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Ascension LLC is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented federal acquisition compliance professional to serve as the Lead Acquisition Compliance Auditor and Task Lead supporting Department of the Navy audit readiness and acquisition compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on practitioner with extensive experience interpreting and applying the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), internal controls, procurement policy, and federal audit frameworks within complex government environments.
This role is critical to ensuring acquisition operations, documentation, internal controls, and procurement activities are compliant with federal regulations, Department of Defense guidance, and customer-specific audit requirements. The selected candidate will lead acquisition compliance reviews, assess documentation and operational risks, identify deficiencies and process gaps, and provide actionable recommendations that strengthen audit readiness and acquisition governance.
The ideal professional will bring demonstrated expertise supporting federal acquisition lifecycle management efforts for DoD, DHS, DOE, Navy, or other federal civilian agencies. Candidates should possess strong analytical, communication, stakeholder engagement, and reporting capabilities, along with the ability to independently lead audit-related initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
This role is ideal for a senior acquisition professional who thrives in highly regulated environments, understands the operational realities of federal procurement programs, and can confidently advise leadership on acquisition compliance risks, corrective actions, and process improvements.
Ascension’s relevant experience supporting acquisition lifecycle management, audit readiness, business process improvement, and acquisition operations across DHS FPS and DOE CESER directly aligns with the responsibilities of this role.
Position Summary
The Lead Acquisition Compliance Auditor / Federal Acquisition Audit Task Lead serves as the primary execution lead for acquisition compliance reviews, procurement audits, internal control assessments, and audit reporting activities in support of Department of the Navy operations. The consultant will evaluate acquisition documentation, procurement workflows, contract administration activities, and internal acquisition controls to ensure alignment with applicable FAR, DFARS, DoD, DON, and agency-specific requirements.
The position requires a highly organized and self-directed professional capable of operating independently while coordinating across program offices, contracting personnel, legal stakeholders, CORs, financial teams, and senior leadership. The ideal candidate must be capable of analyzing large volumes of acquisition documentation, identifying compliance risks, developing audit findings, and recommending corrective actions that improve operational effectiveness and audit readiness.
The selected professional should possess strong acquisition lifecycle management expertise, experience supporting federal audit or compliance initiatives, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent reviews under compressed timelines. The candidate must also be comfortable facilitating discussions with government leadership, developing executive-level briefing materials, and preparing detailed audit documentation and reports.
This role requires a proactive and solutions-oriented individual who can anticipate issues, develop practical recommendations, and support process improvement efforts that enhance acquisition governance and reduce operational risk.
Ascension’s corporate capabilities in acquisition lifecycle management, program management, compliance support, business process improvement, and data analytics directly support the responsibilities associated with this position.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Lead acquisition compliance reviews and procurement audit activities across assigned task areas
- Review acquisition documentation for compliance with FAR, DFARS, DON, and agency-specific requirements
- Assess procurement files, contract administration activities, and acquisition lifecycle documentation for completeness and accuracy
- Identify compliance deficiencies, internal control gaps, audit risks, and process inefficiencies
- Develop detailed audit findings, observations, recommendations, and corrective action strategies
- Prepare executive-level reports, briefings, dashboards, and audit summaries for government leadership
- Facilitate meetings, working sessions, interviews, and audit walkthroughs with stakeholders and acquisition personnel
- Coordinate with contracting officers, CORs, legal teams, financial management personnel, and program managers
- Maintain audit trackers, risk logs, corrective action matrices, and supporting documentation repositories
- Support audit readiness initiatives and acquisition governance activities
- Analyze procurement data and acquisition trends to identify operational or compliance risks
- Recommend process improvements that enhance acquisition efficiency, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
- Support development or refinement of acquisition policies, SOPs, workflows, and compliance procedures
- Monitor audit timelines, milestones, and deliverable schedules to ensure timely execution
- Conduct quality assurance reviews of acquisition documentation and supporting records
- Assist with responses to audit inquiries, data calls, and compliance reporting requirements
- Provide subject matter expertise regarding federal acquisition regulations and procurement best practices
Job Features
| Job Category | Acquisition & Contract Management |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Acquisition Management, Finance, Accounting, Law, Government Contracting, or related field| Minimum 10+ years of federal acquisition, procurement compliance, contract administration, audit, or acquisition lifecycle management experience | Minimum 5+ years supporting DoD, Navy, DHS, DOE, or other federal acquisition organizations |
| Required Skills | Demonstrated experience supporting acquisition audits, compliance reviews, internal controls assessments, or procurement oversight activities Experience developing audit findings, corrective action plans, and executive reporting materials Strong knowledge of: FAR, DFARS, Federal procurement regulations, Contract administration processes, Internal control frameworks | Acquisition lifecycle management |
| Technical Skills | Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) | SharePoint | Microsoft Teams | Data analysis and reporting tools | Audit tracking and documentation tools| Experience supporting acquisition planning, documentation review, and procurement operations | Experience facilitating stakeholder meetings and briefing senior leadership |
| Desired Skills | Master’s Degree in Acquisition Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field | Prior experience supporting Department of the Navy acquisition programs Experience supporting Inspector General (IG), GAO, or internal audit activities | Knowledge of federal financial controls and audit readiness frameworks Experience with acquisition data analytics and dashboard reporting | Experience supporting corrective action management and remediation tracking | Familiarity with CPARS, procurement forecasting, contract closeout, or acquisition reporting processes | Lean Six Sigma or process improvement certification | Strong analytical writing and technical editing capabilities | Ability to work in ambiguous, fast-paced, and highly regulated environments |
| Sustainability Requirements | Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Public Trust or Secret Clearance | U.S. Citizenship required | Successful completion of background investigation and customer suitability review |
Ascension LLC is seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and mission-focused Financial Analyst to support the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO), Northern District of California, in San Francisco. This role directly supports Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) and Financial Litigation Program (FLP) personnel through financial analysis, reporting, reconciliation, operational support, and data-driven decision-making activities supporting Federal litigation and financial operations.
The ideal candidate is a self-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced Federal law enforcement and litigation support environment. The successful candidate should possess strong financial analytical skills, excellent judgment, and the ability to work independently with minimal oversight while supporting mission-critical DOJ activities.
