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Ascension LLC is seeking a Data / Migration & Document Management Specialist to support a high-visibility Proof of Concept (POC) initiative for WSSC focused on modernizing legacy FileNet-based document management and scanning systems into a Microsoft-based architecture leveraging SharePoint Embedded and Azure Document Intelligence.

This role is critical to the success of the engagement, as it directly supports the design, configuration, migration, and validation of document storage, metadata structures, and search/retrieval capabilities that underpin the new solution. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in enterprise content management (ECM), metadata schema design, OCR/ICR validation, and document indexing/search optimization.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technical specialist who thrives at the intersection of data architecture, document workflows, and modern cloud-based content platforms, and who wants to play a hands-on role in demonstrating how legacy systems can be transformed into scalable, intelligent solutions.

Position Summary

The Data / Migration & Document Management Specialist will lead the configuration and validation of SharePoint Embedded as the target document repository, ensuring that documents generated through both warehouse workflows and scanning processes are properly structured, tagged, versioned, indexed, and retrievable.

This role will support key POC capabilities including:

• Document storage and version control in SharePoint Embedded
• Metadata tagging aligned to business workflows and search use cases
• OCR/ICR data validation using Azure Document Intelligence
• Document classification and indexing
• Batch tracking and audit trail implementation
• Search and retrieval functionality across document repositories

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly analytical, and process-driven, with the ability to translate business workflows into structured metadata and document management solutions. They should be comfortable working in a fast-paced POC environment, where rapid prototyping, validation, and iteration are required.

This role directly supports WSSC’s objective to replace legacy IBM FileNet/DataCap solutions with a modern, Microsoft-centric platform, enabling improved efficiency, transparency, and data accessibility.

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Configure SharePoint Embedded document libraries, including folder structures, content types, and access controls
• Develop and implement metadata schemas aligned to business processes and search requirements
• Support OCR/ICR validation workflows using Azure Document Intelligence outputs
• Design and implement document classification and indexing strategies for structured and unstructured content
• Perform data migration planning and execution from legacy systems (e.g., FileNet) to SharePoint
• Validate metadata accuracy and completeness during ingestion and post-processing
• Configure and test document versioning, audit trails, and batch tracking mechanisms
• Support development of metadata-driven search and retrieval functionality
• Collaborate with developers to ensure proper integration between front-end applications, Oracle EBS, and SharePoint Embedded
• Conduct data quality checks and reconciliation activities to ensure integrity of migrated and newly created records
• Assist in testing POC use cases, including scanning, ingestion, indexing, and retrieval workflows
• Document data models, taxonomy structures, and governance standards
• Provide recommendations for data governance, retention policies, and document lifecycle management

Ascension LLC is seeking an experienced Oracle EBS Functional Consultant to support a high-visibility Proof of Concept (POC) focused on modernizing legacy systems and enabling integration between Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), a custom Web Application, and SharePoint Embedded.

This role is critical to validating that core business processes, data flows, and approval workflows within Oracle EBS are properly integrated, aligned, and optimized within a modern Microsoft-based architecture. The ideal candidate will bring deep functional expertise in Oracle EBS modules, combined with the ability to translate business requirements into system logic that supports warehouse operations, order validation, and workflow automation.

This is an ideal opportunity for a consultant who thrives at the intersection of ERP systems, business process validation, and system modernization, and who wants to play a key role in shaping a future-state enterprise solution.

Summary of the Role

The Oracle EBS Functional Consultant will serve as the functional lead for all Oracle EBS-related integration, validation, and workflow alignment activities within the POC.

This individual will:

• Ensure Oracle EBS data (inventory, orders, approvals) is accurately retrieved, validated, and processed
• Validate business rules such as PRE_PROCESS logic, order validation triggers, and approval workflows
• Align Oracle EBS outputs with the WebApp and SharePoint-based document workflows
• Support end-to-end testing of warehouse order lifecycle scenarios, including submission, approval, rejection, and back-order processing

The ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and process-driven
• Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced POC environments
• Skilled at bridging business operations and technical implementation
• Proactive in identifying risks, gaps, and validation issues before they impact delivery

This role directly supports key POC capabilities such as:

• Inventory data retrieval from Oracle EBS
• Order validation via stored procedures
• Approval workflow integration
• Back-order and resubmission logic validation
  

