | Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 AA compliance support in infrastructure environments | Experience implementing Web Application Firewalls (WAF) | Familiarity with containerization (Docker) | Knowledge of SEO performance optimization strategies | Experience supporting high-traffic public information portals |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Must be eligible to work in the United States | Ability to pass background screening consistent with municipal client requirements | No clearance required; Public Trust–level suitability may be required |
Ascension LLC is seeking a highly experienced Accessibility Specialist to support the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) Corporate Website Re-Design initiative.
WSSC Water provides mission-critical public utility services to 1.9M+ customers across Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. Their corporate website serves as a high-visibility, public-facing digital platform used by residents, businesses, contractors, and employees for emergency alerts, service requests, billing, public notices, construction maps, and water quality information WSSC Water Homepage Mockup.
This role is essential to ensuring that the redesigned website meets and sustains:
- WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
- Section 508 standards
- ADA accessibility requirements
- Usability for aging populations and assistive technology users
- Accessibility validation during development, migration, and post-launch testing
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accessibility expert who combines technical rigor with practical user empathy. This individual understands how to embed accessibility into UX design, CMS configuration, front-end development, content migration, and QA—not as an afterthought, but as a foundational principle.
This role is critical to ensuring that WSSC’s emergency communications, public alerts, and essential services remain accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Accessibility Specialist supports the WSSC Water Corporate Website Re-Design by ensuring that accessibility compliance is built into:
- Design systems
- Page templates
- CMS components
- Content migration processes
- Interactive maps and dashboards
- Third-party integrations
- Testing and final acceptance validation
This role supports SOW J – Testing of Final Website and Tab 4.A.7.
The Accessibility Specialist is expected to:
- Anticipate accessibility risks early in the design and development lifecycle
- Conduct both automated and manual accessibility testing
- Provide remediation guidance to developers
- Validate accessible patterns in navigation, emergency alerts, interactive maps, and dashboards
- Ensure color contrast, semantic structure, keyboard operability, and ARIA implementation are compliant
- Produce formal accessibility validation documentation
This individual will help protect WSSC Water from legal exposure, improve customer trust, and ensure equitable digital access to essential public services.
Day-to-Day / Project-Based Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive WCAG 2.1 AA audits of templates and components
- Validate semantic HTML structure and ARIA roles
- Test keyboard-only navigation across all pages and workflows
- Perform screen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
- Review emergency alert banners for contrast and priority visibility
- Validate focus states and interactive elements
- Review CMS authoring environment for accessible content creation
- Test interactive construction maps and dashboards for compliance
- Perform automated scans using axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, and similar tools
- Provide remediation guidance to front-end and CMS developers
- Review PDFs and documents for accessibility compliance
- Participate in sprint reviews and UAT validation sessions
- Produce Accessibility Compliance Reports for milestone approvals
- Support final accessibility validation before go-live
- Assist in post-launch accessibility monitoring strategy
Job Features
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, UX, Computer Science, or related field | Experience validating responsive/mobile accessibility | Strong documentation and reporting skills | Preferred Certifications; IAAP CPACC, WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist), Trusted Tester Certification |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 5+ years of professional experience in web accessibility | Demonstrated experience applying WCAG 2.1 AA standards | Experience with Section 508 compliance validation |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Proficiency with accessibility testing tools (axe, WAVE, Lighthouse) | Experience performing manual accessibility testing | Hands-on screen reader testing experience (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver) | Knowledge of ARIA roles and semantic HTML | Experience working with CMS platforms (WordPress or Drupal preferred) |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting public-sector or utility websites | Experience validating accessibility for emergency communication systems | Familiarity with interactive GIS or map-based interface | Experience auditing third-party integrations | Experience supporting content migration accessibility validation | Experience training content authors on accessible publishing | Knowledge of DOJ accessibility enforcement trends |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Must be eligible to work on-site or hybrid in Laurel, MD | Ability to pass background screening if required | No clearance required |
Ascension LLC is seeking a meticulous, process-driven, and accessibility-aware Quality Assurance (QA) Support Specialist to support the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) Corporate Website Re-Design initiative.
