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Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Logistics Analyst to provide advanced logistics planning, supply chain analysis, readiness reporting, and operational sustainment support within a mission-critical defense environment. This role supports global operations requiring precision, responsiveness, and analytical rigor.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep logistics domain expertise, capable of translating operational requirements into actionable supply chain, maintenance, and sustainment solutions. This individual must understand DoD logistics frameworks, inventory control processes, maintenance planning, and performance metrics that drive operational readiness.

This role is critical to ensuring logistics systems, material readiness, and operational support activities align with mission objectives and regulatory requirements.

Position Summary

Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Logistics Analyst to support the Department of Defense (DoD), United States Navy, Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) at Patuxent River, Maryland in providing analytical support services that enhance operational readiness, lifecycle sustainment, and supply chain performance across Navy aviation platforms and associated systems.

This role directly supports the Fleet Readiness Center’s mission to ensure aircraft and aviation systems are maintained, modernized, and returned to operational status in a timely and cost-effective manner. The Senior Logistics Analyst will provide high-level logistics analysis, sustainment planning, performance tracking, and data-driven recommendations to Navy leadership and program stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned logistics professional with deep experience in DoD supply chain environments, lifecycle logistics, readiness reporting, configuration control, and sustainment analysis. This individual must be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of working within structured Navy processes and data systems while advising senior leadership on risk, performance trends, and operational impacts.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring Navy aviation assets maintain readiness levels required to support fleet operations.

Key Tools, Systems, and Processes

The Senior Logistics Analyst is expected to work within and support:

• DoD logistics and supply chain systems (e.g., GCSS-AF, DPAS, LIMS, TRIRIGA or similar)
• Inventory control and asset management systems
• Maintenance tracking systems
• Configuration management processes
• Material readiness and sustainment reporting
• Microsoft 365 (Excel advanced analytics, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams)
• Data visualization dashboards
• Logistics risk assessments and mitigation frameworks
• SOP development and process improvement documentation
• FAR/DFARS compliance awareness

Day-to-Day / Core Responsibilities

• Analyze logistics, supply chain, and sustainment data to assess readiness levels
• Develop forecasts for material requirements and resource allocation
• Evaluate inventory control procedures and recommend optimization strategies
• Coordinate with supply, maintenance, and operational teams to resolve material shortages
• Prepare readiness and logistics performance reports for senior leadership
• Monitor key performance indicators and develop dashboards
• Conduct root cause analysis for supply chain delays or operational gaps
• Support configuration management and asset accountability processes
• Develop and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Participate in planning meetings, operational reviews, and logistics briefings
• Coordinate logistics planning for exercises, deployments, and contingency operations
• Track logistics-related risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with DoD regulations and applicable policies
• Maintain documentation and audit-ready records

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Ascension LLC is seeking a Computer Scientist to support mission-critical analytical, modeling, and systems engineering activities for a federal defense customer operating in a complex, data-intensive environment. This role is essential to enabling reliable decision support, system integration, and performance analysis across operational and enterprise systems.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in computer science, applied analytics, and systems development, coupled with the ability to operate effectively in a structured but evolving operational environment. This role directly supports the customer’s ability to analyze large datasets, develop and maintain analytical models, integrate disparate systems, and translate technical outputs into actionable insights that inform leadership decisions.

This position is well-suited for a technically grounded professional who thrives at the intersection of data, modeling, software, and mission operations, and who values precision, accountability, and mission impact.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Computer Scientist (Journeyman) will support the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) under the Analytical Support Services IDIQ.

This role directly supports the Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) by performing research, analysis, and development activities that enhance enterprise-level analytics capability, modeling, and dashboard improvements in support of end-to-end aviation readiness and project analysis initiatives.

The Computer Scientist (Journeyman) will design, develop, test, and sustain analytical models, decision-support tools, and business application solutions that enable NAVAIR FRC leadership to:

• Improve aviation maintenance and readiness analytics
• Enhance modeling and simulation environments
• Strengthen dashboard performance reporting and data visualization
• Support operational and strategic data-driven decision making

The ideal candidate is a technically strong, analytically rigorous professional who can operate effectively within a defense acquisition and aviation sustainment environment. This individual must be detail-oriented, mission-focused, and comfortable working in a structured DoD environment while still being innovative in solving complex analytical and system integration challenges.

