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

Ascension LLC is seeking a highly skilled (CBD) Production Specialist (eLearning Developer) to design and develop engaging, interactive, and standards-compliant digital learning solutions that directly support mission-critical workforce development initiatives.

This role is essential to delivering high-impact, scalable training products that improve knowledge retention, operational performance, and program outcomes. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of instructional design, multimedia development, and technical eLearning expertise, with the ability to translate complex subject matter into intuitive and interactive learning experiences.

This position is best suited for professionals who thrive at the intersection of learning science, technology, and creativity, and who are passionate about building modern digital learning ecosystems that support enterprise training goals.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The (CBD) Production Specialist will support the end-to-end development of interactive eLearning products aligned with SCORM/xAPI standards and modern adult learning methodologies. This role supports the customer’s need to modernize training delivery, enhance learner engagement, and ensure measurable training effectiveness.

The ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized with strong production discipline
• Self-driven and capable of working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Skilled at translating requirements into polished, user-centered learning products
• Experienced in managing multiple development cycles, timelines, and stakeholder inputs

This role will solve key customer challenges, including:

• Converting static or instructor-led training into interactive digital formats
• Improving learner engagement through multimedia and simulation-based learning
• Ensuring compliance with SCORM/xAPI and LMS integration requirements
• Developing scalable microlearning and assessment-based training solutions

The candidate will leverage tools such as Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Cloud, Camtasia, Captivate, LMS platforms, and Microsoft 365 tools, along with structured development processes such as ADDIE, Agile development, and rapid prototyping.

Ascension brings proven experience supporting training curriculum development, virtual learning environments, and performance analytics for federal agencies, ensuring alignment between training outcomes and mission objectives.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop interactive eLearning modules compliant with SCORM/xAPI standards
• Design and produce multimedia content including videos, animations, and graphics
• Build simulations, branching scenarios, and scenario-based learning experiences
• Create knowledge checks, assessments, and evaluation tools aligned with learning objectives
• Convert instructor-led training (ILT) content into engaging digital formats
• Develop microlearning modules for just-in-time training delivery
• Collaborate with SMEs, instructional designers, and stakeholders to refine content
• Integrate learning products into LMS platforms and test functionality
• Conduct quality assurance reviews for usability, accessibility, and compliance
• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
• Manage multiple development timelines and deliverables simultaneously
• Support continuous improvement based on learner feedback and analytics

Ascension is seeking a highly experienced Senior Training Instructor/Facilitator to lead the delivery of instructor-led training (ILT) and Train-the-Trainer (T3) programs focused on leadership development across multiple organizational tiers.

This role is critical to ensuring that leadership training programs are effectively delivered, scalable, and sustainable by equipping internal trainers and leaders with the skills, tools, and methodologies needed to cascade learning across the organization.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic facilitator, coach, and communicator with deep expertise in adult learning principles, leadership development frameworks, and experiential learning techniques. This individual must be capable of engaging diverse audiences, adapting to evolving requirements, and delivering measurable improvements in leadership capability and workforce performance.

This position directly supports the client’s objective to build a high-performing leadership culture, strengthen internal training capacity, and drive organizational effectiveness through structured learning and coaching programs, aligning with Ascension’s expertise in training facilitation, curriculum delivery, and workforce development .

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Senior Training Instructor/Facilitator will be responsible for delivering high-impact leadership training programs, facilitating Train-the-Trainer (T3) sessions, and providing individual and group coaching aligned to leadership competency frameworks.