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Analyze and document Oracle EBS business processes related to warehouse order management
• Configure and validate Oracle EBS integration points for inventory data retrieval and order validation
• Validate PRE_PROCESS logic and stored procedures used in order submission workflows
• Support implementation and testing of approval routing and role-based validation logic
• Collaborate with developers to ensure accurate data mapping between EBS, WebApp, and SharePoint
• Validate outputs for warehouse orders, including order status, approvals, and back-order scenarios
• Participate in end-to-end functional testing across all POC use cases
• Troubleshoot integration and validation issues across Oracle EBS workflows
• Ensure alignment between EBS business rules and modern workflow automation tools
• Document functional requirements, business rules, and validation results
• Support stakeholder demonstrations and provide functional insights during reviews

Ascension LLC is seeking a hands-on Lead Developer to architect and deliver a modern, scalable WebApp that replaces legacy FileNet-based workflows with a Microsoft-centric solution. This role is critical to the success of a high-visibility Proof of Concept (POC) supporting WSSC’s digital transformation initiative.

The ideal candidate is a full-stack technical leader who thrives at the intersection of application development, document management, and enterprise integration, with proven experience building React-based applications integrated with backend services and platforms such as SharePoint and Oracle.

This individual will play a central role in designing, developing, and integrating end-to-end workflows including order submission, document processing, metadata-driven search, and automated approval workflows. The work directly supports WSSC’s objective to modernize warehouse operations and replace legacy scanning/document systems with a cloud-enabled, intelligent document processing architecture .

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Lead Developer will be responsible for designing and delivering a functional WebApp (React preferred) that supports both:

• Warehouse Order Management workflows (submission, approval, resubmission, backorder processing)
• Document scanning and processing workflows (OCR/ICR, metadata extraction, indexing, retrieval)

This role requires a developer who is:

• Solution-oriented and highly technical, capable of translating business workflows into scalable applications
• Self-driven and adaptable, able to work in a fast-paced POC environment with evolving requirements
• Detail-oriented, ensuring data validation, document integrity, and workflow accuracy
• Collaborative, working closely with architects, stakeholders, and integration teams

The developer will implement key system capabilities including:

• React-based UI development
• Oracle EBS integration for validation and data retrieval
• SharePoint Embedded integration for document storage, tagging, and retrieval
• OCR/ICR processing integration (Azure Document Intelligence preferred)
• Workflow automation (approvals, notifications, versioning)

This role is essential to demonstrating feasibility, scalability, and user experience for a future enterprise-wide implementation.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design and develop a React-based WebApp supporting warehouse and scanning workflows
• Implement front-end features for order submission, search, approval workflows, and dashboards
• Develop and integrate backend services using .NET for business logic and API orchestration
• Integrate with Oracle EBS for validation, inventory lookup, and transaction processing
• Configure and integrate SharePoint Embedded for document storage, metadata tagging, versioning, and retrieval
• Implement OCR/ICR processing workflows using Azure Document Intelligence or similar tools
• Build metadata-driven search and document retrieval interfaces
• Develop workflow automation including approval routing, notifications, and status tracking
• Create batch monitoring dashboards for scanning operations and document processing
• Ensure secure authentication and SSO integration (Microsoft AD)
• Collaborate with Solution Architect and stakeholders to refine requirements and system design
• Conduct testing, debugging, and performance optimization
• Document system architecture, APIs, and development processes

Ascension LLC is seeking a highly experienced Solutions / Integration Architect to lead the technical design and integration strategy for a Proof of Concept (POC) focused on modernizing legacy systems (IBM FileNet/DataCap) into a cloud-based Microsoft ecosystem.

This role is critical to the success of the engagement, responsible for designing a scalable, secure, and integrated architecture that connects:

• Oracle EBS (inventory, validation, order processing)
• Azure Document Intelligence (OCR/ICR, metadata extraction)
• SharePoint Embedded (document storage, versioning, retrieval)
• Custom Web Applications (React-based UI and workflow orchestration)

The ideal candidate is a hands-on architect and systems thinker who can translate business workflows into end-to-end technical solutions, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security across systems.

This role directly supports the client’s goal of validating a modern, cloud-first replacement for legacy document and workflow systems, making it foundational to future enterprise modernization efforts.