This position is ideal for candidates with prior Federal financial management, investigative analysis, auditing, litigation support, accounting, or law enforcement operational support experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong Excel/database capabilities, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to synthesize complex financial information into actionable reports and briefing materials.
Ascension is particularly interested in candidates located in California, preferably within the San Francisco Bay Area or broader Pacific Time Zone, to support customer collaboration and potential onsite engagements.
Position Summary
The Financial Analyst will provide comprehensive financial analysis and operational support services to the USAO Northern District of California in support of litigation, financial management, reporting, budgeting, reconciliation, and analytical activities. The contractor will support the Financial Litigation Program (FLP) and Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) by reviewing financial records, validating financial data, developing reports and spreadsheets, tracking financial metrics, and supporting operational coordination activities.
The candidate will be expected to operate in a highly professional Federal environment where accuracy, confidentiality, responsiveness, and analytical rigor are critical to mission success. The role requires someone capable of balancing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and producing high-quality work products under tight deadlines.
The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to:
- Analyze financial data and identify trends or discrepancies
- Conduct financial reconciliations and data validation
- Support reporting and operational coordination activities
- Develop executive-ready briefing materials and summaries
- Maintain organized documentation and trackers
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities
- Communicate effectively with attorneys, analysts, and Government stakeholders
- Identify process improvement opportunities and operational efficiencies
The position supports mission-critical DOJ financial operations and litigation-related activities requiring professionalism, discretion, and strong analytical judgment.
Day-to-Day Activities
The Financial Analyst may perform the following activities:
- Perform financial analysis and reporting support for Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) and Financial Litigation Program personnel
- Review and analyze financial statements, tax records, bank records, datasets, escrow documentation, and supporting materials
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, spreadsheets, summaries, dashboards, and briefing materials
- Track financial metrics, obligations, expenditures, and operational data
- Conduct data validation, reconciliation, and quality assurance reviews
- Maintain financial trackers, logs, records, and supporting documentation
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
- Assist with identifying operational process improvement opportunities
- Develop charts, graphs, tables, and analytical visualizations to support Government decision-making
- Prepare meeting materials, presentations, analytical summaries, and executive briefings
- Coordinate with Government personnel regarding information requests and operational activities
- Support document management and records organization activities
- Research financial data and compile findings into actionable recommendations
- Monitor project milestones, reporting timelines, and deliverable schedules
- Utilize Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, and related analytical tools to support operations
- Support stakeholder meetings and capture meeting notes and action items as required
- Ensure compliance with DOJ operational procedures and confidentiality requirements
These responsibilities align with the RFQ’s identified task areas for:
- Financial Analysis Support
- Reporting and Documentation
- Data Validation and Reconciliation
- Stakeholder Coordination and Operational Support
Job Features
| Job Category | Finance and Accounting |
| Minimum Requirements | Three (3) years of Accounting or Financial Management experience required by the SOW | Six (6) years of professional analytical or operational support experience strongly preferred based on the recommended labor category alignment | Experience supporting Federal Government financial management environments preferred | Experience supporting DOJ, law enforcement, litigation, investigative, audit, compliance, or financial review operations strongly preferred |
| Required Skills | Financial analysis and reporting | Budget allocation and execution processes | Financial reconciliation | Data quality validation | Analytical reporting | Operational support coordination | Financial records review and analysis |
| Technical Skills | Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, formulas, reporting)| Microsoft Word| Microsoft PowerPoint| Microsoft Access and/or database systems | Financial reconciliation and reporting tools| Data analysis and validation techniques| Ability to work independently with minimal supervision | Strong critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills | Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally |
| Desired Skills | Prior DOJ, USAO, DHS, FBI, DEA, Treasury, OIG, IRS-CI, or law enforcement support experience Experience supporting litigation support or financial investigative activities Experience reviewing: Tax returns Financial statements Bank records Escrow records Business entity documentation Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or dashboard/reporting platforms |
| Sustainability Requirements | Successfully pass a DOJ background investigation| Maintain suitability requirements throughout the contract period | Handle sensitive but unclassified Government information | DOJ Background Investigation / Public Trust Equivalent |
Ascension is seeking a high-performing Senior Salesforce Developer to support a mission-critical DHS enterprise cloud initiative focused on Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform modernization.
This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives at the intersection of technology innovation, system modernization, and mission delivery. The selected professional will play a key role in designing, developing, and enhancing Salesforce-based solutions that improve customer engagement, streamline workflows, and enable data-driven decision-making.
The ideal candidate brings:
- Deep expertise in Salesforce platform development and architecture
- Strong experience supporting federal or enterprise-level modernization efforts
- The ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to work in fast-paced, evolving environments
This role is critical to achieving the program’s goal of delivering a modern, scalable, and secure CRM ecosystem that enhances operational performance and stakeholder engagement.
Position Summary
The Senior Salesforce Developer will support the design, development, integration, and modernization of enterprise CRM solutions using the Salesforce platform. This includes developing custom applications, configuring platform capabilities, integrating with external systems, and supporting incident resolution across Tier 2/3 environments.
The candidate is expected to:
- Be a self-driven technologist capable of working with minimal oversight
- Anticipate technical challenges and proactively develop solutions
- Support Agile development cycles and DevSecOps practices
- Contribute to modernization efforts aligned with federal cloud strategies
The role requires strong collaboration with stakeholders, business analysts, architects, and program leadership to deliver solutions that align with mission needs and compliance requirements.
Ascension’s experience supporting DHS programs through SharePoint, Power Platform, data analytics, and system modernization initiatives reinforces our ability to deliver high-impact CRM solutions aligned with federal mission objectives .
