Careers

We're looking for a Client Engagement & Program Manager that serves as the primary liaison between Ascension LLC and the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC). This position oversees day-to-day operations, deliverables, and communications for UMGC’s Digital Media Creative Production, Testing, and Optimization initiative, ensuring seamless coordination between Ascension’s internal teams, UMGC’s marketing office, and its media-buying partners.

Client Engagement & Program Manager Day-to-Day Activities:

• Lead day-to-day project coordination, communications, and deliverable tracking.
• Serve as UMGC’s main point of contact for all contract performance matters.
• Facilitate weekly meetings, task updates, and reporting reviews.
• Ensure creative, testing, and reporting milestones are met on time and within scope.
• Support budget tracking, invoicing, and administrative contract activities.
• Coordinate workflow across creative, analytics, and subcontractor teams.

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Ascension, LLC is seeking a Human Capital & Stakeholder Engagement Specialist to support the New Mexico Office of Cybersecurity under the SLCGP initiative. This role focuses on stakeholder engagement, workforce pipeline research, training/recruitment/retention analysis, and provider database creation. The position will design and conduct stakeholder interviews and surveys across local governments, tribal entities, K–12, and higher education institutions, and translate findings into actionable insights for workforce development.

Human Capital & Stakeholder Engagement Specialist Day-to-Day Activities

• Design and conduct stakeholder interviews and surveys across participating entities.
• Lead analysis of workforce training, recruitment, and retention challenges.
• Research and document training/recruitment providers, building a structured database of available resources.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager & Workforce Analyst to integrate findings into the statewide workforce gap analysis.
• Support the development of remediation recommendations and contribute to the final Project Completion Report.
• Provide communications and engagement support to ensure stakeholder perspectives are incorporated into deliverables.

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We're seeking a Project Manager & Lead Workforce Analyst to support the New Mexico Office of Cybersecurity under the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). This role will lead the execution of a statewide cybersecurity workforce needs assessment, capabilities assessment, and gap analysis leveraging the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework. The position serves as the primary point of contact for the client, ensures deliverable quality, and manages project milestones from kickoff to final report delivery.

Project Manager & Lead Workforce Analyst Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead overall project planning, scheduling, and status reporting.
• Conduct workforce needs and capabilities assessments across multiple state, county, tribal, and educational entities.
• Map cybersecurity workforce roles against the NICE Framework and analyze current state vs. future workforce requirements.
• Lead gap analysis and develop practical, high-level remediation recommendations for each participating entity.
• Manage deliverable development, including the final Project Completion Report and associated data products.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal team members, stakeholders, and the New Mexico Office of Cybersecurity.
• Ensure quality assurance, compliance with contract requirements, and timely delivery of all work products.

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We're seeking for a Human Capital & Data Analytics Specialist to support the State of New Mexico’s Cybersecurity Workforce Development Project. This role focuses on survey design, data collection, workforce analytics, and reporting. The selected candidate will be responsible for building the capabilities assessment database, performing quantitative and qualitative analysis, and developing dashboards, charts, and visualizations to support the project’s final report.

Human Capital & Data Analytics Specialist Day-to-Day Activities

• Support needs assessment by designing surveys, analyzing responses, and compiling data insights.
• Collect and validate workforce data from participating agencies.
• Research education, training, and recruitment providers to develop the capabilities database.
• Conduct workforce data analysis to identify gaps in KSAs, recruitment, and retention.
• Create dashboards, charts, and visuals to support findings and recommendations.
• Assist in drafting the final report with data-driven insights.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to ensure project deliverables are evidence-based and accurate.

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We are seeking a Project Manager (Cybersecurity Workforce) to lead the State of New Mexico’s Cybersecurity Workforce Development Project. This role combines program leadership with subject matter expertise in workforce planning, cybersecurity role alignment, and human capital strategy. The selected candidate will oversee all project activities, coordinate with the New Mexico Office of Cybersecurity (OCS), and deliver actionable recommendations aligned with the NIST NICE Workforce Framework.

Project Manager (Cybersecurity Workforce) Day-to-Day Activities:

• Lead and manage the overall project, ensuring on-time and compliant delivery of all RFQ requirements. 
• Conduct workforce needs assessments across up to seven Executive Branch agencies.
• Facilitate stakeholder interviews and surveys to identify workforce roles, KSAs, and training needs.
• Oversee the capabilities assessment of education, training, recruitment, and retention resources.
• Direct the gap analysis of SPO classification, compensation, and recruitment systems against NICE standards.
• Develop high-level recommendations, goals, and objectives to address workforce gaps.
• Author and deliver the final project report, including findings, outcomes, and recommendations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the State, ensuring clear communication and status updates.

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We're looking for a Project Manager (Sharepoint) will oversee the delivery of WSSC Water’s Enterprise Intranet Solution, ensuring timely execution of deliverables, stakeholder engagement, and adoption of Microsoft 365/SharePoint-based solutions. This role combines responsibilities in program management, requirements/business analysis, change management, and training to ensure the intranet solution is successfully deployed, adopted, and sustained across the organization.

The Project Manager (Sharepoint) Day-to-Day Activities:

• Lead project planning, scheduling, and reporting activities in alignment with contract requirements.
• Engage with WSSC stakeholders to gather requirements, document governance policies, and ensure business needs are met.
• Oversee project phases including discovery, design, migration, and deployment, ensuring deliverable acceptance.
• Develop and manage change management strategies, communications, and adoption campaigns.
• Design and deliver training sessions (live virtual, recorded modules, and user guides) for administrators, content owners, and end-users.
• Manage risks, issues, and quality assurance processes throughout the contract.