Position Summary

The Solutions / Integration Architect will design and oversee the implementation of a cloud-based WebApp and document processing ecosystem, ensuring seamless integration between enterprise systems and Microsoft technologies.

This individual will:

• Define end-to-end system architecture
• Establish data flows, API contracts, and security models (SSO)
• Design workflow automation for order submission, approval, and document processing
• Guide development teams in implementing scalable, maintainable solutions

The ideal candidate brings:

• Strong experience in enterprise integration (ERP + cloud platforms)
• Expertise in Microsoft ecosystems (Azure, SharePoint, Power Platform)
• Ability to operate in fast-paced POC environments with evolving requirements
• A proactive mindset, capable of anticipating risks and designing resilient solutions

This role requires a professional who is:

• Detail-oriented and systems-driven
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and rapid iteration
• Skilled at bridging business needs with technical execution
• Capable of leading architectural decisions with minimal oversight

Day-to-Day Activities

• Design end-to-end cloud architecture for WebApp, document processing, and integration layers
• Define and document system architecture diagrams, data flows, and integration patterns
• Architect integrations between:
  • Oracle EBS (data retrieval, validation, stored procedures)
  • Azure Document Intelligence (OCR/ICR processing)
  • SharePoint Embedded (document storage, metadata, versioning)
• Establish API contracts and interface specifications for system interoperability
• Design and implement workflow architecture for:
  • Order submission and approval routing
  • Document ingestion, classification, and indexing
  • Resubmission and version control processes
• Define security architecture, including:
  • SSO integration (Azure AD)
  • Role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Data protection and compliance considerations
• Collaborate with developers to ensure alignment with architecture and best practices
• Conduct technical design reviews and validation sessions with stakeholders
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and performance bottlenecks
• Support POC demonstrations and validation of use cases
• Ensure solutions align with scalability, maintainability, and enterprise standards

Ascension is seeking a results-driven Project Manager (IT Integration) to lead a high-visibility Proof of Concept (POC) focused on modernizing WSSC’s document and workflow ecosystem. This role is critical to successfully replacing legacy FileNet and DataCap systems with a modern Microsoft-based architecture leveraging SharePoint Embedded, Azure Document Intelligence, and Oracle EBS integrations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, delivery-focused leader who thrives in fast-paced, time-bound engagements and can manage cross-functional technical teams, stakeholder expectations, and complex system integrations within a 6-month POC timeline. This individual will play a central role in ensuring that all solution components including web applications, scanning workflows, document management, and approval processes are delivered cohesively and meet defined success criteria.

This role is essential to ensuring the POC demonstrates end-to-end workflows (submission, approval, scanning, retrieval, batch monitoring) and validates the feasibility of WSSC’s future-state architecture.

Position Summary

The Project Manager will provide end-to-end leadership, coordination, and delivery oversight for the POC initiative, ensuring alignment across technical, functional, and business stakeholders.

This role requires a structured yet adaptive leader who can manage ambiguity, proactively identify risks, and drive execution across multiple integrated solution components. The Project Manager will oversee planning, execution, reporting, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring that all deliverables align with defined scope constraints (POC-focused, no long-term production deployment).

The ideal candidate will be:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong execution discipline
• Skilled in managing enterprise system integrations (ERP + document management + web apps)
• Able to translate business requirements into actionable delivery plans
• Proactive in identifying risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies
• Comfortable operating in a hybrid Agile delivery environment

The Project Manager will also ensure that all POC use cases are successfully demonstrated, including:

• Workflow automation (submission, approval, resubmission)
• Document ingestion, classification, and metadata extraction
• Integration with Oracle EBS and SharePoint Embedded
• Batch monitoring and document retrieval capabilities

Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of the 6-month POC initiative
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget (estimated $50K–$200K)
• Serve as the primary liaison between Ascension and WSSC stakeholders (IT, Customer Care, Operations)
• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and delivery roadmap
• Maintain and actively manage RAID logs (Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions)
• Coordinate integration efforts across:
  • Oracle EBS
  • Azure Document Intelligence
  • SharePoint Embedded
  • Web application components (React-based front-end)
• Facilitate weekly status meetings, sprint reviews, and stakeholder briefings
• Track and ensure delivery of all required POC use cases and demonstrations
• Monitor dependencies across technical workstreams and resolve integration issues
• Ensure adherence to scope constraints (POC only, no production expansion)
• Oversee testing, validation, and demo readiness for WSSC leadership
• Drive issue resolution and escalation management
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality, performance, and acceptance criteria

Ascension is seeking a strategic and execution-focused Communications Specialist to support the development and implementation of a comprehensive communications plan that drives stakeholder engagement and adoption of learning and organizational initiatives.