Day-to-Day Activities
- Design and develop Salesforce applications using Apex, Lightning Components, and Visualforce
- Configure Salesforce platform features including workflows, validation rules, and security models
- Translate business and functional requirements into technical solutions
- Integrate Salesforce with external systems via APIs and middleware
- Perform system enhancements and support ongoing modernization initiatives
- Troubleshoot and resolve Tier 2/3 production issues
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
- Develop and maintain technical documentation and system artifacts
- Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to align solutions with enterprise architecture
- Support data migration, data quality, and reporting/dashboard development
- Ensure compliance with federal security, privacy, and governance requirements
Job Features
| Job Category | IT, Software Development |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field | 8+ years of experience in software development, including 5+ years with Salesforce |
| Required Skills | Knowledge of Agile development methodologies| Experience with version control and CI/CD pipelines| Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills |
| Technical Skills | Strong expertise in: Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC) | Salesforce configuration and customization | REST/SOAP API integrations | Experience supporting enterprise system modernization or cloud transformation initiatives |
| Desired Skills | Experience supporting DHS or other federal agencies | Knowledge of FedRAMP, FISMA, and federal security frameworks | Experience with: MuleSoft or other integration platforms | DevSecOps pipelines (Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) | Data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) | Familiarity with ServiceNow or Microsoft | Power Platform | Experience with CRM modernization or customer experience transformation initiatives | Additional Salesforce certifications (e.g., Application Architect, System Architect) |
| Sustainability Requirements | Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust (Medium Risk) | U.S. Citizenship required |
Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Salesforce Developer (Technical Specialist III) to support a mission-critical DHS enterprise cloud and customer relationship management platform (ECCRMP) initiative. This role is central to designing, developing, and sustaining scalable Salesforce solutions that enable secure, high-performance customer engagement capabilities across the Department.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with deep Salesforce expertise who thrives in a fast-paced federal environment. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring system throughput, SLA compliance, and platform scalability, while aligning development efforts to mission outcomes.
This role is best suited for professionals with strong experience in Salesforce architecture, integration, and enterprise application development, combined with the ability to work collaboratively across program, business, and technical stakeholders.
Position Summary
The Senior Salesforce Developer will lead the design, development, and optimization of Salesforce-based enterprise solutions supporting DHS mission operations. This role requires a detail-oriented, highly analytical, and self-driven professional capable of translating complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
The candidate will operate within an Agile delivery environment, supporting system enhancements, integrations, automation workflows, and performance optimization initiatives. The role requires the ability to anticipate technical challenges, proactively design solutions, and maintain compliance with federal security and performance standards.
The successful candidate will bring:
- Strong problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to operate with minimal supervision in ambiguous environments
- Expertise in modern Salesforce development tools and frameworks
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions
Ascension’s work supporting DHS and other federal agencies includes application development, data integration, workflow automation, and enterprise system modernization, leveraging platforms such as Microsoft Power Platform, ServiceNow, and Salesforce .
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Design scalable Salesforce solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and mission requirements
- Develop custom Apex classes, triggers, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Visualforce pages
- Configure Salesforce modules including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud
- Integrate Salesforce with external systems using REST/SOAP APIs and middleware solutions
- Optimize system performance to ensure throughput and SLA compliance
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
- Implement workflow automation using Flow, Process Builder, and Apex-based solutions
- Maintain data integrity, governance, and security controls across the platform
- Troubleshoot system issues and provide root cause analysis and resolution
- Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and stakeholders to refine requirements
- Support DevOps processes including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and release management
- Document system architecture, configurations, and development artifacts
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team
Job Features
| Job Category | IT |
| Estimated Hourly Rate Equivalent: $65 – $80/hour What We Offer | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field | Minimum 7–10 years of experience in IT systems development | Minimum 5+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience |
| Required Skills | Strong proficiency in: Apex, SOQL, SOSL | Lightning Web Components (LWC) | Salesforce APIs and integrations |Salesforce Platform Developer I (required) |
| Technical Skills | Experience with Salesforce platform configuration and administration | Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments | Strong understanding of data modeling, system architecture, and enterprise integration patterns | Experience supporting federal or public sector clients (preferred DHS experience) |
| Desired Skills | Salesforce Platform Developer II | Salesforce Application | Architect or System Architect certifications Experience with: MuleSoft or other integration platforms DevOps tools (Git, Jenkins, Copado, Gearset) | CI/CD pipeline implementation | Familiarity with FedRAMP, FISMA, and federal security compliance requirements | Experience supporting large-scale CRM or enterprise cloud implementations | PMP, PMI-ACP, or SAFe certification (preferred)| Experience with data visualization, reporting, and analytics tools |
| Sustainability Requirements | Ability to obtain and maintain DHS Public Trust (Medium Risk) | U.S. Citizenship required |
Ascension LLC is seeking a Salesforce Business Analyst (Functional) to support a mission-critical Customer Relationship Management (CRM) modernization initiative within a federal environment. This role is central to enabling enterprise CRM transformation, governance, and operational excellence by bridging business needs with Salesforce platform capabilities.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on analyst who thrives at the intersection of business operations, governance processes, and CRM system optimization. This individual will play a critical role in requirements analysis, stakeholder coordination, and governance lifecycle support, including onboarding/offboarding workflows and dormant application tracking.
This position is essential to ensuring that CRM capabilities are aligned with mission needs, compliance standards, and enterprise governance frameworks—directly impacting customer experience, data integrity, and operational efficiency.
Position Summary
The Salesforce Business Analyst (Functional) will support the design, analysis, and optimization of CRM business processes within a Salesforce environment. The role focuses on requirements elicitation, governance support, stakeholder engagement, and operational analysis to enhance system usability and mission alignment.
The ideal candidate is:
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Skilled at translating business needs into functional requirements
- Comfortable working in ambiguous, evolving environments
- Proactive in identifying gaps, risks, and process improvements
- Capable of managing multiple priorities across stakeholders
This role supports key activities such as:
- Governance process development and enforcement
- CRM lifecycle management (onboarding/offboarding users and systems)
- Requirements analysis and documentation
- Stakeholder coordination and communication
- Data/process analysis supporting CRM optimization
The candidate will leverage tools such as Salesforce, Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), and potentially ServiceNow or workflow automation tools, aligning with Ascension’s proven delivery ecosystem .
