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Ascension LLC is seeking a senior-level education privacy expert to serve as a primary authority and trusted advisor on federal education privacy laws, with a particular emphasis on FERPA and PPRA. This role is essential to advancing the client’s mission to provide high-quality, legally sound privacy technical assistance, guidance, and capacity-building support to education stakeholders nationwide.

The ideal candidate brings deep domain expertise in education privacy, combined with the ability to translate statutory and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for practitioners. This role requires an individual who can operate comfortably across policy, legal interpretation, stakeholder engagement, and applied technical assistance, ensuring privacy protections are consistently embedded in education data practices.

This position is best suited for professionals with demonstrated success supporting federal education programs, privacy initiatives, or technical assistance centers, and who possess the judgment, credibility, and communication skills required to influence policy and practice at scale.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Senior Privacy SME provides expert-level privacy leadership in support of federal education initiatives, ensuring compliance with FERPA, PPRA, and related federal privacy requirements. The role supports the design, development, and delivery of privacy guidance, training materials, and technical assistance services for state and local education agencies, postsecondary institutions, and other education partners.

The successful candidate is a self-directed, analytical problem solver who thrives in complex environments with evolving requirements. They are skilled at identifying privacy risks, anticipating stakeholder needs, and constructing practical solutions that balance legal compliance with operational realities.

This role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and comfort working with structured processes, privacy frameworks, and collaborative tools to deliver high-quality client outcomes.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

The Senior Privacy SME will perform activities aligned to contract needs and level of effort, including:

• Interpret and apply FERPA, PPRA, and related education privacy laws and regulations
• Develop, review, and validate privacy guidance, toolkits, FAQs, and technical assistance materials
• Advise federal staff and education stakeholders on privacy governance, compliance strategies, and best practices
• Support training development and delivery, including webinars, workshops, and written instructional content
• Respond to education privacy inquiries with timely, accurate, and actionable guidance
• Analyze emerging education privacy issues, including data sharing, student surveys, and educational technology use
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to embed privacy into program deliverables and workflows
• Draft and review reports, memoranda, and client-facing documents for legal and policy accuracy
• Monitor changes in education privacy law and guidance and assess downstream impacts

Ascension LLC is seeking an experienced PTAC Program Director to provide strategic, operational, and thought leadership support to the U.S. Department of Education’s Privacy Technical Assistance Center. This role is critical to ensuring that PTAC effectively delivers high-quality privacy, data governance, and compliance technical assistance to state and local educational agencies, postsecondary institutions, and other education stakeholders nationwide.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned program leader with deep expertise in education data privacy, FERPA and PPRA compliance, federal privacy frameworks, and stakeholder-facing technical assistance programs. This individual will serve as the primary interface between Ascension, ED leadership, and external stakeholders, ensuring PTAC services align with federal priorities, statutory requirements, and evolving privacy risks in the education ecosystem.

This role is well suited for candidates who bring a blend of policy expertise, program management discipline, and the ability to translate complex privacy requirements into actionable guidance for diverse audiences. The Program Director plays a pivotal role in advancing PTAC’s mission to strengthen privacy practices and safeguard student data across the nation.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The PTAC Program Director is responsible for overall leadership, coordination, and execution of PTAC program activities in accordance with Department of Education requirements and performance objectives. This role requires a detail-oriented, highly organized leader who can operate effectively in a dynamic and sometimes ambiguous environment, anticipate risks, and proactively guide solutions.

The Program Director will oversee program planning, resource allocation, stakeholder engagement, quality assurance, and reporting across all PTAC task areas. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining consistent delivery excellence.

The role requires comfort working with federal policy staff, legal and privacy professionals, technical experts, and external education stakeholders. The Program Director is expected to solve complex programmatic and operational challenges, ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards, and continuously improve PTAC processes, tools, and outputs.

