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Ascension LLC is seeking a Data Analyst / Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to support federal program operations through advanced analytics, reporting, and dashboard development. This role is critical to enabling data-driven decision-making across acquisition, program management, and operational performance.

The ideal candidate is a data-driven problem solver who can transform complex datasets into actionable insights that improve contract performance, operational efficiency, and strategic planning. This individual will play a key role in supporting reporting, analytics, and data validation efforts aligned to Task Area 4.3 (Reporting, Analytics, Data Validation).

This position is best suited for professionals with strong experience in federal data environments, analytics platforms (Power BI/Tableau), and data storytelling, who are comfortable working with stakeholders across program, acquisition, and leadership teams.

Position Summary

The Data Analyst / BI Analyst will support the development of dashboards, reports, and analytics products that provide visibility into contract performance, operational trends, and program metrics. The role requires the ability to collect, validate, analyze, and visualize data from multiple sources and present findings in a clear and actionable manner.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Detail-oriented and analytical, with strong problem-solving skills
• Self-directed and capable of working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Skilled in translating business requirements into data solutions
• Experienced in supporting federal programs, particularly in acquisition, workforce analytics, or program performance

This role supports the customer’s need to:

• Improve visibility into contract and program performance
• Enable data-driven decision-making
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across reporting systems
• Deliver timely and actionable insights to leadership

Ascension brings deep experience supporting federal agencies with data analytics, dashboard development, KPI reporting, and business intelligence solutions across DHS, FEMA, and DOE programs.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
• Analyze contract, program, and operational data to identify trends and insights
• Perform data validation, cleansing, and quality assurance checks
• Translate business requirements into data models and reporting solutions
• Create data visualizations that clearly communicate key findings to stakeholders
• Support development of KPIs, metrics, and performance tracking frameworks
• Extract and integrate data from multiple systems (e.g., Excel, SharePoint, databases)
• Collaborate with program managers, analysts, and stakeholders to refine reporting needs
• Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, and data summaries
• Identify opportunities for process improvement through data analysis
• Maintain documentation for data sources, methodologies, and reporting processes

Ascension LLC is seeking a Database Specialist / Data Systems Analyst to support mission-critical federal initiatives involving database design, PRISM data extraction, system migration, testing, and data integrity validation. This role is essential to ensuring that enterprise data environments are structured, reliable, and optimized to support program operations, reporting, and decision-making.

The ideal candidate is a technical expert in database architecture and data migration, with experience supporting federal systems, data extraction processes, and system transition efforts. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring data accuracy, system continuity, and seamless migration of legacy data into modernized environments, directly impacting program performance and compliance.

This position is well-suited for professionals with strong experience in data engineering, database administration, and systems integration, who thrive in environments requiring precision, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration.

Position Summary

The Database Specialist will support Task 4.3 – Database Development, Migration, Testing, and Data Extraction, focusing on designing database structures, extracting PRISM data, supporting system transitions, and validating data integrity.

This role requires a detail-oriented and analytical professional who can work independently in a fast-paced environment while coordinating with program, technical, and acquisition teams. The candidate will be expected to anticipate data challenges, design efficient solutions, and ensure high-quality data outputs that support reporting, compliance, and operational needs.

The Database Specialist will leverage tools such as SQL Server, Oracle, Power BI, ETL tools, and Microsoft Power Platform, and will apply best practices in data governance, data validation, and system integration.

Ascension brings deep experience in data architecture, analytics, and process automation across DHS, DOE, and FEMA, where we have successfully developed data systems, dashboards, and automated workflows to improve data accuracy and decision-making .