This role is critical to ensuring that WSSC’s public-facing, mission-critical website functions reliably, securely, and accessibly for more than 1.9 million customers across Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. The QA Support Specialist will validate CMS functionality, content migration accuracy, accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA), performance benchmarks, integrations, and user experience consistency before production deployment.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytically rigorous, and comfortable working in structured public-sector environments where compliance, documentation, and traceability matter. This individual must bring experience testing CMS-driven websites (Drupal, WordPress, or similar), validating accessibility standards, documenting defects clearly, and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
This position is well-suited for professionals who:
- Understand the risks of launching public-sector digital platforms without thorough QA
- Appreciate the importance of accessibility and ADA compliance
- Thrive in environments that require precision, documentation, and accountability
- Can anticipate defects before they reach production
Summary of the Contractor Role
The QA Support Specialist supports end-to-end testing activities for WSSC’s corporate website redesign effort. This includes validating:
- CMS configuration and administrative usability
- Content migration completeness and formatting accuracy
- Accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA / Section 508)
- Cross-browser and cross-device responsiveness
- Search functionality
- Third-party integrations
- Security and performance benchmarks
- Scheduled publishing and metadata controls
The QA Support Specialist works under the direction of the Project Manager and in coordination with the CMS Developer, UX Designer, and Content Migration Specialist to ensure all deliverables meet contractual requirements prior to stakeholder approval and final launch.
This role directly supports SOW J – Testing of Final Website and related compliance-driven scope elements.
Day-to-Day / Expected Activities
The QA Support Specialist will:
- Develop comprehensive test plans aligned to SOW requirements
- Create detailed test cases covering CMS functionality, workflows, and permissions
- Execute functional testing across staging and development environments
- Validate content migration accuracy (formatting, links, images, metadata, taxonomy)
- Perform cross-browser and cross-device testing (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox, mobile/tablet)
- Conduct accessibility testing using automated and manual tools (axe, WAVE, NVDA, JAWS)
- Validate keyboard navigation, focus states, ARIA roles, and semantic structure
- Document defects with clear replication steps, severity classification, and screenshots
- Track issues in Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar ticketing systems
- Retest resolved defects and validate fixes
- Support formal User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sessions
- Verify sitemap generation and SEO configuration
- Validate page performance metrics (load times, Lighthouse scores)
- Confirm redirect logic and URL integrity
- Test scheduled publishing and content expiration workflows
- Participate in release readiness reviews and launch checklists
- Produce QA summary reports for stakeholder review
Job Features
| Job Category | IT, Technology & Digital Solutions |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Digital Media, or related field (or equivalent experience) | Demonstrated experience conducting accessibility testing aligned with WCAG 2.1 AA | Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate into executable test cases | Strong written documentation skills |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 5+ years of experience performing QA testing for CMS-based websites |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience testing WordPress, Drupal, or enterprise CMS platforms | Strong understanding of web standards (HTML, CSS, browser rendering behavior) | Experience with defect tracking tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Bugzilla, etc.) | Experience supporting structured UAT processes |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting public-sector or regulated utility environments | Familiarity with Section 508 compliance standards | Experience validating SEO configuration and sitemap logic | Experience testing role-based CMS permissions and administrative workflows | Experience validating performance optimization configurations | ISTQB Certification (preferred) | Experience testing large-scale content migration initiatives | Experience working within structured release management governance |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to pass background screening requirements associated with WSSC support | Public Trust eligibility preferred | Must be authorized to work in the United States |
Ascension LLC is seeking a highly skilled Front-End Developer to support the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) Corporate Website Re-Design initiative.
This is a mission-impact role supporting a high-visibility public utility website serving approximately 1.9 million customers. The redesigned platform must meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards, integrate interactive mapping tools, support emergency communications, and provide intuitive, mobile-first experiences for diverse audiences including residents, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
The ideal candidate is:
- A disciplined and standards-driven front-end engineer
- Experienced in public-facing, content-heavy CMS environments
- Fluent in accessibility best practices and responsive design
- Comfortable working within structured governance and approval environments
- Detail-oriented and committed to performance optimization
This role is critical to ensuring that WSSC’s public website is fast, accessible, intuitive, and sustainable over the long term.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Front-End Developer will be responsible for implementing responsive, accessible, and performance-optimized user interfaces aligned to approved UX/UI mockups and CMS architecture.
This role supports:
- Template development (Home, Secondary, Tertiary layouts)
- Accessibility implementation (WCAG 2.1 AA compliance)
- Interactive map integration and dashboard components
- Emergency alert display patterns
- CMS-integrated front-end theming
- Cross-browser/device compatibility
- UI performance optimization
The role requires both technical depth and public-sector delivery discipline.
