Ascension LLC is seeking a Junior Technical Support / GIS / Graphic Design Specialist to support transportation planning, environmental analysis, and public outreach initiatives. This role is critical to ensuring that complex planning data, technical findings, and stakeholder communications are translated into clear, visually compelling, and data-driven products that support decision-making and community engagement.

The ideal candidate is early in their career but brings a strong foundation in GIS, data visualization, and graphic communication, combined with an interest in transportation systems, environmental planning, and public-sector projects. This individual will play a supporting role to senior planners, engineers, and project managers by providing technical analysis, mapping, and visual communication support that enhances project delivery and stakeholder understanding.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow in transportation planning, GIS analytics, and public engagement support, while contributing to mission-focused initiatives that impact communities and infrastructure systems.

Position Summary

The Junior Technical Support / GIS / Graphic Design Specialist provides entry-level professional technical support across transportation and environmental planning efforts. Working under the supervision of senior staff, this role supports data collection, GIS mapping, visual design, and stakeholder communication materials development.

The candidate will assist in translating technical data into maps, dashboards, graphics, and outreach materials that are used in planning studies, environmental documentation, and public involvement campaigns. The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and the capability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working with both technical data and creative tools
• Skilled at translating complex information into clear, user-friendly visuals

Tools and Technologies May Include:
ArcGIS (ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro), QGIS, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, and web-based mapping tools.

This role directly supports client needs in data visualization, stakeholder engagement, and program communication, aligning with Ascension’s expertise in analytics, reporting, and digital transformation .

Day-to-Day Activities

• Support development of GIS maps, spatial analyses, and geodatabases for transportation and environmental planning projects
• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and organizing data from multiple sources for analysis and reporting
• Create visual products such as infographics, maps, charts, and presentation materials for stakeholder engagement
• Support development of public outreach materials, including flyers, presentations, and web content
• Assist in preparing technical reports, documentation, and planning deliverables
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, and project managers to translate technical requirements into visual outputs
• Maintain version control and organization of project files, datasets, and design assets
• Support stakeholder meetings by preparing materials, taking notes, and documenting action items
• Conduct quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency across data and visual products
• Assist with updating dashboards, SharePoint sites, or internal tracking tools

Ascension LLC is seeking a GIS-focused Technical Support Specialist who brings a strong blend of geospatial analysis, mapping, and technical production support to advance transportation planning initiatives. This role is critical to supporting planners, engineers, and program managers by transforming complex spatial and technical data into actionable insights, visual products, and decision-support tools.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, analytically driven professional with experience in GIS mapping, data visualization, and technical documentation who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced planning environment. This individual will play a key role in ensuring that transportation studies, reports, and stakeholder communications are supported by accurate, high-quality geospatial data and visualizations.

This position directly contributes to the client’s ability to develop data-driven transportation policies, plans, and programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, environmental considerations, and community needs.

Position Summary

The Technical Support Staff / GIS Specialist provides professional-level technical and geospatial support under the direction of Project Managers and Senior/Principal Planners. This role is responsible for developing, analyzing, and maintaining GIS data and mapping products that support transportation planning studies, environmental analysis, and program development.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Strong expertise in GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS)
• Experience supporting transportation, infrastructure, or urban planning initiatives
• Ability to translate technical data into clear, compelling visual formats
• Proficiency in CAD, web-based tools, and report production

This role requires a professional who is:

• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Self-directed and comfortable working in ambiguous or evolving project environments
• Proactive in identifying issues and developing solutions
• Skilled in communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

The candidate will support the development of maps, dashboards, reports, and communication materials that enable effective planning, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain GIS datasets, maps, and geospatial analyses to support transportation planning studies
• Perform spatial data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and impacts related to transportation systems and infrastructure
• Support the creation of visual products including maps, infographics, and exhibits for reports and presentations
• Assist in the preparation and production of technical reports, planning documents, and briefing materials
• Utilize GIS and related tools to support environmental, land use, and transportation modeling efforts
• Integrate data from multiple sources to support planning analysis and decision-making
• Provide technical support for web-based mapping applications and dashboards
• Develop graphics and layouts for newsletters, brochures, and stakeholder outreach materials
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, and analysts to ensure data accuracy and consistency
• Apply CAD and other technical tools to support planning and design documentation
• Maintain documentation and workflows to ensure repeatability and data integrity
• Support quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes for all technical deliverables

Ascension LLC is seeking a creative and technically skilled Video Producer to support transportation planning initiatives through high-quality visual storytelling and multimedia production. This role is critical in translating complex transportation policies, planning studies, and public outreach campaigns into engaging, accessible video and digital media content that informs and connects with diverse stakeholder audiences.