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Design and develop database structures to support program data requirements
• Extract data from PRISM and other federal systems for analysis and migration
• Support system transition activities, including legacy-to-modern data migration
• Validate data integrity through testing, cleansing, and reconciliation processes
• Develop and execute data migration plans, including mapping and transformation rules
• Perform database testing to ensure accuracy, completeness, and system functionality
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements and reporting needs
• Maintain data dictionaries, metadata, and documentation for database structures
• Identify data quality issues and implement corrective actions
• Develop scripts, queries, and automated processes for data extraction and validation
• Support reporting and analytics efforts through structured data outputs
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and federal data standards
• Troubleshoot database issues and provide technical support during system transitions
• Participate in system integration and testing activities across platforms

Ascension LLC is seeking a highly skilled Cost / Price Analyst (SME) to support federal acquisition and pricing activities, with a strong focus on Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), cost modeling, and price analysis. This role is critical to ensuring that government clients make informed, data-driven procurement decisions that align with regulatory requirements and fiscal responsibility.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in federal acquisition pricing, FAR-based cost analysis, and financial modeling, and thrives in environments where precision, analytical rigor, and strategic insight directly impact mission outcomes. This role plays a key part in supporting Task Area 4.4 (Cost/Price Analysis and IGCE Development) and will influence acquisition planning, evaluation, and contract execution.

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who want to contribute to mission-critical federal programs while applying advanced cost analysis techniques to improve procurement efficiency and transparency.

Position Summary

The Cost / Price Analyst (SME) will provide expert-level cost estimating, pricing strategy, and financial analysis support across the acquisition lifecycle. The role includes developing IGCEs, conducting price reasonableness evaluations, supporting proposal analysis, and maintaining cost databases.

The ideal candidate is:

• A detail-oriented financial analyst with strong federal acquisition knowledge
• A self-driven problem solver capable of working independently in ambiguous environments
• Skilled at translating complex cost data into actionable insights
• Experienced in supporting contracting officers, CORs, and program managers

This role supports the government’s need to:

• Ensure fair and reasonable pricing
• Improve budget planning and forecasting
• Strengthen acquisition decision-making
• Maintain compliance with FAR, OMB, and agency-specific policies

The position leverages tools such as Excel-based cost models, pricing templates, Power BI dashboards, and acquisition documentation frameworks.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) using historical data, market research, and cost modeling techniques
• Perform price and cost analysis in accordance with FAR Part 15 and agency guidance
• Analyze vendor proposals to assess cost realism, reasonableness, and completeness
• Build and maintain cost models, pricing templates, and financial forecasting tools
• Conduct variance analysis between proposed and historical costs
• Support source selection evaluations with pricing insights and documentation
• Develop and maintain cost databases and benchmarks for recurring services
• Collaborate with CORs, Contract Specialists, and Program Managers to align pricing strategies
• Prepare pricing memoranda, reports, and briefings for acquisition decision-making
• Support budget planning, spend analysis, and lifecycle cost estimation
• Ensure compliance with FAR, agency policies, and audit requirements
• Provide recommendations to improve cost efficiency and procurement strategies

Ascension is seeking a detail-oriented, FAR-savvy Contract Specialist to provide on-demand acquisition lifecycle support across pre-award and post-award phases. This role is critical for ensuring that procurement actions are compliant, well-documented, and aligned with federal acquisition regulations, while supporting program offices in executing efficient and timely contracting actions.

The ideal candidate is a procurement professional with hands-on federal contracting experience who thrives in a fast-paced, advisory environment, can work independently with minimal oversight, and is comfortable supporting multiple stakeholders across the acquisition lifecycle.

This role plays an important supporting function in helping the Government reduce procurement risk, maintain compliance, and accelerate acquisition timelines, particularly during surge or complex procurement actions.

Summary of the Role

The Contract Specialist will provide full lifecycle contracting support, including pre-award planning, source selection assistance, award documentation, and post-award administration. The candidate will support Contracting Officers (COs), Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs), and Program Managers in developing compliant acquisition packages and maintaining contract documentation.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be highly organized and detail-driven, capable of managing multiple procurement actions simultaneously
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS (if applicable), and agency-specific acquisition policies
• Be proactive and solution-oriented, anticipating issues and recommending corrective actions
• Possess the ability to translate program needs into actionable acquisition documentation

This role directly supports customer needs for efficient procurement execution, audit readiness, and compliance with federal acquisition standards, leveraging tools such as MS Excel, SharePoint, contract writing systems, and acquisition tracking tools.