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We're looking for a Content Migration & User Experience Specialist that will manage the migration of WSSC’s legacy intranet content to SharePoint Online and ensure content governance, metadata, and lifecycle workflows are properly established. This role will also support usability testing, accessibility compliance, and provide sustainment support during warranty and ongoing operations.

Content Migration & User Experience Specialist Day-to-Day Activities:

• Conduct migration planning, audits, and execution of legacy intranet content to SharePoint Online.
• Validate migrated content, ensure metadata tagging, and establish content lifecycle workflows.
• Support multilingual publishing workflows and accessibility compliance (WCAG/508).
• Conduct usability testing, accessibility audits, and user feedback sessions.
• Provide ongoing content management, governance oversight, and optimization.
• Support sustainment tasks, including helpdesk escalation and quarterly updates.

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We're looking for an M365 Solution Architect & Lead Developer that will be responsible for architecting, designing, and developing the Enterprise Intranet Solution on Microsoft 365/SharePoint Online. This role will lead integrations with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Active Directory, and deliver custom components using SPFx, Power Apps, and Power Automate to meet WSSC’s business needs.

The M365 Solution Architect & Lead Developer Day-to-Day Activities:

• Lead the technical design and configuration of the intranet platform (SharePoint Online).
• Define and implement governance, security, and compliance settings.
• Develop SPFx web parts, Power Apps, and Power Automate workflows.
• Design and configure enterprise search, document management, and metadata workflows.
• Manage integrations with Teams, Outlook, Active Directory, and third-party systems via APIs.
• Support quarterly optimization updates, bug fixes, and system enhancements.
• Provide technical specifications, documentation, and knowledge transfer.

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We're looking for a Mentor-Protégé Program Specialist that provides analytical and program support to the Mentor-Protégé Program. Ensures compliance with DHA policies, monitors agreements, and supports reporting and budget functions.

Mentor-Protégé Program Specialist Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Conduct needs assessments and review MPP agreements
• Track and manage programmatic reviews and budget reports
• Support development of guidance and policies related to MPP.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on compliance, reporting, and outreach.
• Assist in drafting content for program communications and policy update

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We're looking for a Data Analyst/Reporting Analyst who's responsible for analyzing and visualizing data to support OSBP’s industrial and program performance requirements. Ensures timely delivery of reports, dashboards, and metrics.

Data Analyst / Reporting Specialist Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Develop weekly small business achievement reports
• Deliver semi-annual subcontracting achievement reports
• Maintain dashboards to track KPIs, goals, and outreach metrics.
• Support data calls, ad-hoc analysis, and visualization needs.
• Collaborate with PM and analysts on performance reporting.

Project Coordinator/ Operations Support provides operational and administrative support across OSBP activities. Ensures task coordination, document control, scheduling, and logistics are efficiently managed.

Project Coordinator/ Operations Support Dat-to-Day Responsibilities:

-Coordinate deliverable development and submission schedules.

-Support outreach event logistics, vendor meetings, and workshops (PWS 5.3.1.1).

-Track staffing updates and assist with monthly staffing status reports (PWS 5.8).

-Manage SharePoint sites, distribution lists, and communications schedules.

-Assist in data collection, knowledge management, and file management.

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We are looking for a Business Analyst/Strategic Analyst who will provide analytical support for business execution and strategic communications. Supports OSBP in planning, evaluating, and executing initiatives through data-driven decision-making.

Business Analyst/Strategic Analyst Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Analyze business processes, identify improvements, and document requirements.
• Develop weekly achievement reports and semi-annual subcontracting reports (PWS 5.2.1.1).
• Support development of strategic planning initiatives.
• Conduct industry monitoring and trend analysis for small business stakeholders.
• Contribute to drafting communications and outreach products.

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We are looking for a Program Manager/Project Lead who will serve as the primary point of contact for the DHA Contracting Officer and COR. Responsible for managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk across all PWS task areas. Provides leadership to contractor staff, ensures compliance with contract requirements, and maintains strong customer relationships.

Program Manager/Project Lead Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Lead contract execution and oversee all deliverables.
• Develop and maintain the staffing plan (PWS 5.8).
• Coordinate transition-in/out activities (PWS 1.6).
• Conduct semiannual reviews and prepare corrective action summaries.
• Manage risk, quality control, and compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements.
• Serve as escalation point for all technical and management issues.

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We are looking for a Support Analyst who will provide day-to-day technical, documentation, and coordination support for OPM OCFO’s Internal Control and Compliance (ICC) Division. This role will assist senior specialists in executing financial system internal control assessments, preparing deliverables, and supporting ad-hoc technical requests to ensure compliance with OMB Circular A-123 Appendix D and related financial management regulations.

Support Analyst Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Assist in drafting, formatting, and reviewing project documentation, including test plans, walkthrough summaries, deficiency memos, and control evaluation matrices.
• Provide ad-hoc technical and administrative support related to A-123 and OPM Financial Management Manual (FMM) compliance.
• Support preparation of presentations, talking points, and training/educational materials for OPM leadership and external stakeholders.
• Track action items, deliverables, and milestone progress in coordination with project leads.
• Conduct basic research and data gathering to support risk assessments and internal control testing.
• Assist with SharePoint or document library management, ensuring accuracy and availability of workpapers and deliverables.

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We are looking for a Project Manager who will oversee planning, coordination, and execution of internal control assessment activities for OPM OCFO. This role ensures deliverables meet quality standards and contract performance requirements.

Project Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the project plan and master schedule.
• Lead weekly status meetings, monthly reporting, and quarterly reviews.
• Track milestones, risks, and issues, escalating as needed.
• Coordinate resources across tasks and ensure compliance with PWS/QASP requirements.
• Prepare and deliver lessons learned and recommendations to OPM leadership.