This role is critical to ensuring that training programs, change initiatives, and organizational improvements are clearly communicated, understood, and embraced across diverse stakeholder groups. The ideal candidate brings experience in change communications, stakeholder engagement, and learning adoption strategies, with the ability to translate complex program objectives into clear, compelling messaging that drives action.

This is an ideal opportunity for a communications professional who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, understands public-sector or transit-related stakeholder dynamics, and can bridge the gap between program delivery and user adoption.

Position Summary

The Communications Specialist will support project governance and stakeholder engagement activities by designing and executing communication strategies that promote awareness, understanding, and adoption of training and program initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, proactive communicator who can:

• Develop structured communications plans aligned with program goals
• Engage stakeholders across multiple levels (executive, operational, frontline)
• Translate technical or training-related content into accessible messaging
• Support learning adoption through targeted outreach and engagement strategies

This role requires strong capabilities in strategic communications planning, content development, stakeholder analysis, and change management support, along with proficiency in modern communication tools and platforms.

The Communications Specialist will play a key role in ensuring that program outcomes are successfully adopted and sustained, not just delivered.

Day-to-Day / Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan aligned with project governance and training initiatives
• Conduct stakeholder analysis to identify communication needs, preferences, and engagement strategies
• Create and deliver targeted communication materials including emails, briefings, newsletters, job aids, and executive summaries
• Translate technical training content and program objectives into clear, user-friendly messaging
• Support learning adoption strategies by developing campaigns that drive participation and engagement
• Coordinate and facilitate stakeholder engagement sessions, briefings, and feedback loops
• Develop communication timelines, content calendars, and distribution strategies
• Collaborate with instructional designers, trainers, and program managers to ensure message alignment and consistency
• Monitor and evaluate communication effectiveness using feedback, surveys, and engagement metrics
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement of communication and adoption strategies
• Ensure all communications align with organizational branding, tone, and governance standards
• Support leadership with executive-level messaging and talking points

Ascension is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Administrative Analyst to support the planning, coordination, and execution of training delivery operations, including logistics management, scheduling, and Learning Management System (LMS) administration.

This role is mission-critical to ensuring seamless execution of training programs, enabling instructors, SMEs, and program leadership to focus on content delivery and learner engagement. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, possesses strong coordination and communication skills, and has experience supporting training operations, workforce development programs, or enterprise learning environments.

This position plays a key role in supporting Ascension’s broader capabilities in training facilitation, curriculum delivery, and performance improvement, ensuring operational excellence aligned with federal program expectations .

Position Summary

The Administrative Analyst provides end-to-end operational and administrative support for training delivery, including scheduling, logistics coordination, LMS tracking, and stakeholder communication.

The ideal candidate is:

• A proactive problem solver who anticipates scheduling conflicts and logistical risks
• A detail-driven coordinator capable of managing multiple concurrent training events
• A self-starter who can operate with minimal oversight in dynamic environments
• Skilled in data tracking and reporting, particularly within LMS platforms
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams, including instructors, SMEs, program managers, and federal stakeholders

This role supports the customer by ensuring that training programs are well-coordinated, properly tracked, and executed efficiently, directly contributing to improved workforce readiness and program performance.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage training schedules, including session planning, calendar management, and resource allocation
• Support end-to-end logistics for training delivery (virtual and in-person), including materials, facilities, and technology setup
• Administer and maintain Learning Management System (LMS) records, including course enrollment, completion tracking, and reporting
• Monitor and validate training participation, attendance, and completion metrics
• Generate LMS reports and dashboards to support program leadership and performance tracking
• Communicate with instructors, SMEs, and participants to ensure timely dissemination of training information
• Prepare and distribute training materials, agendas, and participant communications
• Track and resolve scheduling conflicts and logistical issues proactively
• Support training evaluations, surveys, and feedback collection efforts
• Maintain organized documentation of training records, SOPs, and administrative processes
• Assist with continuous improvement efforts by identifying inefficiencies in scheduling or LMS workflows

Ascension is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Graphics Designer to support the development of high-impact multimedia learning products, including infographics, interactive presentations, and digital training assets. This role is critical to transforming complex concepts into visually engaging, learner-centered content that enhances comprehension, retention, and user experience across training programs.