Day-to-Day Activities
- Analyze and document business requirements for Salesforce CRM enhancements
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and requirements sessions
- Support onboarding and offboarding governance processes for CRM users and applications
- Track and manage dormant application usage and lifecycle status
- Develop functional specifications, user stories, and process workflows
- Collaborate with technical teams to translate requirements into system solutions
- Conduct gap analyses and recommend process improvements
- Develop dashboards, reports, and tracking tools to support decision-making
- Coordinate across business units to ensure alignment with governance policies
- Maintain documentation repositories, SOPs, and knowledge management artifacts
- Support testing activities including UAT coordination and validation
- Prepare executive briefings, reports, and stakeholder communications
Job Features
| Job Category | Data Analysis and Analytics |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Systems, Public Administration, or related field | 5–8+ years of experience in business analysis or functional consulting | 3+ years of experience supporting Salesforce CRM implementations or operations |
| Required Skills | Experience developing reports, dashboards, and data-driven insights | Proficiency with: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word| Collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint) | Excellent written and verbal communication skills |
| Technical Skills | Demonstrated experience in: Requirements elicitation and documentation | Business process analysis and improvement | Stakeholder engagement and facilitation |
| Desired Skills | Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Business Analyst, Administrator) | Experience supporting federal agencies, preferably DHS or similar | Familiarity with: ServiceNow or workflow automation tools | Data governance frameworks | Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) PMP, PMI-ACP, or CBAP certification preferred | Experience supporting enterprise CRM governance or transformation initiatives| Ability to support data analytics and KPI development aligned with program performance |
| Sustainability Requirement | Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust (Medium Risk) clearance | U.S. Citizenship required |
Ascension LLC is seeking a Salesforce Business Analyst (Functional) to support a mission-critical federal program focused on enterprise CRM platform modernization and operational performance improvement. This role is essential in bridging business needs with technical Salesforce solutions, ensuring that stakeholder requirements are translated into scalable, user-centered system capabilities.
The ideal candidate brings a combination of business process analysis, Salesforce platform expertise, and federal consulting experience, with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment supporting governance, platform teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
This position plays a critical role in helping the customer optimize customer relationship management processes, enhance data-driven decision-making, and improve mission delivery outcomes.
Position Summary
The Salesforce Business Analyst will support enterprise CRM initiatives by eliciting, analyzing, and translating business requirements into functional Salesforce solutions. This role requires a detail-oriented and strategic thinker who can navigate ambiguity, engage stakeholders, and drive outcomes across multiple workstreams.
The candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to both business and technical teams, ensuring that Salesforce capabilities align with operational goals and user needs. The role involves working across governance structures, supporting backlog prioritization, and contributing to continuous platform improvement.
The ideal candidate is:
- A self-driven problem solver who anticipates challenges and develops actionable solutions
- Skilled at managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
- Adept at facilitating stakeholder engagement and translating complex requirements into clear deliverables
- Experienced with Agile methodologies and CRM transformation efforts
Day-to-Day Activities
- Elicit business requirements through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and document analysis
- Translate business needs into functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria
- Analyze current-state CRM processes and recommend improvements aligned with Salesforce capabilities
- Support backlog grooming, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies with product owners and developers
- Develop process flows, use cases, and data models to support system design and enhancements
- Collaborate with developers, architects, and QA teams to ensure requirements are implemented accurately
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings, working groups, and governance discussions
- Produce reports, dashboards, and briefing materials to support decision-making
- Monitor system performance, user feedback, and adoption metrics to drive continuous improvement
- Coordinate with governance and platform teams to ensure alignment across parallel workstreams
- Support testing activities including UAT planning, execution, and validation
- Document system configurations, business rules, and standard operating procedures
Job Features
| Job Category | Business and Management, Data Analysis and Analytics |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field | 6+ years of experience in business analysis, CRM systems, or management consulting | Hands-on experience with Salesforce (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, or similar) |
| Required Skills | Strong understanding of business process analysis, requirements management, and workflow design | Experience supporting federal government clients | Proficiency with tools such as: Salesforce (preferred) | Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) Jira, Confluence, or similar Agile tools |
| Technical Skills | Demonstrated ability to: Translate business needs into technical requirements | Facilitate stakeholder engagement | Manage competing priorities | Strong written and verbal communication skills |
| Desired Skills | Salesforce Certification (e.g., Salesforce Administrator, Business Analyst, or Platform App Builder) | Experience supporting DHS or other federal agencies | Familiarity with: Data analytics and dashboard development (Power BI, Tableau) | Process automation tools (Power Platform, ServiceNow, UiPath) | Experience with Agile / Scrum methodologies (CSM, PMI-ACP preferred) | Knowledge of data governance and CRM data structures | Experience supporting enterprise transformation or modernization initiatives |
| Sustainability Requirements | Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust (Medium Risk) | U.S. Citizenship required |
Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Salesforce Developer to support enterprise-level Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform services within a federal environment. This role is critical to advancing mission-focused digital transformation initiatives by designing, developing, and optimizing Salesforce-based solutions that enhance customer engagement, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.
The ideal candidate is a high-performing technical leader who thrives in fast-paced, mission-driven environments and brings deep expertise in Salesforce development, integration, and enterprise architecture. This individual will play a key role in enabling scalable CRM solutions that align with federal program goals, compliance requirements, and evolving stakeholder needs.
This role directly supports Ascension’s core capabilities in Agile Development, Data & Technology Innovation, and Business Process Automation, leveraging platforms such as Salesforce, Microsoft Power Platform, and enterprise integration tools to deliver measurable outcomes.
Position Summary
The Senior Salesforce Developer serves as a technical subject matter expert and hands-on developer, responsible for designing, developing, and deploying Salesforce solutions that support complex business processes and customer engagement strategies.