This role requires a professional who is:

• A confident presenter and facilitator capable of leading in-person and virtual sessions
• A strategic thinker who understands how training translates into organizational outcomes
• A self-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Skilled at anticipating learner needs, adapting delivery methods, and maintaining engagement across varied audiences

The candidate will support:

• Leadership development initiatives across multiple levels (frontline to executive)
• Scaling training delivery through internal trainer enablement (T3)
• Coaching leaders to reinforce learning application and behavioral change
• Continuous improvement of training effectiveness through feedback and performance insights

The role requires familiarity with:

• Adult learning methodologies (ADDIE, Kirkpatrick, experiential learning)
• Virtual and in-person training platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Adobe Connect, LMS tools)
• Training evaluation metrics and performance tracking
• Facilitation tools and engagement techniques

Day-to-Day Activities

• Facilitate instructor-led training (ILT) sessions for leadership development programs
• Deliver Train-the-Trainer (T3) sessions to prepare internal facilitators and SMEs
• Provide one-on-one and group coaching to leaders aligned with leadership competencies
• Customize delivery approaches based on audience, leadership level, and learning objectives
• Lead interactive exercises, workshops, and scenario-based learning activities
• Evaluate training effectiveness using surveys, assessments, and feedback mechanisms
• Collaborate with curriculum developers to refine training materials and delivery strategies
• Support virtual training environments and ensure seamless delivery of remote sessions
• Track participant progress and provide recommendations for continuous improvement
• Prepare facilitation materials, guides, and supporting documentation
• Engage stakeholders to align training outcomes with organizational goals
• Identify gaps in leadership capability and recommend targeted interventions

Ascension is seeking highly specialized Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in leadership development, organizational psychology, and workforce assessment to support the design, development, and delivery of training curricula and leadership evaluation programs.

This role is critical to advancing the client’s goal of building a high-performing, data-driven leadership culture through structured training, certification programs, and evidence-based assessments such as DiSC, CliftonStrengths, Hogan Assessments, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and Leadership 360 frameworks.

The ideal candidate brings deep domain expertise in leadership science and adult learning, combined with hands-on experience developing certifiable training programs and assessment-driven development strategies. This role directly impacts workforce effectiveness, leadership readiness, and organizational performance outcomes.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The SME will serve as a thought leader and technical expert responsible for designing and delivering leadership development programs aligned with industry-recognized assessment tools and best practices.

The client requires a professional who can:

• Translate leadership frameworks into practical, scalable training programs
• Integrate assessment tools into measurable development pathways
• Provide insights and recommendations based on assessment results
• Support certification-based learning models and evaluation strategies

The ideal candidate is:

• A self-driven expert who thrives in ambiguous environments
• Skilled in connecting theory to real-world application
• Able to design, facilitate, and evaluate training programs
• Comfortable advising senior stakeholders on leadership performance and development strategies

This role will leverage tools and methodologies such as:

• Leadership assessment platforms (DiSC, Hogan, CliftonStrengths)
• Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Survey and analytics tools
• Microsoft 365 tools (PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
• Data visualization tools for reporting insights

Ascension’s experience in training curriculum development, leadership training facilitation, and performance analytics supports this role, including development of COR training programs and leadership-focused learning environments for federal agencies .

Day-to-Day Activities

• Design and develop leadership training curricula and course materials
• Conduct leadership assessments using DiSC, Hogan, CliftonStrengths, EQ, and 360 tools
• Analyze assessment results and provide actionable development insights
• Facilitate virtual and/or in-person leadership training sessions
• Develop certification programs and evaluation frameworks
• Create training guides, facilitator manuals, and participant materials
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align training with organizational goals
• Develop and administer surveys and feedback mechanisms
• Produce reports, dashboards, and executive briefings on leadership performance
• Support continuous improvement of training programs based on feedback and outcomes

Ascension is seeking a high-impact Organizational Psychologist / Leadership Development Subject Matter Expert (SME) to design and operationalize a modern leadership framework and talent development ecosystem that strengthens organizational performance, workforce engagement, and change resilience.

This role is critical to helping the client translate leadership theory into practical, scalable solutions such as competency models, coaching frameworks, and training curricula that directly improve employee performance, retention, and organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in organizational behavior, leadership science, and adult learning, combined with the ability to deliver actionable, measurable outcomes in complex environments.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Organizational Psychologist will support the design and implementation of a tiered leadership framework, including assessment models, development pathways, and training programs aligned to the client’s strategic workforce goals.