The role requires the ability to translate operational requirements into scalable, secure, and compliant analytical solutions that align with DoD cybersecurity, configuration management, and enterprise IT governance standards.

This position is critical to enabling the Fleet Readiness Center to modernize its analytical ecosystem and improve visibility across Naval Aviation Enterprise performance metrics.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

The Computer Scientist (Journeyman) is expected to perform the following activities in support of the contract:

• Develop analytical models, algorithms, and scripts to support mission and system analysis
• Analyze structured and unstructured datasets to identify trends, risks, and performance indicators
• Support modeling and simulation activities, including scenario development and validation
• Integrate data from multiple sources to support enterprise-level analysis
• Evaluate system performance, data quality, and analytical outputs for accuracy and reliability
• Document methodologies, assumptions, models, and results in accordance with customer standards
• Collaborate with senior analysts, engineers, and stakeholders to refine requirements and outputs
• Troubleshoot data, model, or system issues and recommend corrective actions
• Support configuration management, version control, and technical reviews
• Brief analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences as required

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Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst to support mission-critical Command and Control and operational analytics functions within an Air Operations Center (AOC) environment.

This role is designed for a seasoned analytical professional who thrives in high-tempo operational environments and understands how to translate complex operational data into actionable insights for senior military leadership. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in operational research, modeling and simulation, system validation, performance measurement, and decision-support analytics within DoD or Federal mission environments.

This is a high-impact position supporting 24/7 global operations readiness, integrating operational planning, system validation, training readiness analytics, and performance optimization across AOC Weapon System activities.

Position Summary

Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst to support the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Fleet Readiness Center (FRC).

This role directly supports the Commander, Fleet Readiness Center (COMFRC) Procurement Group (PG) in advancing the Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) analytics capability, modeling, and dashboard improvements in support of end-to-end project analysis initiatives.

The Senior Operations Research Analyst will provide advanced analytical modeling, research, and decision-support capabilities to enhance enterprise-level visibility across aviation maintenance, logistics, readiness, and performance management functions. This position plays a mission-critical role in enabling data-driven decisions that impact fleet readiness and operational effectiveness across Naval Aviation.

The ideal candidate is a highly analytical and technically proficient professional who thrives in complex operational environments. The candidate must be self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of working with minimal supervision while engaging senior stakeholders. This individual will design and implement quantitative models, conduct statistical and operational analysis, and develop dashboards that improve enterprise performance transparency.

The role requires expertise in:

• Operations research methodologies
• Statistical modeling and simulation
• Data analytics and visualization
• Optimization modeling
• Decision analysis
• Performance metrics and readiness analytics

Tools and platforms may include (but are not limited to):

• Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy)
• R
• SQL
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Advanced Excel modeling
• Simulation tools
• Microsoft 365 environment

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Analyze operational system data including C4I, GCCS, ISR, and COP inputs to identify trends, risk indicators, and performance gaps
• Develop and maintain operational readiness metrics and performance dashboards
• Conduct modeling and simulation analyses to evaluate Courses of Action (COA)
• Support validation testing of AOC systems prior to exercises and real-world operations
• Perform cost-benefit and trade studies for system upgrades and capability enhancements
• Evaluate system performance against mission requirements and operational standards
• Support configuration management compliance assessments and baseline reviews
• Participate in DT&E and OT&E activities for new or upgraded C2 technologies
• Develop analytical briefings, white papers, and executive-level reports
• Collaborate with system engineers, network administrators, ISR personnel, and training staff
• Assist with development of Crew Mission Readiness metrics and evaluation criteria
• Provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency, resiliency, and decision speed
• Support knowledge management initiatives leveraging cyber operational data