The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of visual storytelling, instructional design awareness, and technical design proficiency, enabling them to support enterprise-level training initiatives. This individual will play a key role in supporting Ascension’s mission to deliver innovative training and development solutions that drive workforce performance and organizational effectiveness.

Position Summary

The Graphics Designer will support the design and production of multimedia learning assets aligned with training and curriculum development efforts. This includes creating infographics, interactive presentations, digital learning visuals, and branded materials that enhance training delivery across virtual and in-person environments.

The ideal candidate is:

• A visual problem-solver who can translate complex technical or policy content into intuitive graphics
• Self-driven and adaptable, capable of working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Skilled at balancing creativity with compliance, ensuring outputs align with branding, accessibility (e.g., Section 508), and instructional standards
• Experienced in collaborating with SMEs, instructional designers, and program stakeholders

This role supports the development of engaging, accessible, and performance-driven learning experiences, leveraging tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft platforms to deliver high-quality outputs.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Design and develop infographics, visual aids, and digital learning assets to support training programs
• Create interactive presentations (e.g., PowerPoint, Storyline-integrated visuals) aligned with instructional objectives
• Collaborate with instructional designers and SMEs to translate technical content into visual formats
• Ensure all deliverables meet branding guidelines, accessibility standards (Section 508), and quality expectations
• Produce graphics for eLearning modules, virtual classrooms, and training materials
• Support multimedia production efforts, including visuals for videos, animations, and digital platforms
• Revise and enhance existing training materials to improve user engagement and visual clarity
• Manage multiple design tasks and deadlines while maintaining consistency and attention to detail
• Participate in stakeholder reviews and incorporate feedback into final deliverables
• Maintain organized libraries of design assets, templates, and style guides

Ascension LLC is seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer / Editor to support the development of high-quality learning and training materials that enable workforce development, knowledge transfer, and mission readiness. This role is critical to translating complex program requirements, policies, and procedures into clear, engaging, and instructionally sound content for facilitators and learners.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented communicator and instructional content developer who thrives at the intersection of technical writing, adult learning, and curriculum design. This individual will play a key role in ensuring that training materials such as facilitator guides, participant workbooks, slides, and job aids are accurate, consistent, and aligned with learning objectives and organizational goals.

This position directly supports Ascension’s Training and Development Services, including curriculum design, training facilitation support, and virtual learning environments .

Position Summary

The Technical Writer / Editor will be responsible for designing, writing, editing, and standardizing instructional and training content to support leadership development, workforce training, and program implementation efforts.

This role requires an individual who can:

• Translate complex concepts into clear, concise, and engaging instructional materials
• Collaborate with SMEs, facilitators, and program managers to ensure content accuracy and alignment
• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
• Ensure consistency in tone, formatting, branding, and accessibility (including Section 508 compliance)

The ideal candidate is:

• Self-driven and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables
• Comfortable working in ambiguous environments with evolving requirements
• Skilled at anticipating gaps in content and proactively developing solutions
• Experienced in using tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, and eLearning platforms

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop facilitator guides, participant workbooks, job aids, and presentation materials
• Edit and standardize training content for clarity, grammar, consistency, and instructional quality
• Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to translate technical and policy content into training materials
• Align content with learning objectives, competencies, and program goals
• Apply instructional design principles (ADDIE or similar frameworks) to content development
• Create and maintain content templates, style guides, and documentation standards
• Support development of virtual and in-person training materials
• Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of all deliverables prior to submission
• Incorporate feedback from stakeholders and training evaluations into content revisions
• Support version control and content management processes
• Assist in development of multimedia learning assets (infographics, visuals, videos) as needed

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 LLC is seeking a Junior Training Instructor / Facilitator to support the delivery of high-volume, frontline workforce training initiatives. This role is critical to ensuring that training programs are delivered consistently, effectively, and at scale to meet client operational and performance objectives.