This role requires a strategic thinker and practitioner who can:

• Translate behavioral science into practical leadership tools
• Design programs that promote psychological safety, growth mindset, and change agility
• Develop competency-based career pathways and skill progression models
• Create engaging training curricula and learning experiences

The ideal candidate is self-driven, highly analytical, and comfortable operating in ambiguous environments, capable of working independently while engaging stakeholders across leadership levels. They must anticipate organizational challenges, design solutions proactively, and balance multiple priorities within a limited level-of-effort engagement (300 hours).

This role will leverage tools and methodologies such as:

• Leadership competency frameworks (e.g., Korn Ferry, SHRM, custom models)
• Organizational assessments and surveys
• Instructional design frameworks (ADDIE, Kirkpatrick)
• Data-informed decision-making and workforce analytics
• Microsoft 365 tools (PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) for deliverables and collaboration

Position’s Day-to-Day Activities

• Design tiered leadership frameworks aligned to organizational goals and workforce needs
• Develop leadership competency models, behavioral indicators, and assessment tools
• Create talent development pathways and skill progression frameworks across career levels
• Conduct organizational and workforce assessments to identify leadership gaps
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops, focus groups, and leadership sessions
• Develop training curricula, facilitator guides, and participant materials
• Integrate principles of psychological safety, growth mindset, and change agility into all deliverables
• Advise leadership on organizational culture, engagement strategies, and change readiness
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative workforce data to inform recommendations
• Collaborate with program managers and training teams to align deliverables with overall program objectives
• Present findings, frameworks, and recommendations to senior stakeholders

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Ascension LLC is seeking a high-performing Project Manager to lead project planning, governance, and stakeholder engagement activities in support of a mission-critical government program. This role is essential to ensuring that project execution is structured, compliant, and aligned with organizational priorities.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and execution-focused leader who can establish governance frameworks, manage project performance, and drive communication across stakeholders. This individual will play a pivotal role in ensuring successful delivery of project milestones, risk mitigation, and decision-making support.

This position is critical to achieving program success by ensuring disciplined project execution, transparent communication, and proactive risk management, all aligned with the client’s operational and strategic goals.

Position Summary

The Project Manager will be responsible for developing and executing project plans, establishing governance structures, and facilitating communication across stakeholders. This role requires a detail-oriented and organized professional who can operate effectively in a dynamic environment with evolving requirements.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be highly organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented
• Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously
• Anticipate risks and develop mitigation strategies before issues arise
• Be comfortable working in ambiguous environments with minimal supervision
• Possess strong communication skills to support executive-level reporting and stakeholder alignment

The Project Manager will leverage tools such as Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate), and collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams) to support planning, reporting, and governance activities.

This role directly supports the client’s need for structured project governance, effective communication cadence, and performance transparency.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables
• Establish project governance frameworks including RACI matrices, communication plans, and risk logs
• Facilitate Steering Committee meetings, status briefings, and stakeholder engagements
• Monitor project performance, risks, and issues; escalate as needed
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project objectives
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and briefings on project status
• Manage change control processes and ensure proper documentation of scope changes
• Track deliverables and ensure adherence to timelines and quality standards
• Lead risk management activities including identification, analysis, and mitigation planning
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, governance standards, and contractual requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned activities

Ascension LLC is seeking a Records Management Specialist to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD). This role is critical to ensuring accurate, compliant, and secure management of program records, including documentation related to business operations, data reporting, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in federal records management, documentation control, and compliance frameworks, with the ability to support mission-critical operations involving sensitive data (including PII/PHI). This role directly contributes to ensuring that DHA maintains audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and operational transparency across its blood program operations.

Position Summary

The Records Management Specialist supports ASBPD by managing the lifecycle of records and documentation in accordance with federal regulations, DoD policies, and DHA-specific requirements. This includes organizing, maintaining, safeguarding, and retrieving records to support program management, reporting, and decision-making.

The ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Skilled in federal records compliance and documentation practices
• Able to manage sensitive information in secure environments
• Comfortable working in structured yet evolving operational environments

This role requires familiarity with records retention policies, FOIA processes, and Privacy Act/HIPAA compliance, as contractors must adhere to federal records management laws and DHA-specific guidance .

Key Responsibilities (Day-to-Day Activities)

• Manage the full lifecycle of program records, including creation, classification, storage, retrieval, and disposition
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems in compliance with federal and DoD records management standards
• Ensure proper handling and safeguarding of PII/PHI and sensitive program data in accordance with HIPAA and Privacy Act requirements
• Support preparation and submission of contract deliverables, including reports, plans, and documentation artifacts
• Coordinate with program staff to ensure accurate documentation of business processes, communications, and decisions
• Track document versions, updates, and approvals to ensure audit readiness and traceability
• Assist with FOIA-related processes by properly routing and managing records requests in accordance with DHA procedures
• Implement records retention schedules and ensure timely archival or disposal of records
• Support knowledge management efforts, including organizing shared repositories (e.g., SharePoint, Teams)
• Monitor compliance with records management policies and recommend improvements to processes and tools
• Prepare documentation for audits, inspections, and quality assurance reviews

Ascension LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst (QA Specialist) to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD). This role is critical to ensuring that contractor performance aligns with federal quality standards, contract requirements, and mission objectives supporting a global military blood supply system.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented quality professional who understands performance monitoring, compliance frameworks, and continuous improvement in a federal environment. This individual will play a key role in supporting the Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), ensuring that services meet defined performance standards and contribute to mission readiness.

This position is ideal for candidates with experience in quality control, program oversight, data validation, and performance metrics, particularly in DoD or healthcare-related environments.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Quality Assurance Analyst will support the development, execution, and monitoring of quality control processes aligned with DHA’s QASP and contract requirements. The role focuses on performance monitoring, compliance validation, process improvement, and reporting.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be highly analytical and process-driven, with strong attention to detail
• Thrive in a structured yet evolving environment, balancing multiple priorities
• Demonstrate the ability to anticipate risks, identify performance gaps, and recommend corrective actions
• Support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives

The QA Analyst will ensure that contractor deliverables, reporting, and operational processes meet federal standards, privacy requirements (PII/PHI), and contract performance metrics.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Monitor contractor performance against QASP standards and performance metrics
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of deliverables (reports, communications, data products)
• Analyze program performance data to identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement
• Develop quality control checklists, SOPs, and validation procedures
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
• Track corrective actions and ensure timely resolution of performance issues
• Collaborate with Program Managers, COR, and stakeholders to align quality expectations
• Document findings, lessons learned, and quality improvement recommendations
• Ensure compliance with Privacy Act, HIPAA, and DoD information handling requirements
• Prepare quality assurance reports and contribute to monthly progress reporting

Ascension is seeking a detail-oriented Agreement Coordinator / Program Analyst (Administrative Specialist) to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD). This role is critical to ensuring effective coordination, tracking, and administrative execution of program activities, agreements, and operational processes that directly support mission readiness and healthcare delivery for military personnel.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in structured yet dynamic environments, understands federal program operations, and can maintain accountability across multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and deliverables. This individual will play a key role in supporting program efficiency, compliance, and communication across government stakeholders.

Position Summary

The Agreement Coordinator / Program Analyst provides administrative, coordination, and tracking support across program operations, agreements, reporting, and internal workflows. This role ensures that program documentation, deliverables, and communications are managed efficiently and in compliance with DHA requirements.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be detail-oriented and highly organized, capable of managing multiple priorities
• Demonstrate strong analytical and coordination skills
• Be self-driven and capable of working with minimal supervision
• Anticipate risks, track deliverables, and ensure timely execution
• Support leadership through clear reporting, documentation, and communication

This role supports key activities such as:

• Agreement and document tracking
• Administrative coordination and reporting
• Records and information management
• Stakeholder communication and meeting support
• Compliance with DHA policies (PII/PHI, records management, etc.)