Ascension brings proven experience supporting acquisition lifecycle management, including PWS/SOW development, acquisition planning, and contract administration across DHS and DOE environments .

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Support acquisition planning activities, including development of acquisition strategies and milestone timelines
• Develop and review procurement documentation (PWS, SOW, IGCE, market research reports, acquisition plans)
• Coordinate with program offices, CORs, and COs to gather and validate requirements packages
• Conduct market research and assist with vendor identification and acquisition approaches
• Assist in source selection activities, including evaluation documentation and compliance reviews
• Prepare award documentation and contract files in accordance with FAR and agency policies
• Maintain contract files and acquisition trackers to ensure audit readiness and data accuracy
• Support post-award activities, including modifications, performance tracking, and contract closeout
• Monitor procurement milestones and notify stakeholders of risks, delays, or compliance issues
• Provide advisory support on acquisition best practices, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Develop reports, briefings, and status updates for leadership and stakeholders

Ascension is seeking a detail-oriented and execution-focused Acquisition Analyst / Procurement Analyst to serve as a core delivery resource supporting federal acquisition lifecycle activities. This role is critical to ensuring that procurement actions are well-documented, compliant, timely, and aligned with federal regulations and agency mission objectives.

The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of FAR-based acquisition processes, experience supporting pre-award and post-award documentation, and the ability to track, manage, and communicate procurement actions across multiple stakeholders.

This role is essential to the success of the engagement, as it serves as the primary execution arm for acquisition documentation, market research, procurement tracking, and operational support to Contracting Officers (COs), CORs, and Program Managers. The position directly contributes to improving acquisition efficiency, transparency, and compliance.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Acquisition Analyst / Procurement Analyst will support the full acquisition lifecycle, including drafting acquisition documentation, conducting market research, tracking procurement actions, and supporting training and stakeholder engagement efforts.

The ideal candidate is:

• Highly organized and detail-driven
• Capable of managing multiple acquisition actions simultaneously
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, compliance-driven federal environments
• Skilled at anticipating documentation gaps, procurement risks, and timeline issues

This role requires the ability to translate acquisition requirements into compliant documentation, maintain accurate procurement trackers, and support leadership with actionable insights.

The Analyst will leverage tools such as:

• Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and Power Platform
• Acquisition tracking systems and contract file repositories
• Standard acquisition templates (PWS, SOW, IGCE, Market Research Reports)

This position supports the client’s ability to:

• Maintain compliant acquisition packages
• Improve procurement cycle times
• Enhance visibility into procurement status and risks

Ascension brings proven experience supporting acquisition lifecycle management, including PWS/SOW development, acquisition tracking, and process improvement initiatives for DHS and DOE clients .

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Draft acquisition documentation including PWS, SOW, IGCEs, market research reports, and acquisition plans
• Conduct market research to identify vendors, pricing trends, and acquisition strategies
• Track procurement actions, milestones, and deliverables using acquisition trackers
• Maintain accurate and complete contract files in accordance with federal requirements
• Coordinate with COs, CORs, and program stakeholders to gather acquisition package inputs
• Monitor procurement timelines and proactively identify risks or delays
• Prepare briefings and status reports for leadership on acquisition activities
• Support pre-award and post-award acquisition activities
• Assist in developing acquisition strategies and documentation packages
• Facilitate meetings, capture notes, and track action items related to procurement efforts
• Support training sessions and development of acquisition-related materials
• Ensure all documentation complies with FAR, agency policies, and internal procedures

Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist / Lead (Procurement Advisor) to serve as a strategic advisor and lead acquisition expert supporting federal procurement lifecycle activities. This role is critical to ensuring that acquisition strategies, documentation, and execution align with federal regulations, mission priorities, and program outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a senior-level acquisition professional with deep expertise in FAR-based contracting, acquisition planning, and procurement advisory services, capable of leading complex acquisition efforts from pre-award through post-award phases. This individual will play a key role in shaping acquisition strategies, improving procurement processes, and supporting program offices in achieving compliant, efficient, and mission-aligned contracting outcomes.