Tools and processes commonly used in this role include project and portfolio management tools, collaboration platforms such as Microsoft 365, data tracking and reporting dashboards, and structured technical assistance delivery frameworks.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

• Provide overall program leadership for the PTAC contract, ensuring alignment with ED goals, priorities, and statutory requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with ED leadership, including SPPO, for program status, risk management, and strategic planning.
• Oversee planning and execution of PTAC technical assistance activities, guidance development, training, and outreach initiatives.
• Manage contractor staff and subcontractors, including workload planning, performance monitoring, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with FERPA, PPRA, FISMA, OMB Circular A-130, and other applicable federal privacy and data governance requirements.
• Lead quality assurance efforts to ensure all PTAC deliverables are accurate, timely, and meet ED standards.
• Anticipate program risks and challenges, develop mitigation strategies, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities, including webinars, workshops, technical assistance sessions, and interagency collaboration.
• Oversee data collection and reporting, ensuring performance metrics and contract reporting requirements are met.
• Support continuous improvement by refining processes, tools, and methodologies used to deliver PTAC services.
• Prepare and present briefings and written reports for ED leadership and other federal stakeholders.

Ascension LLC is seeking a Business Operations Specialist to support mission-driven government programs by strengthening day-to-day operational execution, internal controls, and cross-functional coordination. This role is critical to ensuring that program operations, administrative processes, and reporting activities run efficiently, compliantly, and predictably in support of client objectives.

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives at the intersection of operations, coordination, and execution. This individual brings strong organizational discipline, sound judgment, and the ability to translate requirements into repeatable processes. The Business Operations Specialist plays a key role in supporting program managers, technical teams, and government stakeholders by keeping operational activities aligned, documented, and moving forward.

This position is well suited for candidates with experience supporting federal or public-sector programs, professional services environments, or complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives where accuracy, responsiveness, and accountability are essential.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Business Operations Specialist provides hands-on operational, administrative, and analytical support across one or more client engagements. The role focuses on coordinating workflows, maintaining program documentation, tracking deliverables, supporting financial and acquisition-related activities, and enabling consistent execution of contract requirements.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, highly organized professional who can work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. They are proactive, reliable, and skilled at anticipating needs before they become issues. This role requires comfort working with ambiguity, balancing multiple priorities, and interfacing with both internal leadership and external government stakeholders.

The Business Operations Specialist is expected to support and resolve operational challenges related to program coordination, reporting, compliance tracking, scheduling, and process improvement. Success in this role depends on strong communication skills, technical proficiency with common government and enterprise tools, and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Common tools and processes used in this role may include Microsoft 365 applications, SharePoint, Power Platform tools, task and issue tracking systems, contract and deliverable trackers, and standard operating procedures.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

• Coordinate day-to-day operational activities in support of program and project execution
• Track contract deliverables, milestones, action items, and deadlines to ensure on-time performance
• Maintain program documentation, trackers, and repositories in accordance with contract requirements
• Support program managers with scheduling, meeting coordination, agendas, notes, and follow-up actions
• Monitor operational workflows and identify gaps, risks, or inefficiencies
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, summaries, and briefing materials for internal and client use
• Assist with financial, acquisition, or administrative activities such as labor tracking, invoice support, or contract modifications
• Facilitate communication across cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and consistency
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and contract requirements

Ascension LLC is seeking an experienced Administrative Services Manager to lead and execute high-quality administrative, operational, and coordination support for a government client. This role is critical to ensuring day-to-day program operations run smoothly, efficiently, and in compliance with client expectations, contract requirements, and internal Ascension standards.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, highly organized professional with strong administrative leadership experience in federal or public-sector environments. This individual will serve as a trusted operational partner to program leadership, helping manage workflows, documentation, reporting, and coordination activities that enable the broader team to focus on mission delivery. Candidates should bring strong business domain knowledge in administrative operations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Administrative Services Manager provides comprehensive administrative and operational management support to the client and Ascension program leadership. This role is responsible for coordinating administrative processes, managing documentation and reporting workflows, tracking action items, and supporting compliance with contractual and organizational procedures.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly dependable, and solutions-focused, with the ability to anticipate needs, identify process improvements, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Success in this role requires discretion, sound judgment, and comfort working with limited supervision while supporting stakeholders at multiple levels.