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track agreements, action items, and program deliverables
• Maintain and update program trackers, logs, and administrative records
• Support development and submission of reports (e.g., monthly progress reports, program documentation)
• Prepare meeting agendas, capture notes, and track follow-up actions
• Facilitate communication between program stakeholders and leadership
• Assist with records management and document control processes
• Ensure compliance with DHA administrative, privacy, and documentation requirements
• Support onboarding documentation (e.g., NDA tracking, CAC coordination)
• Assist with data entry, validation, and quality checks for program information
• Maintain SharePoint or similar collaboration platforms for document storage and tracking
• Monitor deadlines and proactively notify leadership of risks or delays
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance program efficiency

Ascension LLC is seeking a mid-level IT Analyst / Data Analyst who will play a critical role in supporting the Defense Health Agency’s Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD). This role is essential to enabling data-driven decision-making, operational visibility, and performance optimization across blood program operations.

The ideal candidate is a data-savvy problem solver who thrives in mission-driven environments and understands how to translate complex datasets into actionable insights. This individual will directly support initiatives related to data analysis, dashboard development, reporting, and business process improvement, ensuring leadership has accurate, timely, and meaningful information to guide program execution.

This role is highly impactful, supporting a mission that ensures safe, reliable blood supply for military personnel worldwide, where data accuracy and insight directly influence operational readiness.

Position Summary

The IT Analyst / Data Analyst will support the collection, analysis, validation, and visualization of program data to enhance operational performance and strategic decision-making. The candidate will work across stakeholders to develop dashboards, reports, and data models that align with ASBPD mission priorities.

The ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and analytical, with strong data interpretation skills
• Self-driven and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled at translating business needs into technical/data solutions
• Comfortable working with ambiguous data and evolving requirements
• Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality outputs

This role supports:

• Data analysis and reporting for program performance
• Dashboard and visualization development
• Data governance and quality assurance
• Process improvement initiatives
• Decision support for leadership

The candidate will leverage tools such as Power BI, Excel, SharePoint, SQL, and Microsoft Power Platform, consistent with Ascension’s enterprise solutions and federal delivery approach.

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Analyze program data sets to identify trends, risks, and performance gaps
• Develop interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI or similar tools
• Translate stakeholder requirements into data models, queries, and visualizations
• Perform data validation, cleansing, and quality assurance activities
• Support development of performance metrics, KPIs, and reporting frameworks
• Collaborate with program managers and analysts to support decision-making
• Maintain and update data repositories, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Conduct ad hoc analysis and provide data-driven recommendations
• Document data processes, methodologies, and reporting procedures
• Support integration of multiple data sources for unified reporting
• Assist in automating reporting workflows and improving data accessibility
• Prepare executive-level briefings and visual summaries

Ascension LLC is seeking a detail-oriented and analytically driven Junior Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD). This role is critical in delivering analytical, research, and program support services that inform decision-making, improve operational performance, and strengthen mission outcomes.

The ideal candidate is an early-career professional who brings strong research, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. This individual will support senior leadership, program managers, and stakeholders by conducting analysis, synthesizing findings, and contributing to strategic initiatives aligned with ASBPD’s mission of ensuring a safe, reliable, and globally available blood supply for military operations .

This position is ideal for candidates seeking to grow into a senior SME role while contributing to mission-critical healthcare and readiness operations within the Department of Defense.

Position Summary

The Junior SME provides analytical and research support across program management, data analysis, communications strategy, and business process improvement initiatives. The role supports efforts such as data-driven program evaluation, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and operational optimization.

The ideal candidate is:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Self-driven and capable of working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Skilled at synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data
• Comfortable supporting multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously

This role supports activities such as:

• Blood program data analysis and reporting
• Strategic communications and outreach support
• Business process improvement initiatives
• Records and information management

The SME will leverage tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI, and research methodologies to support data collection, analysis, and reporting efforts aligned with DHA requirements.