This role directly supports enterprise-level acquisition operations and contributes to improving procurement efficiency, reducing risk, and enhancing program performance across federal initiatives.

Position Summary

The Senior Acquisition Specialist / Lead will provide end-to-end acquisition lifecycle support, including acquisition planning, SOW/PWS development, market research, evaluation support, and process improvement initiatives. The role requires a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional who can operate in a fast-paced, ambiguous federal environment while advising stakeholders and leading acquisition efforts.

The ideal candidate brings:

• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS (if applicable), and federal procurement policies
• Experience supporting program offices, CORs, and contracting officers
• Ability to translate mission needs into acquisition strategies and documentation
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

This individual must be self-driven, solutions-oriented, and capable of managing multiple acquisition actions simultaneously while maintaining compliance and quality.

Ascension brings proven experience supporting acquisition lifecycle management, business process improvement, and program support across DHS and DOE environments, delivering measurable improvements in procurement efficiency and compliance .

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead acquisition planning activities, including development of acquisition strategies and timelines
• Develop Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs)
• Conduct market research and vendor analysis to support acquisition decisions
• Support source selection activities, including evaluation criteria development and proposal reviews
• Advise program managers, CORs, and contracting officers on acquisition best practices and compliance requirements
• Coordinate acquisition package development and ensure completeness and accuracy
• Track acquisition milestones and maintain acquisition lifecycle documentation
• Facilitate acquisition review boards, strategy sessions, and stakeholder meetings
• Analyze procurement processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and compliance
• Develop briefing materials, reports, and executive-level presentations
• Ensure all acquisition activities comply with FAR and agency-specific policies
• Support post-award activities, including contract administration and performance monitoring
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies across acquisition lifecycle activities

Ascension LLC is seeking a Project Manager / Task Order Manager to lead and oversee the execution of a federal acquisition and program support contract. This role is critical to ensuring successful contract performance, stakeholder alignment, and delivery of high-quality program management and reporting services.

The ideal candidate is a federal program management professional with demonstrated experience supporting acquisition environments, contract oversight, and multi-stakeholder coordination. This individual will serve as the primary interface between Ascension and the Government, ensuring that all contract deliverables, schedules, and performance expectations are met.

This role is essential to maintaining contract compliance, operational transparency, and mission success, while enabling technical staff to execute task-level activities efficiently.

Position Summary

The Project Manager / Task Order Manager provides overall leadership, coordination, and oversight for contract execution. This includes performance monitoring, reporting, quality control plan (QCP) management, and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate is:

• A detail-oriented and organized leader with strong communication skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced federal environment
• Proactive in identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments with minimal oversight
• Skilled at translating technical execution into executive-level insights

This role supports mission-critical activities such as program oversight, acquisition support coordination, reporting, and governance, leveraging tools such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power BI, and project tracking systems.

Ascension’s experience supporting DHS FPS and DOE CESER demonstrates our strength in program management, stakeholder engagement, and acquisition lifecycle support, which directly informs this role’s execution approach .

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead overall contract and task order execution, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and performance objectives
• Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for the Government COR and stakeholders
• Develop and maintain project management plans, schedules, and status reports
• Manage and implement the Quality Control Plan (QCP) and performance metrics
• Coordinate and facilitate kickoff meetings, status meetings, and stakeholder briefings
• Monitor contract deliverables, milestones, and risk registers
• Identify risks and issues; develop and implement mitigation strategies
• Oversee interchange meetings and communication plans
• Ensure compliance with FAR, agency policies, and contractual requirements
• Support acquisition-related coordination activities and reporting requirements
• Prepare executive-level briefings, dashboards, and performance reports
• Coordinate across functional teams to ensure integrated service delivery
• Track and report on KPIs, SLAs, and contract performance indicators
• Ensure proper documentation and knowledge management practices

Ascension LLC is seeking highly experienced Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with deep domain expertise in behavioral health, disability policy, aging, long-term care, and human services programs to support the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE).