The ideal candidate is a strategic visual communicator who understands how to bridge technical subject matter with compelling narratives. This individual will play a key role in enhancing public engagement, supporting planning transparency, and ensuring that transportation initiatives are clearly communicated to the public, decision-makers, and community stakeholders.

Position Summary

The Video Producer will be responsible for planning, developing, and producing professional-grade video and photography content in support of transportation planning studies and public outreach campaigns. Working under the direction of project leadership, this role will support the creation of multimedia products that communicate planning concepts, policy initiatives, and program updates in a clear, creative, and impactful manner.

This role requires a balance of technical production expertise and creative direction, along with the ability to operate in a dynamic, stakeholder-driven environment. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple production timelines while maintaining high-quality standards.

The Video Producer will leverage industry-standard tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, digital video equipment, and multimedia editing platforms to produce content aligned with client objectives. The role supports broader program goals by improving public understanding, stakeholder engagement, and transparency in transportation planning processes.

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Plan, develop, and produce high-quality video and multimedia content to support transportation planning studies and outreach campaigns
• Collaborate with project managers, planners, and stakeholder engagement teams to translate technical concepts into visual narratives
• Capture and edit video footage, interviews, b-roll, and photography for use across multiple platforms
• Design and produce motion graphics, animations, and visual storytelling elements to enhance communication effectiveness
• Manage all aspects of video production lifecycle including pre-production, production, and post-production
• Develop storyboards, scripts, and production plans aligned with project goals and messaging strategies
• Ensure all media products are compliant with Section 508 accessibility requirements and public communication standards
• Maintain and manage digital media assets, including organizing footage libraries and ensuring version control
• Coordinate with outreach teams to support public meetings, workshops, and virtual engagement events with multimedia content
• Edit and optimize content for various platforms including web, social media, and presentation formats
• Ensure brand consistency and alignment with client communication guidelines and messaging frameworks
• Troubleshoot technical production issues and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs

Ascension LLC is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Graphic/Web Designer to support transportation planning initiatives by transforming complex technical information into clear, engaging, and accessible visual content. This role is critical to ensuring that transportation policies, planning studies, and program updates are effectively communicated to stakeholders, decision-makers, and the public.

The ideal candidate is a visually driven communicator who thrives at the intersection of design, storytelling, and public engagement, with the ability to translate data and planning concepts into compelling graphics, web content, and outreach materials. This individual will play a key role in supporting public outreach campaigns, stakeholder engagement efforts, and program communications, directly contributing to informed decision-making and community awareness.

This position aligns with Ascension’s experience supporting federal agencies such as DHS and FEMA, where we develop communication products, dashboards, training materials, and stakeholder-facing deliverables to enhance program transparency and engagement.

Position Summary

The Graphic/Web Designer will provide professional-level creative and technical design support for transportation planning and program delivery efforts. This includes developing high-quality graphics for reports, presentations, websites, and outreach campaigns that communicate transportation initiatives to both technical and non-technical audiences.

The ideal candidate is:

• A self-starter who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A strategic thinker who understands how design influences public perception and engagement
• A collaborative professional who can work with planners, analysts, and leadership to produce meaningful visual outputs

This role supports the client’s need to:

• Enhance public understanding of transportation policies and programs
• Deliver consistent, high-quality communication materials
• Improve stakeholder engagement through visual storytelling and digital platforms

The designer will leverage tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, web content management systems, and data visualization tools to develop visually compelling and accessible content.