Day-to-Day Activities
- Develop responsive front-end templates using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks
- Translate Figma/mockup designs into pixel-perfect, standards-compliant code
- Implement WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility features including keyboard navigation, focus states, ARIA labels, and semantic structure
- Optimize page performance including image compression, lazy loading, and code minification
- Integrate front-end components into CMS environment (WordPress or equivalent COTS platform)
- Implement accessible navigation systems including collapsible mobile menus and mega-navigation
- Support emergency alert banner implementation with high-visibility contrast compliance
- Test across modern browsers (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox) and mobile devices
- Collaborate with QA to remediate accessibility and usability findings
- Support staging-to-production deployment cycles
- Document front-end component standards for long-term maintainability
Job Features
| Job Category | Technology & Digital Solutions |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience) | Demonstrated experience developing public-facing websites |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 5+ years of professional front-end development experience | Experience with responsive/mobile-first design | Experience with Git version control |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Strong proficiency in; HTML5, CSS3 (including Flexbox/Grid, JavaScript (ES6+) | Experience with CMS theming (WordPress, Drupal, or similar COTS platform) | Experience implementing WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards | Familiarity with performance optimization tools (Lighthouse, PageSpeed Insights) | Ability to work within structured approval workflows |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting government, municipal, or public utility websites | Experience with interactive map integration (GIS or similar) | Experience implementing accessibility testing tools (Axe, WAVE, NVDA, JAWS) | Familiarity with SEO best practices | Experience working in Agile or hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments | Knowledge of Section 508 compliance | Experience collaborating with design systems and component libraries |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | No clearance required | Must be authorized to work in the United States | Ability to comply with client security policies and data handling procedures |
Ascension LLC is seeking a detail-oriented, technically proficient, and process-driven Content Migration Specialist to support a large-scale corporate website redesign initiative for a major public utility client.
This role is mission-critical to the success of the website relaunch. The selected candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, transforming, validating, and migrating hundreds of pages of structured and unstructured content from the legacy WSSC website into a modern Drupal-based CMS platform.
The ideal candidate understands that content migration is not copy-and-paste work. It requires:
- Strategic content inventory and audit
- Metadata normalization and tagging
- Accessibility remediation (WCAG 2.1 AA / Section 508)
- URL mapping and redirect planning
- Structured data alignment to new templates
- Coordination with UX, development, and content owners
- Rigorous QA and validation prior to go-live
This role is best suited for professionals who thrive in structured environments, are comfortable working with spreadsheets and CMS backends, and possess the discipline to manage high-volume content transitions without introducing errors.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Content Migration Specialist will directly support WSSC Water under Solicitation No. 89585 for the Corporate Website Re-Design initiative. This effort supports WSSC Water’s public-facing digital modernization program and is aligned with the agency’s Communications and Customer Engagement functions responsible for delivering accurate, accessible, and timely information to more than 1.9 million customers across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
WSSC Water’s website serves as a mission-critical public service platform providing emergency water main alerts, construction updates, billing and service management tools, water quality reporting, public meeting information, and regulatory transparency resources. The migration of this content is not administrative in nature. It is operationally significant and directly impacts public trust, service continuity, and regulatory compliance.
The Content Migration Specialist will lead the structured transition of 300+ pages of legacy website content into WSSC Water’s new Drupal-based CMS environment. This includes conducting a full content inventory and audit, identifying redundant or outdated content, mapping legacy URLs to the new information architecture, applying structured taxonomy and metadata, ensuring WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 accessibility compliance, and supporting redirect planning to preserve SEO integrity.
The Specialist will work closely with WSSC Water’s project stakeholders, including Communications, Customer Service, Operations content owners, and the IT modernization team, to validate content accuracy and ensure that all migrated materials align with approved templates, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.
This role requires a disciplined professional who understands that content migration within a public utility environment must be:
- Accurate and auditable
- Accessibility compliant
- Operationally reliable
- Structured for long-term maintainability
- Aligned with public information and transparency standards
The Content Migration Specialist is expected to bring both technical CMS proficiency and structured content governance expertise to ensure that WSSC Water’s redesigned website launches with complete, accurate, accessible, and properly categorized information that supports customers during both routine service interactions and emergency conditions.