These SMEs play a critical advisory and analytical role in supporting policy analysis, research validation, expert panel participation, and specialized technical input across a wide range of high-visibility federal initiatives. This is an on-demand, non-full-time role designed for seasoned professionals who bring recognized expertise and thought leadership in their respective disciplines.

This position is ideal for professionals who want to influence national policy, contribute to high-impact research, and support evidence-based decision-making while working in a flexible, project-based capacity.

Position Summary

The Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides specialized expertise, advisory support, and technical validation across analytic and research activities supporting ASPE’s Behavioral Health, Disability, Aging Policy (BHDAP) and Human Services Policy (HSP) offices.

SMEs will contribute to rapid-turnaround policy analyses, literature reviews, data interpretation, and expert convenings, ensuring that deliverables reflect current research, policy relevance, and methodological rigor.

The ideal candidate is:

• A recognized expert in their domain (academic, policy, or applied research)
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Able to translate complex research into actionable policy insights
• Experienced in federal policy landscapes, Medicaid/Medicare, or human services systems

SMEs will support short-term, high-impact engagements, including:

• Technical memoranda
• Research briefs
• Policy papers
• Expert panel participation
• Validation of analytic findings

Day-to-Day / On-Demand Activities

• Provide subject matter expertise in assigned domain areas (behavioral health, disability, aging, LTSS, human services)
• Review and validate policy analyses, research findings, and technical deliverables
• Participate in expert panels, roundtables, and technical convenings
• Advise project teams on methodologies, data interpretation, and policy implications
• Contribute to literature reviews and environmental scans
• Support development of research briefs, white papers, and reports
• Provide written and verbal input for policy recommendations
• Collaborate with analysts and project teams to refine research approaches
• Evaluate emerging policy issues and trends
• Ensure deliverables align with federal standards, evidence-based practices, and current research

Ascension LLC is seeking a Data Management / Data Access Specialist to support policy and data analysis efforts for a federal client within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically supporting ASPE’s Behavioral Health, Disability, Aging, and Human Services policy initiatives.

This role is critical to ensuring that secure, compliant, and high-quality data is accessible for policy analysis, research, and reporting. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented data professional who understands federal data governance requirements, CMS data access processes, and secure data handling in regulated environments.

This position plays a foundational role in enabling data-driven policy insights, supporting activities such as CMS data acquisition (DUAs), VRDC access, and preparation of datasets for advanced analytics and reporting.

Position Summary

The Data Management / Data Access Specialist will support the full lifecycle of data access, governance, preparation, and compliance. This includes managing CMS Data Use Agreements (DUAs), coordinating access to restricted datasets (e.g., VRDC), ensuring compliance with federal privacy and security requirements, and preparing structured datasets for analysts and policy teams.

The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of data governance, federal data access protocols, and secure data environments, along with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, quick-turnaround analytical environment.

This role requires someone who is:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Self-driven and capable of working with minimal oversight
• Skilled at navigating ambiguous data access requirements
• Proactive in identifying risks related to data privacy, security, and compliance
• Able to manage multiple data requests and deadlines simultaneously

The candidate will support mission-critical work that enables timely policy analysis, research outputs, and decision-making for federal leadership.