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Design visually compelling graphics, infographics, and layouts for transportation reports, studies, and presentations
• Develop brochures, newsletters, and outreach materials to support public engagement campaigns
• Create and maintain web content, including updates to webpages and digital communication platforms
• Translate technical transportation planning data into clear, user-friendly visual formats
• Support social media and digital outreach initiatives through branded visual content
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, and project managers to ensure accuracy and consistency of messaging
• Prepare materials for public meetings, workshops, and stakeholder briefings
• Ensure all materials meet accessibility standards, including Section 508 compliance where applicable
• Maintain brand consistency across all communication products and platforms
• Edit and refine graphics based on stakeholder feedback and evolving project requirements
• Coordinate with communications teams to align design outputs with outreach strategies
• Manage multiple design deliverables simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines

Ascension LLC is seeking a dynamic, creative, and strategically minded Marketing / Public Involvement Specialist to support transportation planning initiatives through effective public outreach, stakeholder engagement, and communications strategy execution.

This role is critical to ensuring that transportation programs, policies, and planning initiatives are clearly communicated, publicly understood, and broadly supported. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between technical transportation planning teams and the public by translating complex information into accessible, compelling, and actionable messaging.

This position is well-suited for a professional who thrives at the intersection of communications, public policy, and community engagement, and who is passionate about shaping how infrastructure programs are perceived and adopted by the public.

Position Summary

The Marketing / Public Involvement Specialist will support the development and execution of public outreach strategies, communications campaigns, and stakeholder engagement activities aligned with transportation planning and program delivery efforts.

Working under the guidance of the Project Manager or Principal Planner, the Specialist will:

• Develop innovative outreach strategies that increase public awareness and participation
• Translate technical transportation data and policy into clear, engaging communications products
• Support public meetings, workshops, and digital engagement campaigns
• Ensure messaging aligns with regulatory requirements, community needs, and program objectives

The ideal candidate is:

• A strong communicator and storyteller who can simplify complex topics
• Self-driven and adaptable, capable of operating in fast-paced and evolving environments
• Skilled at anticipating stakeholder concerns and proactively developing communication strategies
• Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality deliverables

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)
• Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Social media and digital engagement platforms
• Survey tools and analytics platforms
• Power BI or similar tools for data visualization (preferred)

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop and implement public outreach and engagement strategies for transportation planning initiatives
• Create communication materials including presentations, fact sheets, newsletters, social media content, and briefing documents
• Coordinate and support public meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement sessions (virtual and in-person)
• Translate technical transportation plans, policies, and data into clear, audience-friendly messaging
• Manage and maintain digital communication channels, including websites and social media platforms
• Conduct stakeholder analysis to identify key audiences and tailor messaging strategies
• Design and administer surveys and feedback mechanisms to gather public input
• Analyze engagement data and feedback to inform communication strategies and program improvements
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, and program staff to ensure message accuracy and consistency
• Ensure all communication products meet Section 508 accessibility standards
• Support development of branding and communication strategies for transportation programs

Ascension LLC is seeking a Junior Facilitator to support transportation planning initiatives, stakeholder engagement efforts, and organizational performance improvement activities. This role is ideal for an early- to mid-career professional who thrives in structured yet dynamic environments and is passionate about facilitating collaboration, supporting data-driven decision-making, and improving public-sector operations.

The Junior Facilitator plays a critical role in ensuring that meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements are well-organized, productive, and outcome-driven, directly supporting transportation program success. This individual will contribute to multi-agency coordination, process improvement initiatives, and data-informed facilitation, helping clients translate discussions into actionable strategies.

This position is essential to achieving the client’s mission by ensuring that transportation-related planning efforts, coordination activities, and improvement initiatives are executed efficiently, transparently, and collaboratively.

Position Summary

The Junior Facilitator supports the design and execution of facilitation sessions, stakeholder meetings, and training activities within transportation planning and program management environments. This role requires a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive professional who can manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of quality and responsiveness.

The ideal candidate brings strong communication, analytical, and coordination skills, along with the ability to operate effectively in environments that require cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder alignment, and structured problem-solving.