The ideal candidate is:
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and solution-driven
- Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
- Skilled at translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions
- Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments while managing multiple priorities
- Experienced in supporting parallel development streams and Agile delivery models
This role will support system enhancements, integrations, automation, and performance optimization efforts, ensuring alignment with federal security, compliance, and data governance standards.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Design scalable Salesforce solutions aligned with business and mission requirements
- Develop custom Salesforce applications using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Visualforce
- Configure Salesforce objects, workflows, validation rules, and automation processes
- Integrate Salesforce with external systems using REST/SOAP APIs and middleware platforms
- Collaborate with business analysts, stakeholders, and program managers to refine requirements
- Lead technical design sessions and contribute to architectural decisions
- Support parallel development streams across multiple Agile teams
- Perform code reviews, testing, and deployment activities using CI/CD pipelines
- Troubleshoot system issues and implement performance improvements
- Ensure compliance with federal security standards and data governance policies
- Document system architecture, technical designs, and development processes
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to knowledge sharing across teams
Job Features
| Job Category | Technology & Digital Solutions |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field | 7+ years of experience in Salesforce development and implementation |
| Required Skills | Knowledge of: CI/CD tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Copado) Data modeling and database design | Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills | Ability to support federal clients and adhere to compliance requirements |
| Technical Skills | Strong experience with: Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC) | Salesforce Sales Cloud and/or Service Cloud | API integrations (REST/SOAP)|Experience working in Agile development environments |
| Desired Skills | Salesforce Certifications (one or more preferred): Salesforce Platform Developer I/II | Salesforce Administrator | Salesforce Application Architect or System Architect | Experience with: MuleSoft or other integration platforms | DevSecOps practices in federal environments | CRM modernization initiatives within DHS or similar agencies | Familiarity with: Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) ServiceNow or other enterprise platforms | Prior experience supporting DHS, FEMA, or other federal agencies | Experience with data governance, reporting, and dashboard development |
| Sustainability Requirements | Public Trust (Minimum)| Ability to obtain and maintain DHS suitability clearance |
Ascension is seeking a Junior Salesforce Developer / Salesforce Administrator to support a federal customer in advancing its enterprise Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of Salesforce-based solutions that support mission-critical operations.
The ideal candidate is an early-career professional with a strong foundation in Salesforce administration and development, combined with an interest in supporting federal programs through structured, data-driven, and secure system solutions. This role supports broader objectives in data management, workflow automation, system integration, and operational analytics, which are core to Ascension’s service delivery model .
This position plays a key role in helping the customer improve business processes, enhance data visibility, and ensure system configurations align with evolving mission requirements.
Position Summary
The Junior Salesforce Developer / Administrator will support the configuration, development, and maintenance of Salesforce environments, including sandbox management, user support, and DevSecOps-aligned activities. The candidate will work closely with senior developers, analysts, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable Salesforce solutions.
The ideal candidate is:
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Able to operate effectively in structured yet evolving environments
- Self-driven with the ability to anticipate issues and recommend solutions
- Comfortable supporting both technical development and operational analysis tasks
This role supports customer needs related to:
- CRM platform optimization
- Data integrity and reporting
- Secure configuration and deployment practices
- Business process automation
Day-to-Day Activities
- Configure and maintain Salesforce environments, including user roles, profiles, and permissions
- Support development activities including Apex, Lightning components, and workflows (as applicable to junior level)
- Assist in managing sandbox environments, including setup, refresh, and testing support
- Support DevSecOps processes including version control, repository management, and deployment coordination
- Perform data management activities including data imports, cleansing, and validation
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document requirements
- Develop reports and dashboards to support program performance tracking
- Assist in troubleshooting system issues and resolving user tickets
- Participate in testing activities, including unit testing and user acceptance testing (UAT)
- Document configurations, processes, and system changes
- Support continuous improvement efforts for CRM and workflow automation
Job Features
| Job Category | Software Development |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field | 1–3 years of experience supporting Salesforce (Admin and/or Development) |
| Required Skills | Basic knowledge of Salesforce development tools (Apex, SOQL, Lightning) | Familiarity with DevSecOps concepts and version control (e.g., Git) |
| Technical Skills | Experience with Salesforce configuration (users, roles, objects, workflows) | Experience with data management, reporting, and dashboards | Strong analytical and problem-solving skills | Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders |
| Desired Skills | Salesforce Certified Administrator (highly preferred)| Salesforce Platform App Builder or Developer I certification | Experience supporting federal or public sector clients | Familiarity with Agile development methodologies | Experience with tools such as: GitHub or similar repositories | Jira or Azure DevOps | Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate) | Exposure to security and compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST) | Experience supporting CRM integrations or API-based systems |
| Sustainability Requirements | Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust (Moderate Risk) | U.S. Citizenship required |
Ascension is seeking a high-performing Salesforce Technical Architect (CTA Preferred) to lead enterprise-level architecture, governance, and innovation initiatives supporting a mission-critical Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform within a federal environment.
This role is essential to ensuring that Salesforce capabilities are secure, scalable, compliant, and aligned with DHS enterprise architecture standards. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise across Salesforce platforms and a strong ability to translate mission needs into sustainable, future-ready solutions.
The successful candidate will be a strategic technologist and hands-on architect who thrives in complex environments, can guide cross-functional teams, and ensures that platform changes are coordinated, governed, and aligned with long-term modernization goals.
Position Summary
The Salesforce Technical Architect will serve as the senior technical authority for Salesforce architecture, integration, and governance, supporting enterprise CRM capabilities across multiple stakeholders and mission areas.
This role focuses on:
- Enterprise-level architecture design and governance
- Change coordination across Salesforce environments
- Technology innovation and continuous improvement
- Technical analysis, reporting, and documentation (including POCs)
The ideal candidate is:
- Detail-oriented and highly analytical
- Comfortable operating in ambiguous, evolving environments
- Capable of leading architecture decisions while collaborating across program, business, and technical teams
- Skilled at anticipating risks and designing scalable solutions
- Adept at balancing innovation with compliance and governance
This role supports mission outcomes by ensuring the Salesforce ecosystem is optimized for performance, security, usability, and long-term sustainability.