The ideal candidate is an engaging communicator and facilitator who thrives in both in-person and virtual environments, with the ability to manage logistics, coordinate training sessions, and support large cohorts of learners. This individual will play a key role in reinforcing learning objectives, ensuring participant engagement, and supporting the successful execution of training programs aligned with organizational goals.

This role is well-suited for candidates with experience in training delivery, adult learning, workforce development, or facilitation, particularly in government or regulated environments.

Position Summary

The Junior Training Instructor / Facilitator supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of instructor-led training (ILT) sessions across multiple cohorts. This includes both in-person and virtual training environments, requiring adaptability, strong communication skills, and attention to detail.

The candidate will support training logistics, scheduling, learner coordination, and facilitation, ensuring seamless execution of training events. The role requires an individual who is organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple training sessions simultaneously, often in fast-paced, high-volume environments.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to engage diverse audiences
• Experience supporting training logistics and coordination
• Comfort with virtual training platforms and learning technologies

This role directly supports Ascension’s capabilities in training facilitation, curriculum delivery, and workforce development, as highlighted in our corporate experience supporting federal agencies.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Facilitate instructor-led training (ILT) sessions in both virtual and in-person environments
• Coordinate training schedules, participant rosters, and session logistics
• Prepare training materials, presentations, and supporting documentation
• Engage learners through interactive facilitation techniques and structured discussions
• Support high-volume training cohorts, ensuring consistency across sessions
• Track attendance, participation, and completion metrics
• Assist with virtual training platform setup (e.g., Teams, Zoom, Adobe Connect)
• Respond to participant questions and provide real-time support during sessions
• Collaborate with senior instructors, SMEs, and program managers to ensure alignment with training objectives
• Collect feedback through surveys and evaluations to support continuous improvement
• Maintain training records and documentation in accordance with client requirements

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Ascension LLC is seeking a high-performing Instructional System Designer to lead the design, development, and modernization of enterprise learning solutions in support of a federal client’s workforce development and leadership advancement initiatives.

This role is critical to shaping curriculum architecture across frontline, corporate, and leadership tiers, ensuring that learning programs are strategically aligned to mission outcomes, performance improvement, and measurable impact.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on designer who can translate complex organizational needs into structured, scalable learning experiences using proven methodologies such as ADDIE and SAM. This individual will serve as a key contributor to enhancing workforce capability, strengthening leadership pipelines, and improving training effectiveness across the enterprise.

Position Summary

The Instructional System Designer will be responsible for end-to-end instructional design and curriculum development, including needs assessment, learning objective definition, content design, modality selection, and evaluation planning.

This role requires a professional who is:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple curriculum tracks simultaneously
• Self-driven and adaptable, able to operate in evolving environments with limited direction
• Skilled at anticipating learning gaps, designing solutions, and aligning training with performance outcomes
• Experienced in developing storyboards, learning paths, and blended learning solutions (eLearning, instructor-led, virtual, and hybrid)

The candidate will support the client by:

• Designing structured learning pathways and curriculum frameworks
• Translating business and operational requirements into effective training solutions
• Leveraging tools and platforms such as Articulate, Adobe Creative Cloud, LMS platforms, and Microsoft 365 tools
• Applying evaluation frameworks (e.g., Kirkpatrick) to measure effectiveness and continuous improvement

This role directly supports Ascension’s core capabilities in Training and Development Services, Human Capital Strategy, and Organizational Performance Improvement .

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Design and develop end-to-end curriculum architecture aligned to organizational goals and workforce competencies
• Conduct training needs assessments to identify skill gaps and performance improvement opportunities
• Develop learning objectives, instructional strategies, and course structures using ADDIE and SAM methodologies
• Create storyboards, scripts, and instructional materials for multiple delivery modalities (ILT, VILT, eLearning)
• Build learning pathways for frontline staff, corporate personnel, and leadership tiers
• Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to validate content accuracy and relevance
• Develop interactive learning content using tools such as Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Cloud, and LMS platforms
• Design and implement evaluation strategies (e.g., Kirkpatrick Levels 1–4) to assess training effectiveness
• Support virtual training environments and learning management systems (LMS)
• Conduct content reviews, updates, and continuous improvement cycles
• Ensure all training materials meet accessibility (Section 508) and usability standards
• Facilitate pilot sessions and incorporate feedback into curriculum refinement

Ascension LLC is seeking a highly analytical and impact-driven Evaluation Specialist to support a mission-critical learning and workforce development initiative. This role is essential to ensuring that training and leadership development programs are not only delivered effectively, but also measured, validated, and continuously improved based on data-driven insights.