This individual will:

• Support meeting facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and inter-agency coordination
• Assist in data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform decision-making
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives using structured methodologies
• Help design and execute training sessions and facilitation activities

The Junior Facilitator is expected to be:

• Self-driven and adaptable, capable of working with minimal supervision
• Analytical and solutions-oriented, able to anticipate issues and support resolution
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Collaborative, working effectively across diverse stakeholder groups

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Microsoft Teams / Zoom (virtual facilitation)
• SharePoint (document and knowledge management)
• Power BI or Tableau (data visualization support)
• Process mapping tools (Visio, Lucidchart, or equivalent)

Day-to-Day Activities

• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder sessions in support of transportation planning initiatives
• Prepare meeting agendas, briefing materials, and facilitation guides
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, including scheduling, materials distribution, and stakeholder communication
• Document meeting outcomes, action items, and key decisions
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to support planning and decision-making
• Support mediation and multi-stakeholder problem-solving sessions
• Assist in inter-agency coordination and communication efforts
• Develop presentations, reports, and briefing materials for leadership
• Support process improvement initiatives using process mapping and workflow analysis
• Conduct research and gather data to inform transportation planning efforts
• Assist in designing and delivering training sessions and facilitation activities
• Track action items and follow-ups to ensure accountability and progress

Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Facilitator to lead high-impact stakeholder engagement, executive-level facilitation, and process improvement initiatives in support of transportation planning programs. This role is critical to ensuring that complex, multi-agency transportation initiatives are effectively coordinated, aligned, and executed through structured facilitation, data-driven decision-making, and organizational performance optimization.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and expert facilitator who thrives in dynamic environments, can engage senior leadership, and has a proven ability to translate complex program challenges into actionable solutions. This individual will play a key role in driving process improvements, stakeholder alignment, and program effectiveness across transportation-related initiatives.

This position is best suited for professionals with deep expertise in facilitation, strategic planning, business process improvement, and executive communications, particularly within public sector or transportation-focused environments.

Position Summary

The Senior Facilitator will provide expert-level facilitation, mediation, and organizational improvement support to transportation programs, ensuring alignment across stakeholders, agencies, and program objectives. The role requires the ability to design and lead executive-level meetings, facilitate complex discussions, and guide organizations through structured problem-solving and process improvement efforts.

This individual will support the client by developing as-is/to-be process maps, conducting training needs assessments, facilitating workshops, and driving performance optimization initiatives. The Senior Facilitator must be highly skilled in communication, stakeholder engagement, and executive coaching, with the ability to operate independently in ambiguous and high-visibility environments.

The ideal candidate brings a consultative mindset, is self-driven, and demonstrates the ability to anticipate challenges, develop solutions, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Familiarity with process improvement methodologies, organizational change, and data-informed facilitation techniques is essential.

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead executive-level meetings, workshops, and facilitation sessions for transportation programs and initiatives
• Design and develop facilitation strategies, agendas, and engagement frameworks for multi-stakeholder environments
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, inter-agency coordination, and complex problem-solving sessions
• Develop as-is and to-be process maps to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements
• Conduct training needs assessments, including data analysis and presentation of findings
• Prepare and deliver executive briefings, reports, and presentation materials for leadership decision-making
• Provide mediation and conflict resolution support across stakeholders and program teams
• Plan and execute facilitation activities in coordination with client leadership and program personnel
• Develop and deliver customized or off-the-shelf training programs aligned to organizational needs
• Support business process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost reduction, and performance optimization
• Analyze organizational workflows and recommend solutions to improve operational effectiveness
• Document meeting outcomes, action items, and recommendations to support program execution
• Collaborate with program managers, analysts, and technical teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals

Ascension is seeking a Financial Analyst with specialized experience in transportation project financing, cost analysis, and capital program evaluation to support complex transportation planning and infrastructure investment initiatives. This role is critical to ensuring that transportation projects are financially viable, strategically funded, and aligned with long-term economic and community outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a highly analytical, detail-oriented financial professional who understands how to evaluate funding scenarios, analyze cost structures, and support decision-making across large-scale transportation programs. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to project managers, planners, and stakeholders, helping translate financial data into actionable insights that influence project prioritization and funding strategies.

This role directly supports the client’s mission to optimize capital investments, improve funding utilization, and implement innovative financing approaches such as Public-Private Partnerships (P3) and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD).