Day-to-Day Activities
- Lead enterprise Salesforce architecture design across CRM components, integrations, and data models
- Define and enforce architecture governance frameworks, standards, and best practices
- Coordinate and oversee enterprise-level Salesforce environment changes
- Conduct technical analysis and system impact assessments for new requirements and enhancements
- Design and validate scalable, secure, and compliant Salesforce solutions
- Develop and review architecture artifacts, technical documentation, and POCs
- Collaborate with program managers, developers, and stakeholders to align technical solutions with mission needs
- Lead integration design across external systems and enterprise platforms
- Evaluate and recommend technology innovations and enhancements to improve CRM performance and user experience
- Support DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and release management processes
- Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies for system performance, security, and scalability
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams and junior architects
- Participate in architecture review boards and governance forums
- Ensure compliance with federal security standards and data governance requirements
Job Features
| Job Category | Technology & Digital Solutions |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field | 10+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years in Salesforce architecture |
| Required Skills | Active Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) OR ability to obtain (preferred but not required at hire)| Strong experience with: Salesforce platform architecture (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud)| Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Visualforce | Salesforce integrations (REST/SOAP APIs, middleware platforms) |
| Technical Skills | Experience designing enterprise-scale CRM solutions in a federal environment | Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and release management practices| Experience with data architecture, governance, and security models| Strong understanding of federal IT compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST)| Excellent communication skills with ability to brief technical and non-technical stakeholders |
| Desired Skills | Active Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) (Highly Preferred) | Additional Salesforce certifications (Application Architect, System Architect) | Experience supporting DHS or other federal agencies Familiarity with: MuleSoft or other integration platforms| Enterprise data platforms and analytics tools Agile and SAFe methodologies| Experience supporting enterprise cloud modernization initiatives | Strong background in technology innovation and proof-of-concept (POC) development | Master’s Degree in a related field |
| Sustainability Requirements | Ability to obtain and maintain DHS Public Trust (Medium Risk) | U.S. Citizenship required |
Ascension LLC is seeking a Salesforce Release Manager / DevOps Lead to support enterprise cloud modernization and CRM platform services within a mission-critical federal environment. This role is central to ensuring stable, secure, and scalable Salesforce platform releases, supporting parallel development streams and 24/7 operational readiness.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized, technically proficient DevOps leader with deep experience in Salesforce environments, CI/CD pipelines, and release governance. This individual will serve as the bridge between development, QA, security, and operations, ensuring seamless deployments while maintaining compliance with federal standards.
This role directly supports Ascension’s mission to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risk, and deliver enterprise transformation outcomes through disciplined program execution and modern technology delivery.
Position Summary
The Salesforce Release Manager / DevOps Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing application releases across the Salesforce ecosystem, ensuring minimal disruption to mission operations. The role requires oversight of release cycles, environment management, deployment automation, and governance processes.
The selected candidate will operate in a fast-paced, multi-release environment, supporting parallel development tracks and continuous integration pipelines. Success in this role requires strong technical leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate and resolve risks before they impact production.
The candidate must be self-driven, solutions-oriented, and capable of working in complex federal environments with minimal oversight, while maintaining alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance requirements.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Plan and manage end-to-end Salesforce release cycles across multiple environments (Dev, Test, UAT, Prod)
- Coordinate with developers, QA teams, and stakeholders to ensure release readiness
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using DevOps tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jenkins)
- Manage version control and branching strategies across parallel development efforts
- Oversee deployment activities, including scheduling, execution, rollback planning, and validation
- Monitor system performance post-release and resolve deployment-related issues
- Develop and enforce release governance, documentation, and standard operating procedures
- Ensure compliance with federal security and change management requirements
- Facilitate release readiness reviews and stakeholder communication briefings
- Automate deployment processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual errors
- Support 24/7 operational coverage, including after-hours releases when required
- Identify risks and dependencies and implement mitigation strategies
Job Features
| Job Category | IT |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field | 8+ years of experience in IT systems, with 5+ years in Salesforce release management or DevOps |
| Required Skills | Knowledge of Agile and DevSecOps methodologies | Experience supporting federal IT environments and compliance frameworks | Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills |
| Technical Skills | Demonstrated experience managing enterprise Salesforce environments | Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)| Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, deployments, and metadata management| Experience with version control systems (Git-based repositories) |
| Desired Skills | Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Administrator, Platform App Builder, DevOps Center) | DevOps certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer, AWS DevOps Engineer) | Experience with Salesforce DevOps tools (Copado, Gearset, AutoRABIT) | Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud)| Familiarity with security frameworks (FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP) PMP, PMI-ACP, or Scrum certifications | Experience supporting DHS or similar federal agencies |
Ascension is seeking a senior-level Program Director / Engagement Executive to provide executive oversight, strategic alignment, and stakeholder engagement leadership in support of a federal enterprise program. This role serves as the bridge between executive leadership and program delivery, ensuring that mission objectives, program performance, and stakeholder expectations are aligned and achieved.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in federal program management, governance frameworks, and executive-level stakeholder engagement, with the ability to guide multiple project managers and teams toward successful delivery outcomes. This individual will play a critical role in driving program performance, aligning strategic priorities, and supporting executive decision-making across the engagement.
This role is essential to ensuring that program outcomes align with agency mission goals, regulatory expectations, and enterprise transformation objectives—consistent with Ascension’s core strengths in program management, stakeholder engagement, and performance optimization .
Position Summary
The Program Director / Engagement Executive provides enterprise-level oversight and governance across program activities, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives and operational execution. This role is responsible for engagement leadership, performance management oversight, and stakeholder coordination across multiple functional areas.
The successful candidate is a strategic thinker and execution-focused leader who thrives in complex federal environments. They are expected to operate with minimal oversight, anticipate risks, guide program direction, and ensure delivery excellence.
The candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong executive presence and communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple stakeholders
- Experience leading large-scale federal programs or portfolios
- Capability to translate strategy into actionable program direction
- Expertise in governance, performance management, and reporting
Day-to-Day / Core Responsibilities
- Provide executive oversight for program delivery, ensuring alignment with agency mission and strategic priorities
- Lead stakeholder engagement efforts, including executive briefings, governance boards, and performance reviews
- Guide program managers and project teams to ensure effective execution and delivery outcomes
- Establish and maintain governance frameworks, including reporting cadence, risk management, and escalation pathways
- Oversee program performance metrics, KPIs, and reporting to ensure transparency and accountability
- Support strategic planning activities, including roadmap development and alignment with agency objectives
- Facilitate executive-level meetings, decision forums, and cross-functional coordination sessions
- Identify risks and issues proactively, and implement mitigation strategies
- Ensure quality and consistency across deliverables, reports, and program outputs
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across program operations and delivery processes
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including government leadership and contractor teams
- Support business development and growth efforts, where applicable, by strengthening client relationships
Job Features
| Job Category | Project Management |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, IT, or related field | 10–15+ years of relevant federal program management experience | 5+ years in a senior leadership or program director role |
| Required Skills | Demonstrated experience managing large-scale federal programs or portfolios | Strong knowledge of program governance, performance management, and reporting frameworks | Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) | PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification |
| Technical Skills | Experience supporting executive stakeholders within federal agencies (SES-level preferred) | Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and multiple project managers | Excellent communication, facilitation, and executive briefing skills |
| Desired Skills | Master’s Degree in Business, Public Policy, or related discipline | Experience supporting DHS or similar federal agencies | Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, or hybrid program management frameworks| Experience with data analytics, dashboards, and performance reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)| Certification in Agile (PMI-ACP, SAFe, Scrum) | Experience supporting enterprise transformation or digital modernization initiatives| Knowledge of tools such as ServiceNow, Power Platform, or workflow automation technologies |
| Sustainability Requirements | Ability to obtain and maintain DHS Public Trust (Medium Risk) or higher | U.S. Citizenship required |
Ascension LLC is seeking a Salesforce Business Analyst (Functional) who thrives at the intersection of mission delivery, customer experience, and enterprise CRM transformation. This role is critical to supporting a DHS customer implementing and optimizing a Customer Relationship Management Platform (ECCRMP).