The Administrative Services Manager is expected to solve and support challenges related to operational coordination, administrative efficiency, documentation accuracy, and schedule and task management. Tools commonly used in this role include Microsoft 365 applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams, along with task tracking and document management systems.

Position Responsibilities and Anticipated Activities

• Coordinate day-to-day administrative operations in support of program and client needs
• Manage calendars, schedules, meeting logistics, and coordination across internal and client teams
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, correspondence, and formal documentation
• Document meeting notes, action items, and decisions, and track follow-up activities to completion
• Maintain organized electronic filing systems and records in accordance with contract and organizational standards
• Monitor administrative deliverables and reporting deadlines to ensure timely and accurate submissions
• Support onboarding, staffing coordination, and personnel-related administrative activities
• Serve as a primary administrative point of contact for internal staff and client stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes, workflows, and tools
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, internal policies, and applicable federal guidelines

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Ascension LLC is seeking an experienced Part-Time Project Manager to provide disciplined project oversight and coordination in support of a client-facing initiative. This role is critical to ensuring that project activities remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned with client expectations while operating in a lean delivery model.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned project management professional who is comfortable supporting complex initiatives in a part-time advisory and execution role, and who brings strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills. This individual should be well-suited for professional services environments and capable of managing priorities across multiple contributors with limited oversight.

This role is particularly well-matched for candidates with experience supporting government, public sector, or mission-driven organizations, and who possess the judgment and professionalism required to represent Ascension effectively with client stakeholders.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Part-Time Project Manager is responsible for providing project management support across planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting activities for the engagement. Working closely with Ascension leadership and technical staff, the Project Manager ensures that tasks are properly sequenced, deliverables are tracked, risks are managed, and communications are clear and timely.

Because this role supports a focused scope of work with limited hours, the ideal candidate is highly efficient, detail-oriented, and proactive. The Project Manager must be comfortable operating in an environment with evolving priorities, minimal bureaucracy, and a high expectation for accountability.

The role requires proficiency with standard project management tools and processes, the ability to synthesize status information quickly, and the judgment to escalate issues appropriately while maintaining forward momentum.

Position Responsibilities and Anticipated Activities

The Project Manager will:

• Plan project activities, milestones, and timelines aligned with contract requirements and client expectations
• Track progress against schedules, deliverables, and task-level commitments
• Coordinate across Ascension staff, subcontractors if applicable, and client stakeholders
• Facilitate recurring project meetings, including agenda preparation, note capture, and action item tracking
• Develop and maintain project documentation such as work plans, status reports, and risk logs
• Monitor risks, issues, and dependencies, and recommend mitigation strategies
• Support change management and scope control activities as needed
• Communicate project status clearly and concisely to Ascension leadership and the client
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements related to reporting, deliverables, and timelines

Ascension LLC is seeking a detail-oriented, mission-driven Intermediate FOIA/Privacy Analyst to support federal FOIA and Privacy Act operations in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment. This role is critical to helping the client meet statutory FOIA timelines, ensure lawful disclosure decisions, and maintain public trust through accurate, defensible information release practices.

The ideal candidate is someone who understands federal records, FOIA exemptions, and privacy protections, and who can independently manage assigned FOIA cases while collaborating with senior analysts, attorneys, and program offices. This role is well-suited for professionals with prior federal FOIA processing experience who are comfortable working within established procedures but also capable of navigating ambiguity, competing priorities, and evolving guidance.

This position plays a meaningful role in supporting transparency, accountability, and mission execution across the client organization.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Intermediate FOIA/Privacy Analyst supports end-to-end FOIA and Privacy Act request processing, from intake and analysis through coordination, review, and final response. The analyst applies knowledge of FOIA statutes, exemptions, privacy protections, and agency policies to ensure accurate, timely, and legally defensible responses.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, excellent written communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously. Success in this role requires attention to detail, discretion when handling sensitive information, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with stakeholders across legal, programmatic, and records management teams.