Position Summary

The Financial Analyst will perform professional-level financial and economic analysis in support of transportation planning, project development, and capital programming efforts. Working under the general direction of the Project Manager or Principal Planner, this individual will evaluate funding scenarios, cost feasibility, and financial performance of transportation initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings the ability to operate in complex, data-driven environments, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and the ability to synthesize financial data across multiple sources. This individual must be self-driven, capable of working with minimal supervision, and skilled at balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Key tools and processes leveraged in this role include:

• Financial modeling and forecasting tools (Excel, Power BI)
• Capital planning and budgeting frameworks
• Cost-benefit and economic impact analysis methodologies
• Funding analysis (federal, state, local, and alternative financing)
• Data analytics and visualization platforms

This role supports the development of financially sound, data-driven transportation solutions that meet government objectives and public needs.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Analyze transportation project costs, budgets, and financial performance metrics
• Develop financial models to evaluate funding scenarios and project feasibility
• Conduct cost-benefit and economic impact analyses for transportation investments
• Evaluate funding sources, including federal, state, local, and alternative financing options
• Assess timing of funding availability versus project expenditure requirements
• Track funding allocations and expenditures to ensure alignment with program goals
• Identify innovative financing mechanisms such as P3 and TOD opportunities
• Support development of capital improvement plans and long-term financial strategies
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and executive briefings for stakeholders
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, and program managers to align financial and project objectives
• Assist in developing cost-sharing strategies with public and private partners
• Monitor financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Support implementation of new funding approaches and financial processes

Ascension LLC is seeking a highly analytical and technically proficient Air Quality Specialist to support transportation planning and environmental compliance efforts for state and regional agencies, including collaboration with Departments of Transportation (DOTs), Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), and environmental regulatory bodies.

This role is critical to ensuring that transportation programs, plans, and projects comply with federal air quality conformity requirements under the Clean Air Act. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in transportation emissions modeling, Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) analysis, and air quality impact assessments, and will serve as a key contributor to regional emissions analysis and policy compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who thrives at the intersection of data analytics, environmental science, and transportation systems, and who is motivated to influence infrastructure decisions that directly impact public health and environmental sustainability.

Position Summary

The Air Quality Specialist provides technical leadership and analytical support for transportation-related air quality analysis, ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental regulations, including conformity determinations.

This role requires a detail-oriented, self-driven professional capable of working in a multi-stakeholder, data-intensive environment. The candidate will analyze emissions from mobile and stationary sources, develop and apply transportation network models, and support regulatory coordination with agencies such as the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

The ideal candidate is:

• Highly organized and analytical with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Comfortable working with complex datasets, models, and regulatory frameworks
• Able to translate technical outputs into actionable insights for planners and decision-makers
• Proactive in identifying risks, gaps, and compliance challenges

This role directly supports transportation conformity analysis, emissions forecasting, and environmental impact assessments, contributing to sustainable and compliant transportation planning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop and apply transportation network models to estimate VMT, speeds, and travel activity inputs
• Conduct emissions modeling using EPA’s MOVES model for CO, NOx, VOCs, and greenhouse gases
• Analyze and interpret mobile and stationary source emissions data
• Perform post-processing of travel demand model outputs for conformity analysis
• Evaluate transportation projects and plans for air quality impacts and regulatory compliance
• Support regional conformity determinations in coordination with MPOs and state agencies
• Collaborate with MDE and DOT stakeholders to ensure emissions analysis meets federal and state requirements
• Assess impacts of congestion mitigation, transit improvements, and land use strategies on air quality
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for regulatory review and stakeholder engagement
• Utilize modeling tools such as CUBE, TransCAD/TransPlan, or similar platforms
• Analyze atmospheric dispersion and pollutant behavior to support environmental assessments
• Provide technical guidance to planners and project teams on air quality considerations
• Support data validation, QA/QC processes, and model calibration activities

Ascension is seeking a detail-oriented and analytically driven Environmental Planner to support transportation planning and infrastructure initiatives with a strong focus on environmental compliance, regulatory analysis, and sustainability integration.

This role is critical to ensuring that transportation programs and infrastructure projects are planned, evaluated, and delivered in compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including NEPA. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical environmental planning expertise and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable project guidance for multidisciplinary teams.