Day-to-Day / Ongoing Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed content audits of existing website pages
- Develop and maintain master content migration tracker (Excel or Smartsheet)
- Map legacy URLs to new site structure and navigation
- Identify ROT content and recommend archival or removal
- Normalize headings, formatting, and content hierarchy
- Apply structured metadata and taxonomy in Drupal CMS
- Coordinate with accessibility specialists to remediate non-compliant content
- Reformat tables, PDFs, and embedded media for accessibility
- Validate links, forms, and embedded components post-migration
- Support development of 301 redirect maps
- Test migrated pages across devices and browsers
- Perform structured QA prior to staging and production deployment
- Support stakeholder review cycles and incorporate feedback
- Maintain version control and documentation of migration decisions
- Assist with content freeze planning and cutover strategy
- Collaborate with SEO and analytics teams to ensure continuity
Job Features
| Job Category | Technology & Digital Solutions |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Information Management, Digital Media, IT, or related field | Experience conducting content audits and inventory documentation |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 5+ years of experience in website content migration, CMS implementation, or digital platform transitions | Ability to manage high-volume tasks with strong attention to detail |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience with Drupal (preferred) or other enterprise CMS platforms | Experience with Drupal (preferred) or other enterprise CMS platforms | Familiarity with HTML fundamentals and structured content formatting |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Drupal content administration experience | Experience migrating public-sector or utility websites | Familiarity with SEO best practices and analytics continuity | Experience with digital asset management systems | Experience with accessibility remediation tools | Knowledge of metadata taxonomy design | Experience with bulk import/export tools or migration utilities | Certification in Digital Accessibility (IAAP or equivalent | Experience supporting government or regulated environments |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Must be eligible to work in the United States | Ability to pass background investigation as required by client | No clearance required; however, must adhere to client security protocols |
Ascension LLC is seeking an experienced Federal Contract Specialist with a skill set substantially similar to a GS-12, 1102 series professional, to support the 18th Contracting Squadron (18 CONS) in executing the full spectrum of acquisition lifecycle support services.
This role is mission-critical to supporting U.S. Air Force operations by enabling timely procurement of supplies, services, and construction. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented acquisition professional who thrives in a structured regulatory environment, understands Air Force acquisition policy, and can independently manage multiple contract actions from market research through closeout.
This position is best suited for acquisition professionals who:
- Possess strong FAR expertise
- Have executed pre-award and post-award federal contract actions
- Can operate independently in a remote environment
- Are comfortable supporting high operational tempo organizations
- Understand the difference between support and inherently governmental functions
Summary of the Contractor Role
This position provides direct acquisition lifecycle support to the United States Air Force (USAF), 18th Wing, 18th Contracting Squadron (18 CONS) located in Okinawa, Japan.
The 18th Contracting Squadron is responsible for executing a broad range of acquisition services that enable the 18th Wing to accomplish its operational mission. This role exists specifically to support the growing acquisition workload within 18 CONS, ensuring timely and compliant procurement of supplies, services, and construction requirements in accordance with Air Force acquisition policies, executive orders, organizational-level work instructions, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
This is a non-personal services position. The Contract Specialist will provide professional acquisition support substantially equivalent to a GS-12, 1102 skill set, while strictly avoiding inherently governmental functions such as obligating funds or executing contractual documents.
The specialist will support 18 CONS across the full acquisition lifecycle, including:
- Market research and acquisition planning
- Solicitation development (RFQs, RFPs, IFBs)
- Cost and price analysis
- Source selection documentation
- Contract award package preparation
- Post-award administration support
- Modifications and invoice review
- Contract closeout procedures
The ideal candidate understands the operational tempo of a forward-deployed Air Force installation and can operate independently in a remote environment aligned to Japan Standard Time while maintaining strict regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
Job Features
| Job Category | Acquisition & Contract Management, Federal Contracting |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution | Strong written and oral communication skills | Experience performing cost/price analysis |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum of four (4) years of federal contracting experience | Demonstrated experience equivalent to GS-12 1102 skill level |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Thorough working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and applicable supplements | Experience supporting pre-award and post-award acquisition functions | Experience drafting acquisition documentation (PWS/SOW, Acquisition Plans, Justifications, etc.) |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | FAC-C Level II or III | DAWIA Certification (Level II or III) | Experience supporting Department of Defense or Air Force acquisition offices | Experience working in high-volume contracting environments | Experience supporting contract closeouts and CPARS documentation | Experience using acquisition systems such as PRISM, SPS, CON-IT, or equivalent | PMP or acquisition-related professional certifications | Experience supporting contingency or overseas acquisition offices |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Must be able to pass required background investigation | Must comply with all DoD and USAF security protocols |
Ascension LLC is seeking a senior-level acquisition leader to serve as the Contractor Program Manager supporting the United States Air Force, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), 18th Contracting Squadron.