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Prepare and manage CMS Data Use Agreements (DUAs) and data access documentation
• Coordinate with ResDAC and federal stakeholders to obtain access to CMS VRDC and other restricted datasets
• Ensure compliance with federal data privacy, security, and data release policies (HIPAA, HHS, CMS)
• Develop and maintain data governance procedures and documentation
• Prepare, clean, and structure datasets for analysis (survey data, administrative data, claims data)
• Validate data integrity, completeness, and consistency prior to analysis
• Support data linkage efforts between survey and administrative datasets
• Maintain secure data environments and enforce access controls
• Track and manage data access requests, approvals, and renewals
• Collaborate with analysts, policy staff, and project teams to support data needs
• Document data sources, methodologies, and transformation processes
• Support audits and compliance reviews related to data usage
• Develop data dictionaries, metadata documentation, and data management plans
• Identify and mitigate risks related to data handling and storage

Ascension LLC is seeking a highly organized and proactive Stakeholder Engagement & Logistics Coordinator to support a federal client within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE). This role is critical to ensuring the successful planning, coordination, and execution of expert convenings, stakeholder engagements, and policy-focused meetings that directly inform national-level policy decisions.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and brings strong coordination, communication, and logistics management experience. This individual will play a key role in supporting expert panels, facilitating stakeholder collaboration, and ensuring seamless execution of both virtual and in-person engagements aligned with behavioral health, disability, aging, and human services policy initiatives .

This position is well-suited for professionals with experience in federal program support, event coordination, or policy/program operations who are detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities with minimal oversight.

Position Summary

The Stakeholder Engagement & Logistics Coordinator provides end-to-end coordination support for meetings, expert panels, and stakeholder engagement activities. This includes scheduling, travel coordination, virtual platform management, preparation of materials, and post-event documentation.

The role supports Task 4 (Expert Convenings) and Task 5 (Dissemination Support) by ensuring that engagements are executed efficiently, are accessible, and result in high-quality outputs such as summaries, briefs, and communications materials.

The ideal candidate is:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Self-driven and able to operate in ambiguous environments
• Skilled in anticipating issues and proactively resolving them
• Strong in written and verbal communication
• Experienced with collaboration tools and virtual event platforms

This role directly supports the client’s ability to convene experts, gather insights, and disseminate findings to inform policy decisions.

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Coordinate logistics for expert panels, meetings, and stakeholder engagements (virtual and in-person)
• Schedule meetings and manage calendars across multiple stakeholders and time zones
• Arrange travel, lodging, and reimbursements in compliance with federal travel regulations
• Prepare meeting materials including agendas, briefing documents, presentations, and participant packets
• Facilitate virtual meetings using platforms such as Zoom, WebEx, or Microsoft Teams
• Manage participant communications, invitations, confirmations, and follow-ups
• Develop meeting summaries, notes, and post-event reports
• Support accessibility compliance (e.g., Section 508, accommodations for disabilities)
• Maintain stakeholder contact lists and engagement trackers
• Assist in development of dissemination materials such as briefs, toolkits, and communications products
• Track action items and ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Collaborate with analysts and policy staff to ensure alignment of meeting outputs with project goals

Ascension LLC is seeking a Technical Writer / Editor (508 Specialist) to support high-visibility policy, research, and data dissemination efforts for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE).

This role is critical to ensuring that complex policy analyses, research findings, and technical outputs are translated into clear, concise, and accessible deliverables for both internal leadership and public audiences. The ideal candidate brings strong writing and editorial expertise combined with deep knowledge of Section 508 accessibility compliance, ensuring all deliverables meet federal standards for accessibility and usability.

This position directly supports ASPE’s mission to produce timely, high-quality policy insights and research outputs, including technical memoranda, issue briefs, reports, and public-facing materials .

Position Summary

The Technical Writer / Editor (508 Specialist) is responsible for developing, editing, and finalizing a wide range of written and visual deliverables that support policy analysis, data reporting, and dissemination activities.

This individual will work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, supporting quick-turnaround deliverables while maintaining high standards for clarity, accuracy, and accessibility. The role requires the ability to translate complex analytical content into digestible formats for policymakers, stakeholders, and the public.

The ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Skilled at synthesizing complex technical content
• Experienced in federal accessibility standards (Section 508)
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Capable of managing multiple deliverables simultaneously

This role supports Task 5 (Dissemination) and related activities involving public-facing deliverables, formatting, and compliance .