The Environmental Planner will play a key role in supporting environmental reviews, impact assessments, and regulatory documentation, ensuring that project delivery aligns with environmental laws while maintaining schedule and program objectives. This position is ideal for candidates who are passionate about balancing infrastructure development with environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance.

Position Summary

The Environmental Planner provides technical support in the evaluation, documentation, and compliance of environmental planning activities related to transportation systems and infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate is a self-driven professional who can operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment. They should be capable of analyzing environmental impacts, interpreting regulatory requirements, and supporting project teams in navigating compliance challenges. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while producing high-quality deliverables.

This position supports client needs by ensuring that environmental considerations are proactively integrated into planning and project development processes, reducing risk, avoiding delays, and supporting informed decision-making.

The Environmental Planner will leverage tools and processes such as:

• Environmental impact analysis frameworks (NEPA documentation processes)
• GIS tools and spatial data analysis
• Data analysis and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI)
• Regulatory tracking and documentation systems
• Stakeholder coordination and environmental review workflows

Day-to-Day Activities

• Conduct environmental analyses to support transportation planning and infrastructure projects
• Prepare environmental documentation including Environmental Assessments (EAs), Categorical Exclusions (CEs), and supporting technical reports
• Evaluate potential environmental impacts related to land use, water resources, air quality, and ecological systems
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including NEPA requirements
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle
• Support environmental permitting processes and documentation submissions
• Analyze environmental data and develop reports, summaries, and recommendations
• Assist in stakeholder engagement efforts, including public involvement and interagency coordination
• Maintain environmental records, documentation logs, and compliance tracking tools
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies to minimize environmental impacts
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate environmental considerations into planning and design
• Review project plans and technical documents to ensure environmental compliance alignment

Ascension LLC is seeking a detail-oriented and analytically strong Engineering Support Specialist to support transportation planning and engineering initiatives for a public sector client. This role is critical to executing technical transportation studies, supporting infrastructure planning decisions, and delivering data-driven insights that inform policy, program development, and capital investments.

The ideal candidate is an early-to-mid career transportation engineering professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and brings a strong foundation in transportation systems analysis, engineering planning methodologies, and data interpretation. This individual will support senior planners, project managers, and client stakeholders by performing technical analyses, developing planning documentation, and contributing to multi-modal transportation solutions.

This role is essential to ensuring that transportation programs are technically sound, data-driven, and aligned with regional mobility, safety, and infrastructure goals.

Position Summary

The Engineering Support Specialist provides professional-level technical support in the execution of transportation planning studies and engineering analyses under the guidance of senior staff. The role requires working knowledge of transportation systems, infrastructure design principles, and analytical tools used to evaluate system performance and future demand.

The ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple assignments
• Analytical and data-driven, capable of interpreting complex datasets
• Self-motivated, able to operate effectively with minimal supervision
• Solution-focused, able to anticipate challenges and contribute to problem-solving efforts

This role supports:

• Transportation planning studies
• Engineering analysis and modeling
• Infrastructure and multimodal system assessments
• Policy and program development initiatives

Tools and processes may include:

• Transportation modeling software (travel demand models, traffic simulation tools)
• Data analysis tools (Excel, GIS, Power BI, Tableau)
• Engineering and planning documentation standards
• Microsoft 365 and collaboration platforms (SharePoint, Teams)

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Conduct transportation planning and engineering analyses to support project objectives
• Perform traffic analysis, capacity analysis, and travel demand forecasting
• Support development of transportation plans, reports, and technical documentation
• Analyze multimodal transportation systems, including roadway, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle networks
• Evaluate infrastructure performance and recommend improvements
• Compile, clean, and analyze transportation datasets from multiple sources
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and visualizations
• Support traffic impact studies and transportation modeling efforts
• Review transportation policies, plans, and regulatory guidance
• Collaborate with project teams, planners, and engineers to support deliverables
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and provide technical input as needed
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and completeness of all analytical outputs

Ascension LLC is seeking a Transportation Planner who will play a critical role in supporting multimodal transportation planning initiatives, land use analysis, and data-driven program delivery for state and local government clients. This role is essential to ensuring that transportation systems are planned, analyzed, and optimized in alignment with regional mobility goals, infrastructure investments, and policy frameworks.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, analytically driven planner who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and can translate technical data into actionable insights. This individual will support planning studies, interpret transportation data, and contribute to strategic planning efforts that improve mobility, system performance, and stakeholder outcomes.