This role is critical to the success of the contract. The selected candidate will provide executive-level oversight and management of acquisition support personnel performing functions substantially similar to a GS-12, 1102 Contract Specialist.
We are seeking a disciplined, mission-focused acquisition professional who:
- Understands the operational tempo of a high-volume Air Force contracting squadron
- Can manage distributed acquisition professionals working remotely
- Has the confidence and technical expertise to interface directly with Contracting Officers (COs) and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs)
- Possesses strong FAR-based acquisition lifecycle expertise
- Demonstrates leadership, accountability, and quality control discipline
This individual will ensure all acquisition support services are delivered in accordance with the PWS, Air Force acquisition policies, FAR, supplements, and local guidance.
Position Summary
The Contractor Program Manager will support the Department of the Air Force, United States Air Force, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), 18th Wing, 18th Contracting Squadron (18 CONS) located at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan.
This position directly supports the 18th Contracting Squadron, which provides acquisition services enabling the 18th Wing to execute its operational mission. The Program Manager will serve as Ascension’s senior acquisition lead responsible for managing contractor-provided acquisition support services to 18 CONS.
The Contractor Program Manager will coordinate directly with:
- The 18 CONS Contracting Officer (CO)
- The 18 CONS Contracting Officer Representative (COR)
- Government acquisition personnel within the 18th Contracting Squadron
The role ensures full contract performance in support of 18 CONS procurement operations, including acquisition planning, solicitation development, source selection support, contract administration, modifications, invoice review, and closeout activities, in strict accordance with Air Force acquisition policies, FAR, supplements, and local contracting guidance.
This position requires leadership over contractor Contract Specialists performing work substantially similar to GS-12 1102 acquisition professionals, ensuring compliance, timeliness, and quality across the full acquisition lifecycle.
The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated experience supporting Air Force or DoD contracting squadrons and possess the operational maturity required to support an overseas Major Command environment operating on Japan Standard Time.
Job Features
| Job Category | Acquisition & Contract Management, Project Management |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution | Demonstrated experience supporting DoD or Air Force acquisition operations | Experience managing acquisition teams or serving in a supervisory/lead role | Strong written and verbal communication skills | Ability to operate within Japan Standard Time core hours |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 8 years federal acquisition experience | At least 4 years experience equivalent to GS-12 1102 Contract Specialist level |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Extensive working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, AFFARS, Source selection procedures, Cost/price analysis, and Contract administration and modifications. |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | FAC-C (Professional) or DAWIA Level III Certification | Experience supporting Air Force Contracting Squadrons | Experience in high-volume operational contracting environments | Experience managing remote or distributed acquisition teams | PMP Certification |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | No clearance requirement specified in the PWS. Contractor personnel must comply with applicable DoD and Air Force information handling policies. |
Ascension LLC is seeking a highly skilled Exercise Planner / Facilitator to support a federal emergency preparedness and resilience program office responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing discussion-based and operations-based exercises in alignment with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).
This role is critical to ensuring the client’s preparedness objectives are translated into actionable, well-structured exercises that strengthen operational coordination, validate emergency response plans, and enhance interagency collaboration.
The ideal candidate is a structured planner, confident facilitator, and strategic thinker who thrives in high-visibility environments and understands the nuances of emergency management, continuity planning, and intergovernmental coordination. This individual must be comfortable leading senior stakeholders through complex scenario discussions while maintaining schedule discipline and achieving defined exercise objectives.
This position is best suited for professionals with direct experience supporting FEMA, DHS, state or local emergency management agencies, or other federal preparedness programs.
Position Summary
The Exercise Planner / Facilitator supports the client’s emergency preparedness program by designing, coordinating, facilitating, and evaluating tabletop exercises, workshops, functional exercises, and full-scale exercises consistent with HSEEP doctrine.
The contractor will work closely with the program office, subject matter experts, and partner agencies to translate strategic preparedness priorities into executable exercise plans and materials. The role requires strong project coordination skills, scenario development expertise, facilitation confidence, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across federal, state, local, tribal, and private-sector partners.