Day-to-Day Activities

• Draft technical memoranda, research briefs, reports, and executive summaries based on analyst input
• Edit and proofread deliverables for clarity, consistency, grammar, and tone
• Apply Section 508 standards to all documents (Word, PDF, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Format reports and publications for both internal and public dissemination
• Translate complex policy and data findings into clear, concise narratives
• Collaborate with policy analysts, data analysts, and SMEs to refine messaging
• Develop templates, style guides, and formatting standards for consistency
• Prepare materials for public release, including reports, toolkits, and briefs
• Ensure compliance with HHS branding, formatting, and accessibility requirements
• Support development of visual content (charts, infographics, presentations)
• Review external and internal documents for quality control prior to submission
• Coordinate with stakeholders to incorporate feedback and revisions

Ascension is seeking a Research Analyst (Junior to Mid-Level) to support federal policy and research initiatives for HHS ASPE, specifically within Behavioral Health, Disability, Aging Policy, and Human Services domains. This role is critical to supporting evidence-based policymaking by conducting structured literature reviews, environmental scans, and synthesizing complex research into actionable insights.

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a research-intensive, fast-paced environment, with the ability to translate large volumes of qualitative and quantitative information into clear, concise products that inform policy decisions. This position plays a key role in enabling leadership to make informed decisions on emerging issues such as behavioral health, long-term care, disability services, and human services programs.

Position Summary

The Research Analyst will support Task 2: Literature Reviews and Environmental Scans, delivering high-quality research products including memoranda, briefs, and reports. The role requires strong analytical thinking, structured research methodologies, and the ability to work under tight deadlines for rapid-turnaround deliverables, which are a core requirement of the ASPE environment.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, intellectually curious professional who can operate with minimal supervision, anticipate research needs, and synthesize findings into policy-relevant insights. The candidate must be comfortable working across multiple topic areas and adapting to evolving research priorities.

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews across peer-reviewed and gray literature
• Perform environmental scans to assess programs, policies, and emerging trends
• Synthesize research findings into technical memoranda, briefs, and reports
• Support background research for policy analysis and decision-making
• Analyze and summarize complex data and research into clear, actionable insights
• Identify key themes, gaps, and implications for federal policy development
• Develop annotated bibliographies and structured research summaries
• Collaborate with senior analysts and policy experts to refine research outputs
• Support preparation of presentations and briefing materials for leadership
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and Section 508 compliance
• Manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Ascension LLC is seeking a Data Analyst (Mid-Level / Quantitative) to support high-visibility federal policy and data analysis initiatives within HHS ASPE’s Behavioral Health, Disability, Aging Policy (BHDAP), and Human Services Policy (HSP) offices.

This role is critical to delivering data-driven insights that inform national policy decisions, including behavioral health, disability, aging, and human services programs. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with strong quantitative expertise who can transform complex datasets into actionable findings that support leadership decision-making.

This position directly supports mission-critical efforts requiring rapid-turnaround analysis, statistical modeling, and data integration across survey and administrative datasets .

Position Summary

The Data Analyst will perform quantitative analysis, data modeling, and data integration using survey and administrative datasets to answer complex policy questions. The role requires the ability to clean, transform, and analyze large datasets, produce analytical outputs, and support development of technical memoranda, reports, and visualizations.

The ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and highly analytical
• Self-driven and able to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Capable of translating data into clear, policy-relevant insights

The analyst will support:

• Statistical analysis and modeling
• Data linkage across multiple sources
• Development of reports, dashboards, and visualizations
• Rapid-turnaround policy analysis deliverables

Day-to-Day Activities

• Conduct statistical analysis on survey and administrative datasets
• Clean, transform, and validate large datasets for analysis
• Perform data linkage and integration across multiple data sources
• Develop quantitative models to support policy research
• Create tables, charts, dashboards, and visualizations (Power BI, Tableau, Excel)
• Produce technical memoranda, research briefs, and reports
• Translate analytical findings into clear, concise insights for stakeholders
• Support literature reviews and data-driven research synthesis
• Collaborate with policy analysts and program staff to refine research questions
• Present findings to internal stakeholders and leadership
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and federal standards

Ascension is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst / Task Lead to lead high-impact policy analysis and research initiatives in support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE).