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to support program initiatives
• Analyze datasets to identify trends, gaps, and actionable insights
• Develop reports, briefings, and presentations for stakeholders and leadership
• Support data validation, cleansing, and integration activities
• Assist in developing performance metrics, KPIs, and dashboards
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, working groups, and interviews
• Document findings and contribute to strategic recommendations
• Support business process improvement and workflow analysis efforts
• Maintain documentation in compliance with records management requirements
• Assist with communications materials, outreach strategies, and campaign support
• Coordinate tasks and track deliverables to ensure timely execution
• Support compliance with PII/PHI and federal data protection requirements

Ascension LLC is seeking a detail-oriented and analytically driven Junior Business Analyst to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD). This role is critical to enabling data-driven decision-making, operational efficiency, and program performance improvement across business operations, data analysis, and information management efforts.

The ideal candidate is an early-career professional with strong analytical capabilities who is passionate about supporting mission-critical healthcare and military readiness programs. This individual will contribute to data collection, analysis, reporting, and process improvement initiatives that directly impact the availability and effectiveness of blood program services supporting military personnel worldwide.

This role is essential in helping the Government translate data into actionable insights that improve program execution, stakeholder communication, and operational outcomes.

Position Summary

The Junior Business Analyst will support data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting activities in alignment with ASBPD business operations support services. The candidate will assist senior analysts and program leadership in evaluating program performance, identifying trends, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• Skilled at synthesizing data into meaningful insights
• Comfortable working with structured and unstructured data sources

This role supports key mission areas including:

• Data analysis and reporting
• Business process improvement
• Information and records management
• Program performance tracking

The candidate will leverage tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, and Power Platform solutions to support analytics and reporting requirements, consistent with Ascension’s delivery approach.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and organize program data from multiple sources
• Analyze datasets to identify trends, gaps, and performance insights
• Support development of dashboards, reports, and visualizations
• Assist in tracking program metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Document business processes, workflows, and requirements
• Support preparation of briefings, reports, and stakeholder deliverables
• Collaborate with senior analysts and program managers to support decision-making
• Conduct data quality checks and ensure data integrity and consistency
• Assist in developing and maintaining SharePoint repositories and knowledge management tools
• Support records management and compliance with federal data requirements
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and capture notes, action items, and follow-ups

Ascension LLC is seeking a Communications Specialist / Public Affairs Officer to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD). This role is critical to advancing national blood donation initiatives by designing and executing strategic outreach, messaging, and engagement campaigns that directly impact military readiness and healthcare delivery.

The ideal candidate is a mission-driven communications professional who understands how to translate complex program goals into compelling narratives that influence behavior, drive participation, and strengthen stakeholder engagement across federal, military, and public audiences.

This individual will play a key role in supporting ASBPD’s mission to ensure a safe, reliable, and accessible blood supply for service members worldwide by increasing donor awareness, engagement, and participation through targeted communications strategies.

Position Summary

The Communications Specialist will support strategic communications, outreach campaigns, and public affairs initiatives aligned with ASBPD objectives. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, content development, stakeholder engagement, and data-informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate is:

• A detail-oriented and organized planner who can manage multiple campaigns simultaneously
• A self-starter capable of operating in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment with minimal supervision
• Skilled in anticipating communication challenges, crafting solutions, and executing messaging strategies that resonate across diverse audiences
• Adept at leveraging data, analytics, and digital tools to measure campaign effectiveness and refine outreach strategies

This role supports key functions including:

• Strategic communications planning
• Campaign development and execution
• Stakeholder engagement and messaging alignment
• Outreach performance measurement and reporting

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop strategic communication plans aligned with ASBPD mission objectives
• Design and execute outreach campaigns to increase blood donor participation and awareness
• Create communication products including briefs, presentations, talking points, newsletters, and digital content
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align messaging and campaign goals
• Analyze campaign performance metrics and recommend improvements based on data insights
• Manage digital communication platforms (e.g., SharePoint, websites, email campaigns)
• Support branding, messaging consistency, and public affairs initiatives
• Prepare executive-level reports and communication materials for leadership
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and outreach events
• Ensure compliance with federal communication, privacy, and information handling requirements (e.g., HIPAA, Privacy Act)

Ascension LLC is seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized Junior Management Analyst / Project Support professional to support the U.S. Coast Guard’s Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) Business Operations Division.