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on analyst who can translate mission needs into Salesforce-driven solutions. This individual will work across governance, platform, and stakeholder teams to ensure CRM capabilities align with operational goals, enhance customer engagement, and drive measurable outcomes.
This role is essential to ensuring the success of enterprise CRM modernization efforts that support mission-critical operations, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making.
Position Summary
The Salesforce Business Analyst (Functional) will serve as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, supporting the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Salesforce-based CRM solutions.
The ideal candidate is:
- Highly analytical and detail-oriented
- Comfortable working in ambiguous, evolving environments
- Skilled at eliciting requirements, facilitating workshops, and translating business needs into system functionality
- Capable of supporting parallel workstreams across governance and platform teams
This role will support:
- Business process analysis and reengineering
- CRM configuration and optimization
- Data-driven decision support
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
The candidate will leverage tools such as:
- Salesforce (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, or similar)
- Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform)
- Data visualization and reporting tools
Ascension’s experience in data analytics, workflow automation, and program management directly supports this role’s success in delivering scalable CRM solutions .
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Analyze business processes and translate requirements into Salesforce functional specifications
- Facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops, and requirements sessions
- Develop user stories, process flows, and business requirements documentation
- Collaborate with developers and architects to ensure accurate solution design and implementation
- Support CRM configuration, testing, and validation activities
- Monitor system performance and recommend process improvements and enhancements
- Develop dashboards, reports, and data-driven insights to support decision-making
- Coordinate with governance teams to ensure alignment with enterprise standards
- Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and deployment activities
- Maintain documentation including SOPs, workflows, and knowledge artifacts
- Provide change management and end-user support during system adoption
- Track risks, issues, and dependencies across multiple workstreams
Job Features
| Job Category | Business and Management, Data Analysis and Analytics |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field | Minimum 5–7 years of experience in business analysis or CRM-related roles | Minimum 3+ years of Salesforce functional experience |
| Required Skills | Strong understanding of: Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) | Data analysis and reporting concepts | Proficiency with: Salesforce (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud) | Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) |
| Technical Skills | Demonstrated experience in: Requirements elicitation and documentation | Business process modeling (BPMN or similar) | CRM implementation or enhancement projects | Experience supporting federal government clients (preferred DHS) | Excellent written and verbal communication skills |
| Desired Skills | Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified Business Analyst, Admin) | Experience with: Power BI or Tableau | SharePoint and Microsoft Power Platform ServiceNow or other enterprise platforms | PMP, PMI-ACP, or CBAP certification | Experience supporting enterprise-level CRM transformation initiatives | Familiarity with DHS mission environments and customer engagement platforms | Experience supporting data governance and reporting frameworks |
| Sustainability Requirements | Ability to obtain and maintain DHS Public Trust (Medium Risk) | U.S. Citizenship required |
The Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Lead is responsible for facilitating Agile processes, ensuring sprint execution, and coordinating across technical and functional teams to deliver enterprise solutions. This role serves as the bridge between product owners, developers, and stakeholders, ensuring that priorities are translated into actionable deliverables and completed efficiently.
The ideal candidate is:
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Proactive in identifying risks and removing impediments
- Comfortable working in ambiguous and evolving environments
- Skilled at managing competing priorities across multiple teams
- Experienced in Agile tools such as Jira and enterprise DevSecOps pipelines
This role supports Agile delivery, release coordination, cross-team execution, and incident support, ensuring alignment between development activities and mission-critical outcomes.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
- Track sprint progress, velocity, and performance metrics using Jira or similar tools
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across development, testing, release, and operations
- Remove impediments impacting team delivery and escalate risks as needed
- Support release planning and execution across multiple environments
- Collaborate with Product Owners to refine backlog and prioritize user stories
- Ensure alignment between committed stories and delivered outcomes
- Monitor Agile KPIs and provide reporting to leadership
- Drive continuous improvement across Agile processes and team performance
- Support incident response coordination and operational readiness activities
- Facilitate communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
- Document processes, workflows, and lessons learned to improve delivery maturity
Job Features
| Job Category | Management Consulting |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s Degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or related field | 5–8+ years of experience in Agile delivery, Scrum Master, or project delivery roles |
| Required Skills | Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and Agile reporting tools |
| Technical Skills | Demonstrated experience supporting federal IT or enterprise system programs | Strong experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) | Experience coordinating cross-team delivery in Dev, Release, and Operations environments | Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills | Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment |
| Desired Skills | Scrum Master Certification (CSM, SAFe Scrum Master, PMI-ACP) | Experience supporting DHS or other federal civilian agencies | Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Salesforce CRM platforms) | Experience with DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD processes | Background in process improvement or business process reengineering | PMP certification or equivalent project management experience | Experience supporting enterprise CRM or case management systems |
| Sustainability Requirements | Ability to obtain and maintain DHS Public Trust (Medium Risk) | U.S. Citizenship required |
Ascension LLC is seeking a Salesforce Technical Project Manager to lead mission-critical CRM platform initiatives supporting a federal client within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This role is essential to ensuring successful delivery of enterprise cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) services, with a strong emphasis on project governance, stakeholder coordination, and performance oversight across all contract objectives.