The analyst will use government FOIA case management systems, records repositories, and redaction tools to support compliant processing and reporting.

Key Responsibilities and Anticipated Activities

• Process assigned FOIA and Privacy Act requests in accordance with statutory timelines and agency procedures
• Analyze incoming requests to determine scope, complexity, and applicable FOIA exemptions or privacy considerations
• Coordinate records searches with program offices and subject matter experts
• Review responsive records for sensitivity, exemptions, and required redactions
• Apply FOIA exemptions and Privacy Act provisions accurately and consistently
• Prepare draft response letters, exemption justifications, and supporting documentation
• Utilize FOIA case management systems to track actions, deadlines, and case status
• Document processing steps and decisions to support audits, appeals, and litigation holds
• Support quality control reviews and internal compliance checks
• Collaborate with senior analysts, legal counsel, and management as needed
• Contribute to process improvement efforts, templates, and standard operating procedures

Ascension LLC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior FOIA / Privacy Analyst to support federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act operations. This role is critical to ensuring the timely, accurate, and compliant processing of information requests in support of transparency, privacy protection, and mission accountability.

This position is ideal for early-career professionals or developing FOIA practitioners who are interested in building hands-on experience within a federal environment and contributing to high-visibility, mission-critical programs. The ideal candidate brings a strong attention to detail, an interest in federal information governance, and the ability to follow structured processes while adapting to evolving priorities.

The Junior FOIA / Privacy Analyst plays an important supporting role within a broader FOIA and Privacy team and contributes directly to the client’s ability to meet statutory deadlines, manage risk, and uphold public trust.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Junior FOIA / Privacy Analyst supports the intake, tracking, review, and processing of FOIA and Privacy Act requests in accordance with federal statutes, agency policies, and standard operating procedures. Working under the guidance of senior analysts or government leads, this role assists with case management, document handling, basic reviews, and administrative coordination across the FOIA lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable working in a process-driven environment. They should be able to manage multiple requests simultaneously, follow detailed instructions, and maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information. Success in this role requires strong written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision once trained.

This role supports government staff by reducing administrative burden, improving case throughput, and ensuring FOIA and Privacy processes are executed consistently and accurately using government-approved tools and systems.

Position Responsibilities and Expected Activities

• RECEIVE and log incoming FOIA and Privacy Act requests into agency case management systems
• REVIEW requests for completeness, clarity, and proper categorization
• ASSIST with initial document identification, organization, and preparation for review
• TRACK statutory deadlines and case milestones to support on-time responses
• MAINTAIN accurate and complete case files in accordance with records management requirements
• SUPPORT basic redaction activities under supervision using approved tools
• COORDINATE with senior analysts, program offices, and government staff as directed
• DRAFT routine correspondence such as acknowledgment letters and status updates
• ENSURE compliance with FOIA, Privacy Act, and agency-specific procedures
• PROTECT sensitive and personally identifiable information at all times

Ascension LLC is seeking an experienced Intermediate Analyst – Team Lead to serve as a key personnel role supporting a mission-critical federal program. This role is designed for a professional who brings a strong blend of analytical expertise, team leadership, and client-facing execution, and who thrives in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

The Intermediate Analyst – Team Lead plays a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality analytical outputs, coordinating task execution across analyst staff, and serving as a trusted point of contact between Ascension leadership and the client. The ideal candidate will have domain experience aligned with federal programs, strong critical thinking skills, and the ability to lead analysts while still remaining hands-on with technical and analytical work.

This role is well-suited for candidates who enjoy solving complex problems, mentoring team members, and translating requirements into actionable deliverables that directly support client goals.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Intermediate Analyst – Team Lead is responsible for leading analytical support activities, overseeing day-to-day execution of assigned tasks, and ensuring work products meet contractual, quality, and schedule requirements. Acting as both a working analyst and a team lead, this individual balances independent analytical work with coordination, review, and mentorship of other analysts.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and proactive, with demonstrated experience operating in environments where requirements may evolve and priorities must be managed carefully. The role requires someone who is self-driven, comfortable working with minimal supervision, and skilled at anticipating issues before they escalate.