The ideal candidate is a learning evaluation expert with deep experience applying Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Evaluation, developing performance metrics, and translating training outcomes into measurable business impact. This individual will play a critical role in helping the client understand what is working, what is not, and how to optimize learning investments for maximum return.

This position is best suited for professionals with strong backgrounds in program evaluation, learning analytics, organizational performance measurement, and data-driven decision-making, particularly within complex, fast-paced environments.

Position Summary

The Evaluation Specialist will design, implement, and manage a comprehensive evaluation framework aligned to Kirkpatrick Levels 1–4, including reaction, learning, behavior, and results. The role will support the development and execution of pre- and post-assessments, pulse surveys, 30/60/90-day reinforcement evaluations, and ROI proxy measures to assess training effectiveness and organizational impact.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, self-driven professional who thrives in ambiguous environments and can translate complex data into actionable insights. They must be capable of working independently while collaborating with instructional designers, SMEs, and program leadership.

This role requires expertise in:

• Learning evaluation methodologies
• Survey and assessment design
• Data analysis and visualization
• Performance metrics and KPI development
• Continuous improvement frameworks

The Evaluation Specialist will leverage tools such as Excel, Power BI, survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey), and Microsoft 365 tools to collect, analyze, and report on performance data.

This role directly supports the client’s ability to measure training effectiveness, improve workforce capability, and demonstrate return on investment for learning initiatives, aligning with Ascension’s strengths in data analytics, performance management, and training evaluation .

Day-to-Day Activities

• Design and implement evaluation strategies aligned to Kirkpatrick Levels 1–4
• Develop pre- and post-training assessments to measure knowledge acquisition
• Conduct pulse surveys and longitudinal evaluations (30/60/90-day follow-ups)
• Analyze training data to assess behavioral change and performance outcomes
• Develop ROI proxy measures to estimate training effectiveness and business impact
• Create dashboards and reports using tools such as Power BI and Excel
• Collaborate with instructional designers and SMEs to align evaluation with learning objectives
• Facilitate data collection efforts across stakeholders and program participants
• Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for continuous improvement
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across evaluation activities
• Support development of KPIs and performance measurement frameworks
• Document evaluation methodologies, tools, and results

Ascension is seeking a data-driven Learning Analyst to support a high-impact federal learning and workforce development initiative. This role is critical to enabling the client to measure, optimize, and continuously improve learning effectiveness through advanced analytics, dashboards, and AI-informed insights.

The ideal candidate is a hybrid analyst and strategist who understands how to translate learning data into actionable insights that drive workforce performance, skill development, and mission readiness. This individual will play a key role in helping leadership understand what is working, what is not, and where to invest in learning programs to maximize impact.

This role is essential to the success of the engagement as it directly supports data-driven decision-making, performance measurement, and continuous improvement, aligning with Ascension’s expertise in analytics, KPI development, and dashboard reporting .

Position Summary

The Learning Analyst will support the design, development, and implementation of learning analytics frameworks, dashboards, and reporting solutions to measure training effectiveness, learner engagement, and workforce capability development.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in data analytics, learning systems (LMS/LXP), and performance measurement, combined with the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment. This individual must be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

This role requires someone who can:

• Transform raw learning and workforce data into meaningful insights and visualizations
• Develop and maintain dashboards tracking completion rates, learning hours, and skill progression
• Support AI-driven recommendations for personalized learning pathways
• Enable leadership with data-backed insights to improve training programs and workforce readiness

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to track learning performance metrics
• Analyze training data to assess completion rates, engagement, learning hours, and skill development trends
• Translate data findings into clear insights and executive-level briefings
• Collaborate with instructional designers and SMEs to align analytics with learning objectives and outcomes
• Design and implement KPIs and performance measurement frameworks for training programs
• Support integration and analysis of data from LMS, HR systems, and survey platforms
• Apply predictive analytics or AI-driven techniques to recommend personalized learning paths
• Conduct data quality assessments and ensure data governance and integrity
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying gaps, trends, and optimization opportunities
• Develop documentation, data dictionaries, and reporting standards
• Participate in stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and present findings