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Ascension LLC is seeking an experienced Lead Certified Trainer to design, deliver, and oversee high-quality training programs in support of a mission-driven government client. This role is critical to ensuring successful adoption of new systems, tools, processes, and organizational changes by end users, managers, and administrators.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned training professional with deep experience leading instructor-led and virtual training initiatives, developing curriculum and learning materials, and coaching other trainers. This individual will serve as the primary authority and point of accountability for training strategy, execution, and quality across the engagement.

This role is best suited for a candidate who combines instructional design expertise, facilitation excellence, and stakeholder engagement skills, and who is comfortable operating in complex, regulated environments such as Federal, state, or local government. The Lead Certified Trainer plays a direct role in helping the client achieve operational readiness, workforce capability, and sustained adoption of delivered solutions.

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Summary of the Contractor Role

The Lead Certified Trainer is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and delivering comprehensive training solutions aligned with client requirements, project milestones, and change management goals. This individual leads training needs assessments, designs learning strategies, develops curriculum and materials, and delivers engaging, effective training sessions across multiple audiences.

In addition to hands-on facilitation, the Lead Certified Trainer provides oversight and quality assurance for all training activities, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and alignment with adult learning best practices. The role requires a self-directed professional who can operate with minimal supervision, anticipate training challenges, and adapt delivery approaches to meet evolving customer needs.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, an excellent communicator, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. They will be expected to solve problems related to user adoption, knowledge transfer, and training effectiveness, using data, feedback, and continuous improvement techniques. Tools may include Microsoft 365, SharePoint, PowerPoint, virtual training platforms, learning management systems, and survey or evaluation tools.

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Position Day-to-Day Activities

The Lead Certified Trainer will:

• Assess training needs by collaborating with project teams, stakeholders, and end users
• Design comprehensive training strategies aligned to project phases and user roles
• Develop instructor-led, virtual, and blended training curricula and lesson plans
• Create training materials including slide decks, job aids, user guides, and reference materials
• Deliver engaging training sessions to diverse audiences, including executives, managers, and staff
• Lead train-the-trainer sessions to ensure consistent delivery across trainers
• Coordinate training schedules, logistics, and participant communications
• Evaluate training effectiveness using surveys, assessments, and feedback mechanisms
• Refine training content and delivery based on evaluation results and stakeholder input
• Ensure compliance with accessibility requirements, including Section 508 standards
• Document training activities, attendance, and outcomes for reporting purposes
• Support change management and user adoption efforts in collaboration with project leadership

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us!

Ascension LLC is seeking an experienced Project Manager & Lead Instructional Designer to lead and deliver mission-critical training and learning solutions in support of government clients. This role is central to the successful execution of the engagement and serves as both the operational lead and the instructional authority for training initiatives tied to workforce readiness, program transformation, systems adoption, or policy implementation.

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives at the intersection of project delivery, instructional design leadership, and client engagement. This individual must be capable of translating complex program requirements, policies, or systems into structured, accessible, and effective learning solutions while managing schedules, risks, stakeholders, and deliverables.

This role is critical to ensuring that training programs are delivered on time, within scope, compliant with federal standards, and aligned with the client’s strategic goals. Candidates should have experience in regulated or public-sector environments and be comfortable operating with a high degree of accountability and visibility.

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Summary of the Contractor Role

The Project Manager & Lead Instructional Designer is responsible for end-to-end ownership of training and instructional design efforts, from initial planning and requirements analysis through curriculum development, delivery, and continuous improvement.

This role supports customer needs by:

• Ensuring training initiatives are well-planned, properly resourced, and executed using disciplined project management practices
• Designing instructional solutions that are learner-centered, outcomes-driven, and compliant with accessibility and government standards
• Serving as a trusted advisor to the client by anticipating challenges, mitigating risks, and aligning training strategies to program objectives

The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in environments where requirements may evolve. This individual is expected to be self-directed, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and skilled at problem-solving and stakeholder coordination.

To be successful, the candidate must leverage tools and processes such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, virtual learning platforms, structured project plans, risk registers, instructional design frameworks (such as ADDIE), and quality assurance methodologies.

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Position Day-to-Day Activities

Support user adoption and change management efforts tied to training initiatives

Lead and manage instructional design and training projects from initiation through closeout

Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and delivery timelines

Coordinate instructional designers, subject matter experts, facilitators, and client stakeholders

Conduct training needs assessments and translate requirements into learning objectives

Design and oversee development of instructor-led training, virtual training, blended learning, and job aids

Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to all training products

Ensure all training materials meet Section 508 and accessibility requirements

Facilitate design reviews, pilot sessions, and stakeholder working sessions

Track risks, issues, and dependencies and implement mitigation strategies

Prepare and deliver project status reports, briefings, and training documentation

This HR&Talent Acquisition Coordinator is designed to help us scale our recruiting operations and strengthen our HR infrastructure as we continue to grow. You will be an integral part of our proposal and recruiting process, ensuring we move quickly from position description (PD) development to candidate selection, while also supporting broader HR initiatives that will help us attract, retain, and develop top talent.