The ideal candidate is:
- Detail-oriented and structured in planning processes
- Skilled in building consensus across diverse stakeholder groups
- Comfortable briefing senior officials
- Adept at anticipating logistical or operational gaps
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Experienced in developing exercise documentation and after-action reporting
The Exercise Planner / Facilitator plays a direct role in strengthening national preparedness capabilities by ensuring exercises are meaningful, measurable, and improvement-driven.
Key Responsibilities and Activities
- Plan and design discussion-based and operations-based exercises in accordance with HSEEP methodology
- Develop Exercise Plans (ExPlans), Controller/Evaluator Handbooks (C/E Handbooks), Master Scenario Events Lists (MSELs), Situation Manuals (SitMans), and supporting documentation
- Coordinate Initial Planning Meetings (IPMs), Mid-Term Planning Meetings (MPMs), Final Planning Meetings (FPMs), and After-Action Conferences
- Facilitate tabletop exercises and workshops with federal, state, local, and interagency stakeholders
- Lead exercise briefings for senior leadership and executive-level participants
- Develop realistic and threat-informed exercise scenarios aligned with capability targets
- Draft After-Action Reports (AARs) and Improvement Plans (IPs)
- Analyze participant feedback, evaluation data, and corrective action items
- Track corrective actions and improvement plan implementation
- Coordinate exercise logistics, venue requirements, technology platforms, and participant communications
- Prepare executive summaries and readiness briefings
- Ensure compliance with applicable preparedness frameworks and client-specific policies
- Maintain documentation repositories and version control
Job Features
| Job Category | Project Management |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, or related field | Demonstrated experience applying Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) doctrine | Ability to travel as required for on-site facilitation |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 5 years of experience in emergency management, preparedness planning, or exercise design |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience facilitating tabletop or functional exercises | Strong written communication skills with experience drafting After-Action Reports | Experience coordinating multi-agency stakeholders | Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | HSEEP Certification | Master’s degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, or related discipline | Prior experience supporting FEMA, DHS, or other federal preparedness programs | Experience supporting Continuity of Operations (COOP) or Continuity of Government (COG) programs | Familiarity with National Incident Management System (NIMS) and National Response Framework (NRF) | Experience using exercise design and project management tools | PMP or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification | Experience facilitating executive-level exercises |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance at minimum | U.S. Citizenship required |
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Ascension LLC is seeking a mission-driven, detail-oriented Logistics Analyst (Journeyman) to support the United States Air Force (USAF), 608th Air Operations Center (AOC) at Barksdale AFB, LA.
This professional will provide logistics and operational analysis support to sustain 24/7 global command and control operations within the AOC Weapon System environment. The ideal candidate understands military operational logistics, configuration management, C4I environments, and lifecycle sustainment processes that directly impact mission readiness.
This role is critical to maintaining operational continuity of complex systems that enable global strike, command and control, and operational mission execution.
Position Summary
The Logistics Analyst (Journeyman) provides direct logistics and operational analysis support to the United States Air Force (USAF), 608th Air Operations Center (AOC), AOC Weapon System (WS) Program Office, located at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.
This position supports the 608 AOC WS Program Office’s mission to sustain, modernize, and maintain operational readiness of the Air Operations Center Weapon System, which enables 24/7 global command and control operations. The Logistics Analyst contributes to lifecycle sustainment planning, configuration management documentation, system upgrade tracking, downtime coordination, and asset accountability activities required to maintain AOC mission capability.
Working in coordination with the 608 AOC WS Program Office leadership, technical teams, and operational divisions, the Logistics Analyst ensures logistics processes, inventory controls, documentation standards, and system support activities comply with USAF directives and DoD lifecycle management policies. The role directly supports readiness reporting, audit traceability, and operational continuity within a classified environment.
The ideal candidate is a disciplined, detail-oriented professional capable of operating in a high-tempo military operations environment, anticipating sustainment risks before they impact mission performance, and translating logistics data into actionable insights for the 608 AOC WS Program Office.