This position is highly visible and directly contributes to client decision-making, program effectiveness, and long-term infrastructure planning success, making it a strong fit for professionals who want to influence transportation systems at a meaningful level.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Transportation Planner provides professional-level technical support under the direction of a Project Manager or Principal Planner, contributing to the development, analysis, and execution of transportation planning initiatives.

This role supports the client’s need to:

• Analyze transportation systems and land use interactions
• Develop multimodal transportation strategies
• Evaluate travel trends, freight movement, and system performance
• Support planning studies and policy development
• Deliver data-driven recommendations to improve transportation outcomes

The ideal candidate brings a balance of technical expertise, critical thinking, and proactive problem-solving, with the ability to:

• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Navigate ambiguous requirements and evolving priorities
• Anticipate challenges and develop practical solutions
• Manage multiple tasks across concurrent planning efforts

Tools & Technologies May Include:

• GIS Tools (ArcGIS, QGIS)
• Data Analysis Tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
• Transportation Modeling Tools (as applicable)
• Microsoft 365 Suite (SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform)
• Survey and data collection platforms

This role directly supports data analysis, program planning, reporting, and stakeholder-informed decision-making, aligning with Ascension’s strengths in analytics, process improvement, and program support .

Day-to-Day Activities

• Analyze transportation, land use, and demographic data to support planning studies
• Prepare technical reports, planning documents, and data summaries
• Interpret transportation system performance metrics, trends, and forecasts
• Support development of multimodal transportation plans and strategies
• Conduct research on best practices, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with project teams, engineers, and stakeholders to gather inputs
• Develop maps, charts, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings
• Assist in stakeholder engagement activities, workshops, and meetings
• Evaluate freight movement patterns, travel demand, and infrastructure impacts
• Maintain organized documentation, datasets, and analysis outputs
• Contribute to continuous process improvement and data standardization efforts

Ascension is seeking a high-performing Senior Planner to lead and support complex transportation and land use planning initiatives that directly impact community development, infrastructure investment, and regional mobility outcomes. This role is critical to delivering high-quality, data-informed planning solutions that align with client strategic goals, regulatory requirements, and long-term economic development objectives.

The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of technical planning expertise, analytical capability, and stakeholder engagement experience, with the ability to operate both independently and within multidisciplinary teams. This individual will play a key role in executing major transportation studies, shaping planning strategies, and delivering actionable insights that drive decision-making.

This position is essential to ensuring that planning efforts are not just compliant, but strategically aligned, analytically sound, and implementation-ready, reinforcing Ascension’s commitment to delivering measurable impact and low-risk execution to our clients.

Summary of the Role

The Senior Planner performs advanced-level transportation and land use planning work, supporting large-scale studies and program initiatives under the direction of the Project Manager or Principal Planner. The role requires expertise across multiple planning domains, including transportation systems, land use integration, economic analysis, and infrastructure planning.

The ideal candidate is:

• A detail-oriented and strategic thinker capable of translating complex data into clear planning recommendations
• Self-driven, able to operate effectively in fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environments
• Skilled in anticipating risks, identifying solutions, and managing competing priorities
• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders and presenting findings to technical and non-technical audiences

The Senior Planner will leverage tools such as GIS platforms, transportation modeling tools, data analytics platforms (e.g., Excel, Power BI), and planning frameworks to develop studies, reports, and recommendations.