This position supports the client by:

• Translating program requirements into structured analytical approaches
• Ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance across analytical deliverables
• Supporting data-driven decision-making through high-quality analysis and reporting
• Coordinating workflows, tools, and processes to maintain operational efficiency

The role regularly utilizes tools such as Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint), data tracking systems, reporting templates, and client-defined workflows or case management platforms.

Position Responsibilities and Anticipated Activities

• Lead and coordinate the work of assigned analysts to ensure timely, accurate task execution
• Perform intermediate-level qualitative and quantitative analysis in support of program objectives
• Review analyst work products for quality, accuracy, and compliance with requirements
• Develop and maintain analytical documentation, reports, dashboards, and briefing materials
• Translate client requirements into clear tasking and guidance for analyst staff
• Monitor workloads, priorities, and schedules to ensure delivery milestones are met
• Collaborate with project management and senior leadership to resolve issues and mitigate risks
• Communicate status updates, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Support continuous process improvement by identifying efficiencies in workflows and tools
• Mentor junior and intermediate analysts to strengthen team performance and consistency

Ascension LLC is seeking an experienced Task Order Project Manager to serve as key personnel responsible for the successful execution of a federal task order supporting a mission-driven government client. This role is central to ensuring contractual, technical, and operational success across the full lifecycle of the effort.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned federal project manager who brings deep experience managing complex task orders, coordinating cross-functional teams, and serving as the primary interface with government stakeholders. This individual should possess strong business domain understanding, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and the ability to lead with confidence in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

This position is critical to achieving program objectives, maintaining compliance with contractual requirements, and ensuring high-quality delivery in support of the client’s mission. Candidates should be comfortable operating with accountability, visibility, and decision-making authority.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Task Order Project Manager is responsible for end-to-end management of the task order, including planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closeout. Acting as the single point of contact for the government Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Ascension leadership, the Project Manager ensures all deliverables, milestones, and performance metrics are met on time and within scope and budget.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, proactive leader with demonstrated success managing federal programs, anticipating risks, resolving issues before escalation, and balancing competing priorities. This role requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining strong collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.

The Project Manager is expected to solve operational challenges, streamline workflows, manage resources effectively, and apply proven project management methodologies and tools to support consistent, compliant, and high-quality delivery.

Key tools and processes may include integrated master schedules, risk and issue logs, project management software, collaboration platforms, financial tracking tools, and formal reporting mechanisms aligned with federal standards.

Position Responsibilities and Anticipated Activities

The Task Order Project Manager will:

• Lead overall task order execution in accordance with contract requirements, performance standards, and government expectations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the government COR and other designated stakeholders
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, staffing plans, and deliverable timelines
• Monitor and control cost, schedule, scope, and performance metrics
• Coordinate and direct contractor staff and subcontractor resources
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues
• Prepare and deliver regular status reports, briefings, and ad hoc updates to the government and Ascension leadership
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, federal regulations, and quality assurance standards
• Facilitate meetings, reviews, and working sessions with internal and external stakeholders
• Support audits, reviews, and performance evaluations as required
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes and tools

Ascension LLC is seeking a highly capable Secretary III (Program and Branch Support) to provide senior-level administrative, clerical, and operational support to a federal program office and its associated branches. This role is essential to the day-to-day functioning of the organization, ensuring leadership, managers, and staff are able to operate efficiently, meet deadlines, and maintain compliance with agency processes and standards.

The ideal candidate is an experienced administrative professional with a strong understanding of federal office environments, program support operations, and executive-level coordination. This individual should bring demonstrated strengths in organization, communication, document management, and proactive problem-solving. The Secretary III plays a critical role in supporting mission execution by managing workflows, coordinating activities, and serving as a reliable administrative anchor for the program and branch leadership teams.