The ideal candidate is:
- Self-driven and capable of operating with minimal supervision
- Skilled at anticipating logistical gaps before they impact mission readiness
- Comfortable working in secure, high-tempo environments
- Highly organized with strong documentation discipline
- Experienced in military or federal operational logistics environments
Day-to-Day / Expected Activities
- Analyze logistics data to ensure readiness and sustainment of AOC systems
- Track system upgrades, maintenance windows, and downtime timelines
- Coordinate lifecycle logistics support across multiple AOC functional divisions
- Maintain configuration management documentation and asset accountability records
- Support system validation events and operational exercises
- Assist in developing logistics-related reports and briefings for AOC leadership
- Monitor supply chain and inventory management processes
- Conduct periodic audits and assist with inventory reconciliation
- Document system configuration changes and submit required variance requests
- Collaborate with network administrators, C4I personnel, and program managers
- Support compliance with USAF and DoD logistics and configuration policies
Job Features
| Job Category | Logistics and Transportation, Public Administration |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related discipline | Experience supporting DoD, USAF, or other federal agency logistics operations | Experience working in secure government environments |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 3–7 years of professional logistics analysis experience | Knowledge of Configuration Management (CM) processes , Asset lifecycle management, Inventory control systems, Government accountability and documentation standards |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) | Ability to analyze operational data and produce clear reporting products |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting Air Operations Center (AOC) environments | Familiarity with C4I systems and logistics sustainment | Experience supporting GCCS, COP systems, or similar operational platforms | Experience participating in DT&E or OT&E events | DAWIA certification (Logistics or Acquisition) | Lean / Six Sigma exposure| Experience in DoD configuration management systems | Knowledge of AFMAN 13-1 AOC guidance | PMP or equivalent program management certification |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Must meet all USAF base access requirements | Must comply with operational security (OPSEC) and classified handling procedures |
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Ascension LLC is seeking a Journeyman Operations Research Analyst to support the United States Air Force (USAF), 608th Air Operations Center (AOC) at Barksdale AFB. This role directly supports the AOC Weapon System (WS), the senior Command and Control element of the Theater Air Control System, responsible for global strike and 24/7 operational mission execution.
We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical professional who understands operational data, mission readiness metrics, system performance evaluation, and decision-support modeling in a military or defense environment. The ideal candidate is self-driven, comfortable operating in a high-visibility environment, and capable of translating complex operational data into actionable recommendations for senior AOC leadership.
This role is critical to sustaining mission readiness, supporting C4I systems analysis, contributing to validation testing, and enhancing operational decision-making through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Position Summary
The Journeyman Operations Research Analyst provides analytical and advisory support directly to the United States Air Force (USAF), 608th Air Operations Center (AOC) located at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, under the contracting authority of the Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC), 771 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (771 ESS).
This role supports the 608 AOC Weapon System (WS), the senior Command and Control (C2) element of the Theater Air Control System (TACS), responsible for operational-level command and control of air and space forces during Air Force and joint operations SOP_Resume Screening & Evaluati….
The Operations Research Analyst will support the 608 AOC program office by delivering quantitative analysis, modeling, system performance evaluation, and decision-support analytics to enhance operational effectiveness across AOC C4I systems, Common Operational Picture (COP) architecture, Global Command and Control System (GCCS) environments, configuration management activities, and mission readiness programs.
The analyst will work directly with the AOC Commander, Chief of AOC Systems, functional division leads, and training and Stan/Eval personnel to:
- Analyze operational data supporting 24/7 global strike missions
- Evaluate system validation and testing results (DT&E and OT&E)
- Assess readiness metrics and system baseline compliance
- Support AOC WS configuration management and operational performance reporting
- Provide executive-level analytical briefings that inform command-level decision-making
Day-to-Day Activities
The selected candidate will:
- Develop quantitative models to evaluate system performance and mission readiness
- Conduct statistical analysis using structured datasets and operational logs
- Perform Monte Carlo simulations, optimization modeling, and predictive forecasting
- Analyze mission metrics to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities
- Support test and evaluation (DT&E / OT&E) events through modeling and data analysis
- Prepare analytical reports, white papers, and briefing slides for leadership
- Validate data integrity and ensure statistical accuracy in reporting
- Develop dashboards and visualizations to support executive-level insights
- Conduct cost-benefit and risk analyses for operational alternatives
- Participate in exercise planning and post-exercise assessment reviews
- Support configuration management documentation and analytical traceability
- Coordinate with system administrators and technical teams to ensure modeling inputs are accurate
Job Features
| Job Category | Data Analysis and Analytics |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or related quantitative field | Demonstrated experience supporting DoD, Federal, or defense-related programs |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in operations research, systems analysis, modeling, or quantitative analytics |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience with one or more of the following tools; Python, R, MATLAB, SAS, SQL, Power BI or Tableau | Experience performing simulation modeling and optimization analysis | Experience preparing executive briefings and analytical reports |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Master’s Degree in Operations Research, Systems Engineering, Applied Analytics, or related field | Experience supporting Command and Control (C2), logistics, readiness, ISR, or weapons systems environments | Familiarity with GCCS, COP systems, or similar operational platforms | Experience supporting test and evaluation environments | Experience with Monte Carlo methods, linear programming, stochastic modeling | PMP, Lean Six Sigma, DAWIA, or equivalent certification | Experience working in classified operational environments | Experience supporting AOC, NC3, or similar defense systems programs |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Must be eligible to work in classified DoD environments | Must comply with all installation access and security protocols |
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Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, NAVAIR Headquarters, Fleet Readiness Center (COMFRC) Procurement Group, in delivering Analytical Support Services for the Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE).