The ideal candidate is a strategic and execution-focused leader with deep experience managing Salesforce implementations in federal environments, capable of aligning technical delivery with mission outcomes. This individual will serve as the primary interface with the COR and program stakeholders, ensuring transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across all workstreams.
This role is critical to achieving program success by driving quality reporting, governance compliance, and performance metrics aligned with QASP requirements, ensuring all objectives are met efficiently and effectively.
Position Summary
The Salesforce Technical Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of Salesforce-based CRM solutions in a federal environment. The role requires strong expertise in Agile delivery, program governance, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment with DHS mission priorities.
The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, detail-oriented leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments. They must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities, anticipate risks, and proactively develop solutions while maintaining strong communication with federal stakeholders. This individual will leverage tools such as Salesforce, Microsoft 365 (including Power Platform), Jira, and ServiceNow, along with structured project management methodologies, to ensure successful delivery and reporting.
Ascension’s experience supporting DHS programs in project management, stakeholder engagement, data analytics, and SharePoint-based collaboration environments directly aligns with the needs of this role, including governance, reporting, and performance tracking.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Lead and manage end-to-end Salesforce CRM project delivery across all lifecycle phases
- Coordinate with COR and stakeholders to conduct quarterly program reviews and status briefings
- Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, project plans, and risk registers
- Oversee Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
- Establish and enforce project governance frameworks and performance controls
- Monitor and report quality metrics in alignment with QASP requirements
- Produce monthly and quarterly performance reports and executive dashboards
- Manage cross-functional teams including developers, analysts, and SMEs
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement sessions, working groups, and decision forums
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure program success
- Ensure compliance with federal IT standards, security, and data governance policies
- Oversee configuration and deployment of Salesforce solutions
- Support change management, user adoption, and training activities
- Coordinate integration efforts with enterprise systems and data sources
Job Features
| Job Category | IT, Project Management |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field | 8+ years of project management experience, including federal programs | 3+ years managing Salesforce implementations or CRM platforms |
| Required Skills | Active PMP (Project Management Professional) certification | Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies| Proficiency with tools such as Salesforce, Jira, MS Project, Power BI, and SharePoint |
| Technical Skills | Experience supporting federal agencies (preferably DHS or similar | Experience with QASP metrics, performance reporting, and governance frameworks | Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional technical teams | Excellent written and verbal communication skills |
| Desired Skills | Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Administrator, Platform App Builder) | Experience with ServiceNow and Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) | Experience with data analytics, dashboards, and KPI development | Knowledge of federal acquisition lifecycle and COR processes | Experience supporting cloud-based enterprise systems in GovCon environments | Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines |
| Sustainability Requirements | Ability to obtain and maintain DHS Public Trust (Medium Risk) clearance |
Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Cost Estimating Quality Assurance Analyst to serve as a critical contributor supporting federal cost estimation, validation, and quality review efforts. This role is essential to ensuring that all cost estimates meet GAO Cost Estimating and Assessment Guide standards, DoD methodologies, and federal best practices.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, analytically rigorous professional who brings deep experience in cost estimate validation, independent review, and QA/QC processes. This individual will play a key role in safeguarding the integrity, defensibility, and auditability of cost models used to inform high-impact government decisions.
This position is highly visible and directly supports mission-critical financial and acquisition decision-making. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in structured and ambiguous environments, advising senior stakeholders, and identifying risks, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities across cost estimating processes.
Position Summary
The Senior Cost Estimating QA Analyst is responsible for conducting independent reviews of cost estimates, validating methodologies, ensuring compliance with federal estimating standards, and supporting continuous improvement of cost estimating practices.
This role requires a strong understanding of cost modeling techniques, risk analysis, sensitivity analysis, and lifecycle cost estimating, as well as experience applying frameworks such as GAO, ICE (Independent Cost Estimate), and DoD CAPE guidance.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to detect inconsistencies, gaps, and risks in cost estimates
- Experience working with large datasets, cost models, and estimation tools (e.g., SEER, ACEIT, Excel-based models)
- Strong communication skills to translate technical findings into actionable insights
Ascension’s professionals support federal clients through data-driven analysis, structured methodologies, and continuous improvement frameworks to enhance decision-making and program performance .
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Perform independent validation reviews of cost estimates, assumptions, and methodologies
- Assess compliance with GAO Cost Estimating Guide, DoD, and agency-specific standards
- Evaluate cost models for accuracy, completeness, traceability, and credibility
- Conduct sensitivity analysis, risk analysis, and uncertainty assessments
- Identify inconsistencies, gaps, and methodological weaknesses in estimates
- Document QA/QC findings and develop corrective action recommendations
- Collaborate with cost estimators, analysts, and program stakeholders to resolve issues
- Develop and maintain QA/QC checklists, review frameworks, and validation templates
- Support development of Independent Cost Estimates (ICEs) and validation reports
- Prepare and deliver briefings and technical reports for leadership and stakeholders
- Ensure audit readiness and documentation traceability for all cost estimating activities
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance cost estimating quality
Job Features
| Job Category | Project Management |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business, or related field | 6–10+ years of experience in cost estimating, cost analysis, or cost validation |
| Required Skills | Proficiency in Excel and cost modeling tools (e.g., ACEIT, SEER, PRICE, Crystal Ball) | Proficiency in Excel and cost modeling tools (e.g., ACEIT, SEER, PRICE, Crystal Ball) |
| Technical Skills | Demonstrated experience applying GAO Cost Estimating and Assessment Guide | Experience with DoD or Federal cost estimating methodologies | Experience conducting independent cost reviews or QA/QC assessments | Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills | Ability to communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences |
| Desired Skills | Master’s Degree in a related field | Certifications such as: Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) | DAWIA Certification (Cost Estimating or Program Management) PMP or similar | Experience supporting Independent Cost Estimates (ICE) or Program Office Estimates (POE) | Familiarity with risk modeling and Monte Carlo simulations | Experience supporting federal acquisition lifecycle or capital planning processes | Knowledge of OMB, GAO, and DoD CAPE guidance | Experience working in federal consulting environments |
| Sustainability Requirements | Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Medium Risk) | U.S. Citizenship required |