This role is critical to ensuring the successful integration of surface fleet assets into logistics systems, enabling data-driven decision-making, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across logistics, supply chain, and business operations.

The ideal candidate is:

• A strong communicator and technical writer
• A structured thinker who thrives in organized environments
• A self-starter capable of supporting multiple priorities simultaneously
• Comfortable working in mission-driven federal environments with evolving requirements

This role directly supports logistics integration, data collection, documentation, and stakeholder coordination, making it a foundational position that ensures program execution runs smoothly and efficiently.

Position Summary

The Journeyman Management Analyst provides business, administrative, and project support services to SFLC stakeholders by assisting with:

• Technical documentation and reporting
• Data collection and analysis
• Meeting coordination and stakeholder engagement
• Training material development
• Continuous process improvement initiatives

The Analyst plays a key role in ensuring data accuracy, documentation quality, and operational coordination, supporting larger efforts in:

• Logistics system integration
• Business process improvement
• Program performance tracking

The ideal candidate brings:

• Strong organizational discipline
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a structured but sometimes ambiguous environment
• Experience supporting federal or logistics-related programs

Day-to-Day Activities

• Coordinate and schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting minutes
• Track action items and follow up with stakeholders to ensure completion
• Draft, edit, and maintain technical documentation, process guides, and desk guides
• Support development of training materials and user documentation
• Collect, organize, and validate data to support logistics integration and business analysis
• Assist with development and maintenance of project plans and schedules
• Prepare reports, briefings, and status updates for leadership
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives and documentation updates
• Assist in creation of forms, templates, and administrative tools
• Provide general project and administrative support across multiple initiatives

Ascension is seeking a Senior Management Analyst (CG Yard Business Analyst) to support the U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC), Business Operations Division (BOD). This role is critical to advancing workforce planning, Quality Management System (QMS) compliance, and enterprise-level process improvement initiatives that directly impact Coast Guard Yard operations and fleet readiness.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, detail-oriented business analyst with deep experience in workforce analytics, ISO/QMS documentation, and process optimization within complex federal or industrial environments. This individual will play a key role in aligning operational processes, improving documentation quality, and supporting mission-critical initiatives that ensure affordable readiness and continuous improvement across the Coast Guard surface fleet .

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Senior Management Analyst will provide expert-level business analysis, workforce planning, and quality management support to the Coast Guard Yard. This role requires a professional who can operate independently, engage cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver high-quality documentation and analytical outputs that support ISO certification, workforce optimization, and strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A self-driven, analytical thinker capable of working in ambiguous environments
• Skilled in anticipating operational challenges and developing structured solutions
• Experienced in QMS frameworks (ISO 9001:2015), workforce modeling, and business case analysis
• Comfortable supporting executive-level stakeholders and working groups

This role supports key mission needs including:

• Workforce sizing and planning for production operations
• QMS documentation and certification support
• Business process standardization and improvement
• Strategic initiatives and command-level decision support

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead workforce planning studies, including parametric analysis of staffing levels and production capacity
• Develop workforce models to determine threshold and objective staffing requirements
• Design and update training plans supporting workforce readiness initiatives
• Support ISO 9001:2015 QMS documentation, including Desk Guides and Process Guides
• Review and improve existing business processes to enhance consistency, quality, and efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Industrial, Finance, Engineering, QA) to align documentation and operations
• Develop business case analyses to support leadership decision-making
• Facilitate working groups and executive-level meetings (e.g., CPIF initiatives)
• Prepare reports, briefings, and analytical products for senior leadership
• Ensure compliance with Coast Guard policies, procedures, and quality standards
• Track and support strategic initiatives across SFLC and CG Yard operations