This role is mission-critical. The Senior Data Engineer will design, engineer, integrate, and sustain data pipelines and analytical infrastructure that enable modeling, simulation, dashboard modernization, and end-to-end aviation readiness analysis across the Naval Aviation Enterprise.
We are seeking a highly technical, systems-minded engineer who understands how to architect enterprise data environments that support:
- Aviation maintenance and readiness analytics
- Common Operational Picture (COP) environments
- C4I data integration
- Modeling and simulation data workflows
- Executive-level dashboards supporting operational decision-making
The ideal candidate thrives in complex DoD environments, understands classified and unclassified data segregation, and can translate operational aviation data into structured, reliable analytical systems.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Senior Data Engineer will support the Commander, Fleet Readiness Center (COMFRC) Procurement Group under NAVAIR Headquarters in executing the Analytical Support Services IDIQ for the Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE).
The COMFRC mission requires advanced research, analysis, and development to enhance:
- NAE analytics capability
- Enterprise modeling
- Dashboard improvements
- End-to-end project analysis initiatives
This position directly supports those objectives by designing and sustaining the data architecture that enables analytics, modeling, visualization, and performance reporting across aviation systems.
Specifically, the Senior Data Engineer will:
- Engineer structured and unstructured data ingestion pipelines
- Integrate operational aviation data (maintenance, logistics, readiness, mission data)
- Support modeling environments used for readiness forecasting and scenario analysis
- Enable secure data sharing across classified/unclassified domains
- Optimize databases and enterprise repositories for performance and reliability
- Support dashboard development teams with reliable, governed data layers
The engineer will work closely with Operations Research Analysts, Computer Scientists, and Logistics Analysts to ensure models and dashboards are powered by clean, validated, and accessible data.
This is not simply a back-end database role. This is an operational analytics enabler position that directly impacts naval aviation readiness and decision superiority.
Position Day-to-Day Activities
The Senior Data Engineer will:
- Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines that ingest data from multiple structured and semi-structured sources
- Engineer and optimize relational and analytical data models to support reporting, dashboards, and advanced analytics
- Develop and maintain ETL/ELT workflows using modern data engineering tools and cloud-native services
- Perform data validation, cleansing, normalization, and quality assurance to ensure analytical integrity
- Integrate disparate datasets across operational, logistics, financial, and performance domains
- Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to translate analytical requirements into technical solutions
- Optimize database performance, storage strategies, and query efficiency
- Implement data governance, metadata management, and documentation standards
- Support automation of data refreshes, scheduled processing, and monitoring
- Troubleshoot data pipeline failures, performance bottlenecks, and integration issues
- Ensure compliance with federal security, privacy, and data-handling requirements
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, data dictionaries, and system diagrams
- Support ad hoc data requests and mission-driven analytical needs as required
Job Features
| Job Category | Data Analysis and Analytics |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical field | Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree | Professional Competencies; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills | Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders | Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under time constraints |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in data engineering, data architecture, or data systems development | Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining production-grade data pipelines | Experience supporting analytics, reporting, or decision-support environments |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Strong proficiency in SQL and relational database design | Experience with data warehousing and analytics platforms | Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools and workflow orchestration | Experience with cloud-based data environments (Azure, AWS, or comparable platforms) | Proficiency with scripting or programming languages such as Python | Experience integrating data from APIs, flat files, databases, and external systems |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Master’s degree in a related technical discipline | Experience supporting federal government or DoD analytics environments | Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization platforms | Experience supporting operations research, modeling, or simulation teams | Knowledge of DevOps or DataOps practices | Experience with version control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing | Familiarity with security controls, access management, and compliance requirements | Relevant certifications (Azure Data Engineer, AWS Data Analytics, or similar) |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | U.S. citizenship required | Successful completion of background investigation |