This role is well suited for professionals who thrive in structured, fast-paced environments, are comfortable supporting multiple stakeholders, and take pride in being the behind-the-scenes force that keeps programs running smoothly.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Secretary III (Program and Branch Support) provides advanced administrative and clerical support to federal program and branch leadership. This role requires a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and independent judgment. The contractor supports leadership by managing schedules, preparing correspondence and reports, coordinating meetings, tracking actions, and maintaining records in accordance with federal standards.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing competing priorities with minimal supervision. They are self-driven, dependable, and skilled at anticipating needs before they arise. The Secretary III is expected to resolve administrative challenges, streamline office processes, and ensure consistent execution of routine and ad hoc support tasks.

This role supports the customer through effective use of office automation tools, standardized administrative procedures, and established federal workflows. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools, document control processes, and internal tracking systems is essential to success.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

• Provide advanced administrative and clerical support to program and branch leadership
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, briefings, and conference logistics
• Prepare, format, and proofread correspondence, reports, presentations, and memoranda
• Maintain files, records, and documentation in accordance with federal recordkeeping requirements
• Track action items, taskers, deadlines, and deliverables across program activities
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external communications
• Support onboarding and offboarding activities for staff and contractors
• Assist with travel coordination, timekeeping, and administrative forms
• Manage office supplies, shared resources, and administrative workflows
• Support audits, reviews, and data calls by compiling and organizing requested materials
• Apply established administrative processes while identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements

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Ascension LLC is seeking a highly capable Administrative Assistant (Executive Support) to provide direct, high-visibility administrative and operational support to senior government leadership. This role is critical to the success of the client mission, ensuring executive leadership is able to operate efficiently, stay organized, and remain focused on strategic priorities.

The ideal candidate is a trusted professional who thrives in fast-paced, mission-driven environments and understands the importance of discretion, accuracy, and responsiveness when supporting executives. This role is well suited for individuals with prior experience supporting senior leaders in federal agencies, professional services firms, or similarly complex organizations.

Candidates should bring strong business domain awareness, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to anticipate needs before they become issues. This position plays a key role in maintaining operational rhythm, managing competing priorities, and supporting effective decision-making across the program.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Administrative Assistant (Executive Support) serves as a central coordination point for executive-level administrative functions. This role requires a detail-oriented, highly organized professional who can manage multiple priorities, handle sensitive information, and operate with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and calm under pressure, with a demonstrated ability to support senior leaders in dynamic and occasionally ambiguous environments. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to anticipate problems, construct solutions, and follow through to completion.

The candidate is expected to support executive operations by managing schedules, coordinating meetings, preparing correspondence and briefing materials, tracking action items, and ensuring leadership has the information and logistical support needed to perform effectively. The role relies heavily on standard federal office tools and collaboration platforms, including Microsoft 365 applications and document management systems.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

The Administrative Assistant (Executive Support) is expected to perform the following activities, based on program needs and contract duration:

• Manage executive calendars, scheduling meetings, coordinating logistics, and resolving conflicts proactively
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including preparing agendas, briefing materials, and follow-up action items
• Draft, review, and format correspondence, memoranda, presentations, and reports for executive review
• Serve as a primary point of contact between executive leadership and internal or external stakeholders
• Track tasks, deadlines, and action items to ensure timely completion and follow-through
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems in accordance with client policies
• Support travel coordination, including itineraries, approvals, and expense documentation
• Assist with meeting minutes, notes, and decision documentation as required
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Provide general administrative and operational support to leadership and program staff as needed

Ascension LLC is seeking a Cybersecurity & Compliance Analyst to support mission-critical federal programs by strengthening cybersecurity posture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and reducing operational risk across enterprise IT environments. This role is essential to protecting government systems, data, and digital services by aligning security controls, policies, and practices with federal standards and agency-specific requirements.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of cybersecurity expertise, compliance knowledge, and analytical rigor, along with the ability to translate complex security requirements into practical, auditable solutions. This position is well suited for a professional who understands federal cybersecurity frameworks, thrives in structured yet evolving environments, and values contributing to public-sector missions that safeguard sensitive information and critical infrastructure.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Cybersecurity & Compliance Analyst supports the client’s cybersecurity and risk management objectives by implementing, monitoring, and assessing compliance with federal security frameworks and policies. The role focuses on governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) activities, including documentation, control assessments, vulnerability tracking, audit support, and continuous monitoring.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, methodical, and self-driven, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and consistency. They are comfortable working with minimal supervision, proactively identifying gaps, and recommending corrective actions. This role requires strong collaboration skills to work effectively with technical teams, program leadership, and stakeholders across IT, security, and compliance functions.