Core Responsibilities

1. Position Description (PD) Management

• Finalize PD drafts from the proposal team during the RFI and/or RFP stages.
• Format and post PDs to:
  • Company website
  • LinkedIn and other social media platforms
  • Agreed-upon job boards
• Ensure postings go live within 24–48 hours of receiving final draft.

2. Candidate Pipeline Management

• Use AI tools (with my guidance) to pre-screen resumes.
• Maintain a candidate tracker with notes, ratings, and status updates.
• Flag strong candidates promptly for review.

3. Interview Coordination

• Contact shortlisted candidates to confirm interest.
• Schedule interviews directly on my calendar.
• Send candidates confirmation emails and relevant job details.

4. HR / Human Capital Infrastructure Projects

Contribute to other HR/corporate projects that strengthen company infrastructure.

Assist in building out our HR SharePoint site.

Develop and maintain onboarding/offboarding processes, checklists, and packages.

Support the creation and automation of performance review processes.

Track and ensure completion of required employee training.

We are looking for an HR Data Analyst who will provide advanced analytics, workforce data insights, and internal control expertise to support OPM’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) and Internal Control and Compliance (ICC) Division. This role ensures HR and workforce data inform effective decision-making, supports compliance with OMB Circular A-123 Appendix D, and strengthens the link between internal controls, human capital, and financial reporting.

The HR Data Analyst day-to-day functions will be to:

• Serve as the lead SME for workforce and HR data analytics in support of internal control and risk assessment activities.
• Develop dashboards, scorecards, and reports to monitor HR and workforce trends, staffing patterns, and risks affecting financial management systems.
• Provide analytic support for internal control testing, including workforce-related IT General Controls (ITGCs) and human capital processes tied to financial reporting.
• Translate HR data insights into actionable recommendations for OPM leadership.
• Support lessons learned documentation, briefings, and workforce planning deliverables.
• Collaborate with system/process owners to validate data integrity, identify deficiencies, and support remediation planning.
• Mentor analysts and ensure quality in HR-related workpapers, memos, and reporting artifacts.

We are looking for a Senior Business Specialist who will provide expert business analysis, program support, and advisory services to OPM’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) and Internal Control and Compliance (ICC) Division. This role bridges business and technical requirements, ensuring compliance with OMB Circular A-123 Appendix D, the CFO Act, FMFIA, and related financial management regulations. The Senior Business Specialist will support the execution of internal control assessments, develop documentation and reporting, and provide strategic recommendations to improve financial management processes.

The Senior Business Specialist day-to-day functions will be to:

• Lead business analysis and documentation efforts in support of internal control assessments, including Test of Design (TOD) and Test of Operating Effectiveness (TOE).
• Support development of project plans, schedules, risk assessments, and deliverables such as deficiency memos, lessons learned, and IT Summary of Aggregated Deficiencies (IT SAD).
• Conduct data validation, process mapping, and documentation of financial and mixed financial systems.
• Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for improvement, automation, or remediation.
• Collaborate with system/process owners, auditors, and OPM leadership to ensure alignment with internal control requirements.
• Prepare and deliver reports, dashboards, and briefings to support ICC decision-making.
• Provide subject matter guidance to junior analysts and team members.

Protect our Homeland, Ascend with Us!

We invite you to become an integral part of a rapidly growing and industry-leading organization, where our employees come first!  At Ascension, LLC you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative, mission-focused projects that deliver exceptional business application solutions.  Our employees proudly serve as trusted advisors and forward-thinking solution architects for our clients. 

Currently, we are seeking a motivated, career and customer-focused Senior Program Specialist – SME that will provide expert-level advisory, analytic, and program management support to OPM’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) Internal Control and Compliance (ICC) Division. This position ensures compliance with OMB Circular A-123 Appendix D, FMFIA, and related financial management regulations, while driving improvements in OPM’s internal control environment and supporting strategic initiatives.

The Senior Program Specialist - SME day-to-day functions will be to:

• Lead high-level program management and advisory efforts to support OPM’s A-123 internal control assessment cycle.
• Serve as SME for internal controls over financial systems, IT general controls (ITGCs), and financial reporting.
• Guide the development of project plans, risk assessments, and rotation schedules for testing high-risk financial systems.
• Oversee the preparation of major deliverables, including deficiency memos, IT Summary of Aggregated Deficiencies (IT SAD), and Final IT Assessment Reports.
• Provide strategic recommendations to OPM leadership to improve risk management, governance, and compliance.
• Facilitate lessons learned workshops, program briefings, and executive-level reporting.
• Mentor and support junior analysts and team members, ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance in deliverables.
• Act as liaison between OPM leadership, system owners, and control assessors to resolve deficiencies and confirm remediation.