This role directly supports client needs in:

• Transportation planning and corridor studies
• Land use and development planning
• Traffic and economic analysis
• Policy and strategic planning
• Infrastructure investment prioritization

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead technical components of transportation and land use planning studies
• Conduct transportation system analysis, traffic studies, and mobility assessments
• Develop land use scenarios and evaluate impacts on infrastructure and community outcomes
• Perform economic feasibility and cost-benefit analyses for planning initiatives
• Analyze demographic, environmental, and transportation datasets to inform planning decisions
• Prepare technical reports, planning documents, and client deliverables
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment across workstreams
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and public engagement sessions
• Support development of strategic plans, policy recommendations, and implementation roadmaps
• Evaluate risks, constraints, and opportunities related to transportation investments
• Apply GIS tools and visualization platforms to communicate planning outcomes
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local planning regulations and standards

Ascension is seeking a senior-level Principal Planner to lead complex transportation and land use planning initiatives that directly impact infrastructure investment, mobility strategy, and community development outcomes. This role serves as a technical authority and program leader, responsible for guiding multidisciplinary planning efforts from concept through implementation.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and execution-focused leader with deep expertise in transportation systems, land use planning, and policy analysis. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring that planning initiatives are data-driven, compliant with regulatory frameworks, and aligned with long-term economic and community development goals.

This position is essential to the success of the contract, as it provides technical leadership, stakeholder coordination, and quality oversight across all planning activities, ensuring that deliverables meet client expectations for accuracy, timeliness, and impact.

Position Summary

The Principal Planner will provide technical leadership and day-to-day oversight for major transportation planning initiatives, including corridor studies, land use integration, economic impact assessments, and policy development. The role requires the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, coordinate across stakeholders, and ensure that planning outputs are actionable and aligned with agency priorities.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Strong expertise in transportation and land use planning methodologies
• Experience managing large-scale planning studies and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, decision-ready insights
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate risks and drive execution

This role supports the client through:

• Strategic planning and program development
• Data-driven analysis and reporting
• Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
• Quality control and delivery management

The Principal Planner will leverage tools such as GIS platforms, transportation modeling tools, data analytics platforms (e.g., Excel, Power BI), and project management systems to deliver high-quality planning solutions.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead technical planning efforts across transportation and land use projects
• Oversee all phases of planning studies including scoping, analysis, and reporting
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, and quality control processes
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineers, analysts, and stakeholders
• Conduct transportation analysis including traffic modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning
• Develop strategic plans, feasibility studies, and policy recommendations
• Analyze economic, environmental, and community impacts of proposed projects
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and public engagement sessions
• Review technical reports, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and clarity
• Advise senior leadership on planning strategies and implementation approaches
• Identify risks, constraints, and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies
• Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, and presentations

Ascension is seeking a high-performing Project Manager to lead and oversee complex transportation planning studies and program support initiatives for state and/or federal clients. This individual will serve as the Contractor’s primary project manager, responsible for ensuring that all planning, coordination, execution, and delivery activities are performed efficiently, on time, and within budget.

This role is critical to mission success. The selected candidate will act as the central authority for project execution, interfacing directly with client leadership, internal teams, and subcontractors. The ideal candidate brings deep experience managing consulting engagements involving transportation planning, program management, data-driven analysis, and stakeholder coordination, and thrives in environments requiring both strategic oversight and hands-on execution.

Position Summary

The Project Manager serves as the lead for planning and execution of major studies and work order–based support activities, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements, client expectations, and organizational goals.

This role requires a disciplined, detail-oriented leader who can manage multiple concurrent efforts while maintaining high standards for quality, communication, and performance. The Project Manager will be expected to:

• Operate effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environments with minimal supervision
• Anticipate risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with subcontractors
• Deliver high-quality analytical outputs, reports, and recommendations
• Utilize structured project management tools and methodologies (Agile, PMBOK-aligned practices)

The ideal candidate is a self-driven problem solver with strong leadership presence, capable of translating complex requirements into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of transportation planning studies and program support efforts
• Manage all work order activities, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including subcontractors, analysts, and technical specialists
• Develop and maintain project management artifacts such as:
  • Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
  • Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
  • Milestone tracking tools and dashboards
• Oversee development of analytical deliverables including reports, charts, graphs, and recommendations
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, briefings, and working sessions with client leadership
• Monitor project performance, risks, and issues, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards, contractual requirements, and timelines
• Manage project budgets and ensure cost control across all activities
• Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes clearly to internal and external stakeholders
• Support development of data-driven insights to inform planning and decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution processes and methodologies