The candidate is expected to support or resolve cybersecurity compliance challenges, prepare security artifacts, assist with audits and assessments, and help mature the client’s cybersecurity governance processes. Tools and processes commonly used include GRC platforms, vulnerability management tools, security assessment frameworks, and collaboration platforms such as Microsoft 365.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

• Analyze and interpret federal cybersecurity requirements and policies to support compliance efforts
• Develop, update, and maintain security documentation including SSPs, POA&Ms, risk assessments, and policies
• Support security control assessments aligned with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, and related frameworks
• Track vulnerabilities, findings, and remediation activities across systems and programs
• Coordinate with technical teams to validate security controls and remediation actions
• Assist with internal and external audits, assessments, and compliance reviews
• Monitor compliance status and report risks, trends, and gaps to program leadership
• Support continuous monitoring activities and cybersecurity governance processes
• Contribute to cybersecurity awareness, process improvement, and documentation standardization efforts

Ascension LLC is seeking a Content Strategist / Web Editor to support a mission-critical federal website modernization and content governance effort. This role is central to ensuring that public-facing digital content is accurate, accessible, compliant, user-centered, and aligned with agency priorities.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer, editor, and strategist who understands how content supports user journeys, policy objectives, and operational efficiency. This role is critical to translating complex government information into clear, consistent, and accessible digital content while maintaining compliance with federal standards such as Section 508, plain language requirements, and agency branding and governance policies.

This position is well suited for professionals with experience in federal web environments, content lifecycle management, and collaboration with technical, UX, accessibility, and program stakeholders.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Content Strategist / Web Editor is responsible for planning, reviewing, editing, and governing web content across one or more federal websites or digital platforms. The role supports content audits, content migration, content modernization, and ongoing editorial operations.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple content streams in parallel. The individual must be comfortable working in evolving environments with incomplete documentation and must proactively identify content gaps, redundancies, and risks.

This role directly supports customer needs related to content accuracy, usability, compliance, and operational sustainability. The Content Strategist / Web Editor will work closely with UX designers, developers, accessibility specialists, program managers, and government content owners to ensure content is usable, compliant, and mission-aligned.

Common tools and processes include enterprise CMS platforms, content inventories and audit tools, editorial calendars, workflow management systems, accessibility testing tools, and collaboration platforms such as Microsoft 365.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

• PLAN and execute content audits and inventories across legacy and modernized websites
• EDIT and rewrite web content to meet plain language, accessibility, and usability standards
• DEVELOP and maintain content strategies, editorial guidelines, and governance documentation
• COORDINATE with subject matter experts and program offices to validate content accuracy
• SUPPORT content migration efforts, including mapping, rewriting, and quality assurance
• APPLY Section 508 and accessibility best practices in coordination with accessibility specialists
• MAINTAIN editorial calendars and manage content update cycles
• REVIEW and approve content prior to publication within the CMS
• MONITOR content performance and recommend improvements based on analytics and user feedback
• COLLABORATE with UX, technical, and program teams to align content with user journeys
• DOCUMENT content decisions, assumptions, and dependencies to support long-term sustainability

Ascension LLC is seeking a UX/UI Designer & Accessibility Specialist to support mission-critical digital platforms for government clients. This role is essential to ensuring that websites, applications, and digital tools are intuitive, user-centered, and fully compliant with Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards.

The ideal candidate is passionate about inclusive design and understands how thoughtful UX and accessibility directly impact public trust, service delivery, and program effectiveness. This role supports broader modernization, data transparency, and customer experience goals across federal and public-sector environments.