Ascension LLC is seeking a Privacy Safeguards & Risk Management Specialist to support a federal education client in strengthening privacy protections, managing data risk, and ensuring compliance with federal privacy and information security requirements. This role is critical to safeguarding sensitive student, family, and institutional data while enabling the responsible use of data for program oversight, analytics, and technical assistance.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in privacy frameworks, risk management, and compliance, paired with practical experience translating regulatory requirements into actionable safeguards, controls, and guidance. This position is well suited for professionals who thrive at the intersection of policy, technology, and operations and who are motivated by mission-driven work that directly impacts public trust and data protection outcomes.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Privacy Safeguards & Risk Management Specialist supports the design, implementation, and monitoring of privacy and risk management practices across programs, systems, and technical assistance activities. The role focuses on identifying privacy risks, assessing safeguards, advising stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with federal laws, regulations, and guidance, including FERPA, PPRA, FISMA, OMB Circular A-130, and NIST standards.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and self-directed, with the ability to work effectively in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. The specialist is expected to anticipate privacy risks, recommend mitigation strategies, support compliance assessments, and contribute to continuous improvement of privacy governance and risk management processes. Tools and processes commonly used in this role include privacy impact assessments, risk registers, control assessments, policy documentation, and collaboration platforms such as Microsoft 365.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

• Conduct privacy risk assessments and analyze data handling practices across programs and systems
• Develop, review, and update privacy safeguards, policies, procedures, and supporting documentation
• Support Privacy Impact Assessments and related compliance artifacts
• Map program activities and systems to applicable privacy and security requirements
• Identify gaps in privacy controls and recommend risk mitigation strategies
• Advise technical and non-technical stakeholders on privacy-by-design and data minimization practices
• Support incident response planning related to privacy and data protection issues
• Track privacy risks and remediation actions using structured risk management tools
• Collaborate with program, IT, legal, and data teams to ensure consistent application of safeguards
• Contribute to training materials, guidance, and technical assistance resources related to privacy compliance
• Monitor changes in federal privacy and information security guidance and assess impact to client operations

Ascension LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Intake Processing Specialist to support client-facing intake, submission review, and case initiation activities for a mission-driven government program. This role is essential to ensuring that incoming requests, applications, complaints, or submissions are accurately received, validated, documented, and routed in accordance with established policies, timelines, and quality standards.

The Intake Processing Specialist plays a critical role at the front end of the program lifecycle, serving as the first operational touchpoint for stakeholders and ensuring the integrity, completeness, and readiness of submissions for downstream review and action. Ideal candidates will bring strong administrative, data handling, and customer service skills, along with the ability to operate in a structured, compliance-driven environment.

This role is well suited for candidates with experience in program operations, intake processing, case management support, or administrative services who are comfortable working with digital tools and standardized workflows.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Intake Processing Specialist is responsible for receiving, reviewing, logging, and processing incoming submissions in support of the client’s program operations. This includes validating submission completeness, entering and maintaining data in intake or case management systems, coordinating with internal teams to resolve issues, and ensuring all activities align with client policies, service-level agreements, and data protection requirements.

The ideal candidate is organized, methodical, and quality-focused, with the ability to manage multiple submissions concurrently while maintaining accuracy and timeliness. The role requires discretion, professionalism, and the ability to follow defined processes while escalating issues appropriately. Success in this role depends on strong attention to detail, effective communication, and comfort working with structured workflows and performance metrics.

Tools and processes may include intake portals, case management systems, document management platforms, ticketing systems, spreadsheets, and standard operating procedures.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

• Receive and process incoming applications, requests, or submissions through designated intake channels
• Review submissions for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to program requirements
• Enter, update, and maintain intake data within client-designated systems or databases
• Apply standardized intake checklists and validation criteria
• Flag incomplete or non-compliant submissions and coordinate follow-up actions
• Route validated submissions to appropriate program staff or functional teams
• Track intake volumes, processing status, and turnaround times
• Respond to basic submitter inquiries related to intake status or requirements
• Maintain organized electronic records in accordance with retention and privacy standards
• Support quality control checks and participate in continuous process improvement efforts
• Adhere to all data protection, confidentiality, and security requirements

Ascension LLC is seeking a Web Content & Accessibility Specialist to support a mission-driven federal client by ensuring public-facing digital content is accurate, accessible, compliant, and user-centered. This role is critical to helping the client meet statutory accessibility requirements, improve the usability of web-based resources, and deliver clear, inclusive information to diverse audiences.