This role is critical to delivering timely, high-quality policy insights, data-driven analysis, and strategic recommendations that inform federal decision-making across behavioral health, disability, aging, and human services policy domains.

The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert (SME) who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and can independently lead analytical efforts, synthesize complex data, and communicate findings to senior government stakeholders.

Position Summary

The Senior Policy Analyst / Task Lead will serve as a technical lead and primary contributor across multiple analytic and technical assistance tasks, including policy analysis, secondary data analysis, literature reviews, and expert convenings.

This role supports ASPE’s mission to provide rapid-turnaround and long-range policy insights, producing deliverables such as technical memoranda, research briefs, reports, and executive briefings.

The ideal candidate is:

• A strategic thinker with strong analytical and policy evaluation skills
• A self-starter capable of managing multiple concurrent priorities
• A clear communicator who can translate complex findings into actionable insights
• Comfortable working under tight deadlines with high visibility deliverables

Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead policy analysis efforts across behavioral health, disability, aging, and human services topics
• Develop policy memos, issue briefs, technical reports, and executive summaries
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis using survey, administrative, and linked datasets
• Perform literature reviews and environmental scans to inform policy decisions
• Guide analytical approach, research design, and methodological rigor across tasks
• Provide subject matter expertise and strategic recommendations to federal stakeholders
• Draft and review high-level reports and deliverables for internal and public dissemination
• Support expert panel convenings, including planning, facilitation, and summary reporting
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including data analysts, researchers, and program staff
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and Section 508 compliance requirements
• Manage task timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications

Ascension LLC is seeking a Project Manager (Mid-Level / Task Lead) to support policy and data analysis efforts for federal clients, specifically within health and human services domains. This role is critical to ensuring the successful execution of rapid-turnaround analytical and policy support projects, where timelines are tight, deliverables vary in scope, and coordination across stakeholders is essential.

The ideal candidate is a disciplined, detail-oriented project leader who thrives in a fast-paced federal consulting environment and can manage multiple concurrent efforts involving policy analysis, data analytics, research deliverables, and stakeholder engagement activities. This role directly supports the Government’s need for timely, high-quality technical memoranda, reports, and analytical products.

This position is ideal for professionals with strong program coordination, reporting, and stakeholder facilitation experience, particularly those who want to play a key role in shaping policy-support initiatives.

Position Summary

The Project Manager (Light PM / Task Lead) is responsible for overseeing Task 1 (Project Management) and supporting Task 2.1 (Project Work Planning) activities. This includes managing work plans, coordinating deliverables, tracking budgets, and ensuring alignment with client expectations.

This role requires an individual who is:

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple short-turnaround projects simultaneously
• Skilled at coordinating across analysts, SMEs, and federal stakeholders
• Proactive in identifying risks, resolving issues, and maintaining schedule integrity
• Comfortable operating in an ambiguous environment with evolving priorities

The Project Manager ensures that all work products, including technical memoranda, reports, and briefings, are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality expectations.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Manage and maintain the contract-level management work plan and project schedules
• Coordinate bi-weekly/monthly meetings with COR and stakeholders
• Develop and track project work plans, timelines, and deliverables
• Monitor budget execution and labor hour tracking across tasks
• Facilitate work plan development meetings with Government stakeholders
• Track progress across multiple analytic and technical assistance projects
• Prepare and submit monthly progress reports and status updates
• Coordinate internal team activities across analysts, SMEs, and technical staff
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure deliverables meet quality control and Section 508 compliance standards
• Support preparation of briefings, reports, and executive-level materials
• Maintain documentation including meeting notes, action items, and decision logs
• Ensure alignment between project execution and contract requirements and objectives