Candidates should bring a strong blend of user-centered design expertise, accessibility compliance knowledge, and hands-on experience working within structured, compliance-driven environments. This position is well suited for designers who enjoy translating complex requirements into clear, accessible, and elegant digital experiences.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The UX/UI Designer & Accessibility Specialist is responsible for designing and evaluating digital experiences that are accessible, usable, and aligned with federal standards and client requirements. The role supports the full design lifecycle, from discovery and wireframing through usability testing and accessibility validation.

The ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Comfortable working in environments with evolving requirements
• Self-driven, proactive, and capable of operating with minimal supervision
• Skilled at anticipating usability and accessibility risks before they become compliance issues
• Able to balance user needs, technical constraints, and regulatory requirements

This role directly supports client objectives by improving usability, reducing accessibility risk, and ensuring that digital products meet both functional and compliance expectations. The designer will collaborate closely with developers, product owners, content strategists, and program leadership.

Tools and processes commonly used in this role include design systems, accessibility testing tools, UX research methods, Agile workflows, and federal accessibility guidelines.

Position Responsibilities and Anticipated Activities

• Design user-centered interfaces, workflows, and interaction patterns for web-based and digital platforms
• Translate user needs and functional requirements into wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes
• Conduct usability testing and accessibility evaluations using automated and manual testing methods
• Ensure compliance with Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, and applicable federal accessibility standards
• Collaborate with developers to support accessible front-end implementation and design fidelity
• Review designs and existing interfaces to identify usability and accessibility gaps
• Document design standards, accessibility findings, and remediation recommendations
• Support design reviews, stakeholder feedback sessions, and iterative improvement cycles
• Align UX/UI outputs with established design systems, branding, and federal guidance

Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Web Developer / CMS Engineer to play a critical role in the design, development, modernization, and sustainment of enterprise websites and content management platforms supporting a federal client’s digital presence. This role is central to achieving the client’s goals for secure, accessible, scalable, and user-centered web experiences across multiple stakeholder audiences.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned web technologist with deep experience in CMS-driven environments, modern front-end and back-end development practices, and federal web compliance standards. This individual should be comfortable operating in complex, regulated environments and collaborating with designers, content owners, product managers, and government stakeholders to translate mission needs into high-performing digital solutions.

This role is well-suited for a candidate who brings strong technical judgment, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset, and who wants to directly support mission-critical public sector programs through high-quality digital delivery.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Senior Web Developer / CMS Engineer is responsible for building, configuring, enhancing, and maintaining enterprise websites and CMS platforms in support of federal digital services. The role supports the full web lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system architecture, development, integration, testing, deployment, and ongoing optimization.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer who is equally comfortable writing clean, maintainable code and advising on CMS architecture, performance optimization, and compliance requirements. This role requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, anticipate technical risks, and propose practical solutions that balance user needs, security, accessibility, and performance.

The candidate is expected to support and resolve complex web and CMS challenges, contribute to platform modernization efforts, ensure adherence to Section 508 and federal web standards, and enable content teams through scalable, well-documented solutions. Tools and processes commonly used include modern CMS platforms, version control systems, CI/CD pipelines, issue tracking tools, and federal-compliant hosting environments.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

• DESIGN and DEVELOP CMS-based websites and web applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies
• CONFIGURE, CUSTOMIZE, and MAINTAIN CMS platforms to support content workflows, scalability, and security requirements
• COLLABORATE with UX designers, content strategists, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
• IMPLEMENT responsive, accessible, and performance-optimized user interfaces
• ENSURE compliance with Section 508, WCAG 2.1, and federal digital standards
• INTEGRATE third-party tools, APIs, and services as required by the client environment
• TROUBLESHOOT and RESOLVE complex technical issues across development, staging, and production environments
• SUPPORT deployment activities using version control and CI/CD pipelines
• DOCUMENT system architecture, configurations, and development standards
• ADVISE government stakeholders on CMS best practices, enhancements, and modernization opportunities