The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of web content management, accessibility compliance expertise, and stakeholder collaboration skills. This position is well suited for professionals who are passionate about digital equity, understand federal accessibility standards, and can translate complex requirements into practical, compliant web solutions. The role directly supports program transparency, public trust, and equitable access to information.

Position Summary

The Web Content & Accessibility Specialist supports the planning, development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of accessible digital content across client websites and platforms. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA standards, and federal digital policies, while also enhancing content clarity, consistency, and usability.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working in a regulated environment. They are self-driven, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision. This role requires the ability to anticipate accessibility risks, identify content gaps, recommend remediation strategies, and collaborate effectively with technical teams, content owners, and program stakeholders.

The Specialist is expected to resolve accessibility issues, support audits and reviews, improve content workflows, and ensure digital materials meet both compliance and user experience expectations. Tools may include enterprise CMS platforms, accessibility testing tools, document remediation software, collaboration platforms, and analytics dashboards.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

• Review, edit, and publish web content to ensure compliance with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA standards
• Conduct manual and automated accessibility testing using approved tools and methodologies
• Identify accessibility issues in web pages, documents, and multimedia content and recommend remediation strategies
• Remediate or coordinate remediation of PDFs, Word documents, presentations, and other digital assets
• Collaborate with developers, designers, and content owners to embed accessibility best practices into workflows
• Develop and maintain accessibility checklists, style guides, and content standards
• Support accessibility audits, compliance reporting, and corrective action tracking
• Provide guidance and training to stakeholders on accessible content creation and maintenance
• Monitor regulatory updates and emerging accessibility best practices relevant to federal web environments
• Document processes, findings, and recommendations clearly for technical and non-technical audiences

Ascension LLC is seeking a Privacy Technical Assistance Specialist to support the U.S. Department of Education’s Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). This role is critical to helping education agencies, institutions, and stakeholders understand and apply federal privacy requirements related to student data protection.

The ideal candidate is a privacy-focused professional with strong domain knowledge in education data privacy and the ability to translate complex statutory and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance. This position plays a key role in advancing PTAC’s mission by providing technical assistance, developing privacy resources, and supporting compliance with laws such as FERPA and PPRA.

This role is well suited for someone who combines policy knowledge, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills, and who is motivated by mission-driven work that directly impacts students, families, and educators nationwide.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Privacy Technical Assistance Specialist provides subject matter expertise and hands-on support related to federal education privacy laws and best practices. The role supports PTAC’s technical assistance activities, including responding to stakeholder inquiries, developing guidance materials, and supporting outreach and training initiatives.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working independently in a remote environment. They should be comfortable operating in an environment with evolving guidance and priorities, able to anticipate issues, synthesize information from multiple sources, and provide clear recommendations. The role requires strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with policy, legal, technical, and program staff.

The specialist will use collaboration and knowledge management tools to track inquiries, develop resources, and ensure consistent, accurate responses aligned with Department of Education policy and federal requirements.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

• Provide technical assistance and subject matter support on federal education privacy laws, including FERPA and PPRA
• Analyze privacy-related questions submitted by education stakeholders and draft clear, accurate responses
• Develop, review, and update privacy guidance materials, FAQs, toolkits, and technical assistance resources
• Support the planning and delivery of virtual trainings, webinars, and outreach activities related to student data privacy
• Conduct research on emerging privacy issues, trends, and best practices in education data governance
• Collaborate with government staff and contractor team members to ensure consistent interpretation of privacy requirements
• Track technical assistance requests and resolutions using approved case management or tracking tools
• Support internal quality assurance processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of deliverables
• Assist with reporting, documentation, and knowledge management activities as required by the contract

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