On-call, Part-Time
Baltimore, MD, Hybrid
Posted 10 months ago

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us!

Ascension LLC is seeking a full-time Management Professional to support the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) on the Transit Business, Organization, and Program Development IDIQ contract. This individual will deliver cross-functional management consulting, organizational development, project coordination, business performance analysis, policy support, and HR strategy services across MTA’s Office of Planning and multiple operating divisions.

This is a critical mid-to-senior-level consulting role responsible for driving internal business improvements, facilitating cross-department coordination, preparing performance documentation, supporting compliance functions, and developing processes that strengthen transit operations, workforce management, and organizational efficiency.

With 2,600 hours allocated to this labor category, the Management Professional can be staffed as full-time for the full 3-year IDIQ, and can also serve as a dual-role with the Project Manager category if needed.


Key Responsibilities

1. Organizational Development, Business Consulting & Process Improvement

  • Conduct efficiency studies, workflow mapping, and business process improvement analyses.
  • Support development of organizational structures, staffing models, and workload assessments.
  • Identify operational bottlenecks and develop solutions to improve service delivery and management workflows.

2. KPI Tracking, Program Monitoring & Performance Management

  • Support the MTA Tangible Results Program through data collection, metric tracking, scorecard development, and reporting.
  • Develop executive-level dashboards summarizing program performance, strategic goals, and key indicators.
  • Monitor program milestones, prepare status reports, and track deliverables for multi-division initiatives.

3. Integrated Planning & Data System Support

  • Assist with data governance efforts including development of documentation, standard operating procedures, and data handling workflows.
  • Collaborate with IT, planning, and operations teams to support integrated management data systems.
  • Conduct data validation, normalization, and synthesis for cross-functional reporting.

4. Mobility Management, Scheduling & Operations Process Support

  • Collect, analyze, and evaluate operational and mobility-related data (fixed route, paratransit, microtransit).
  • Provide process support for scheduling assessments, service studies, and operational reviews.
  • Prepare analysis to inform service planning decisions, operational improvements, or strategic initiatives.

5. Real Estate, Benefits Analysis & Capital Program Support

  • Assist with project documentation for capital planning, real estate planning, land-use coordination, and benefit-cost analysis.
  • Support preparation of materials for planning studies, feasibility analyses, or transit access improvements.

6. Federal Compliance (Title VI, ADA, Drug/Alcohol, Procurement)

  • Assist with preparation, documentation, and data support needed for federal compliance reviews.
  • Support development of Title VI analyses, ADA reporting, procurement compliance documentation, and related internal processes.

7. Human Resources Strategy & Workforce Initiatives

  • Conduct position analysis, staffing studies, and job classification support.
  • Support recruiting strategy, HR policy updates, and talent acquisition initiatives.
  • Assist with workforce planning, skills gap analysis, and development of HR documentation.

8. Task Order & Cross-Functional Project Support

  • Develop inputs for Task Order proposals including LOE, cost calculations, schedules, and deliverable outlines.
  • Serve as cross-functional project coordinator for assigned initiatives.
  • Prepare meeting materials, briefing decks, organizational charts, and technical memos.

Daily Activities

  • Analyze data, document workflows, and prepare summary reports.
  • Coordinate project meetings, track deadlines, and follow up on action items.
  • Prepare internal and external communications, technical deliverables, and presentation materials.
  • Support multi-disciplinary planning, operations, HR, real estate, and compliance teams.
  • Assist senior staff in interpreting data and producing recommendations.

Job Features

Job CategoryLogistics and Transportation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Business, or related field.
REQUIRED SKILLSFive years of experience in transportation and transit planning or business and organizational management with progressive responsibility.
TECHNICAL SKILLSExperience supervising staff.
DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of transit administrative operations. | Experience conducting organizational assessments in public-sector environments.
SUITABILITY/SECURITY RQMTSMust pass State of Maryland background screening.

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us! Ascension LLC is seeking a full-time Management Professional to support the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) on the Transit Business, Organization, and Program D...

On-call, Part-Time
Baltimore, MD, Hybrid
Posted 10 months ago

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us!Ascension LLC is seeking a full-time Transportation Manager to support the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) under the Transit Business, Organization, and Program Development IDIQ. This position is a core delivery role that supports MTA’s Office of Planning and multiple operational divisions through recurring task orders. The Transportation Manager will oversee service development projects, operational planning, mobility management, performance analytics, organizational initiatives, and compliance-driven improvements.

This position is ideal for a senior transportation operations professional experienced in managing service reliability, supervising planning and scheduling tasks, leading mobility service improvements, and coordinating multi-division initiatives in a large transit agency environment.


Key Responsibilities

1. Transit Service Development & Operations Management

  • Evaluate existing bus and mobility services, analyze operational performance, recommend route adjustments, and support service optimization.
  • Conduct on-time performance reviews, headway analysis, run-time assessments, and productivity monitoring.
  • Lead coordination between field operations, planning, schedulers, and customer service to resolve service issues.

2. Scheduling, Mobility & Process Management

  • Support fixed-route and paratransit scheduling, running time adjustments, and block-building.
  • Help implement process improvements for dispatch, scheduling, and control center coordination.
  • Oversee the verification and integration of AVL, APC, GTFS, ITS, and telematics data to support operational decisions.

3. Performance Management & KPI Tracking

  • Support MTA’s Tangible Results Program by collecting, monitoring, and reporting KPIs related to service quality, cost efficiency, and operational performance.
  • Manage data and reporting workflows in coordination with planning, IT, and operations staff.
  • Develop dashboards, performance scorecards, and reporting templates for executive and board-level updates.

4. Federal Compliance (Title VI, ADA, Drug/Alcohol, DBE/Procurement)

  • Support operational data preparation for Title VI service equity analyses and ADA service compliance.
  • Ensure operational procedures meet required policy and documentation standards.
  • Track indicators that affect compliance across scheduling, service cuts/adjustments, customer impacts, and policy changes.

5. Organizational Management & HR Strategy

  • Assist with workforce planning studies, staffing assessments, and resource allocation.
  • Support talent acquisition activities such as job task analyses, position reviews, and improving internal HR processes.
  • Provide operational expertise to inform HR-led workforce initiatives.

6. Integrated Planning & Data Systems Support

  • Collaborate with IT and planning teams to support the development of integrated data systems and planning tools.
  • Improve data governance, documentation, reporting processes, and data architecture for transit operational systems.

7. Real Estate, Benefits Analysis & Reporting

  • Support operational input for station area planning, transit access improvements, cost-benefit studies, and land-use coordination.
  • Provide operational perspectives for capital planning project assessments.

8. Task Order Management & Delivery Coordination

  • Draft technical inputs to Task Order proposals (scope, deliverables, LOE).
  • Lead assigned TOs, manage deadlines, oversee cross-functional staff, and ensure timely deliverables.
  • Interface with multiple MTA divisions, project leads, and stakeholders throughout delivery.

Daily Responsibilities

Draft TO proposals and track project progress.

Analyze operational performance and develop corrective action recommendations.

Review run times, detours, operational changes, and scheduling impacts.

Support planning and service development meetings.

Monitor daily transit data from APC, AVL, farebox, and incident reports.

Prepare briefing decks, memos, and operational summaries.

Engage with planning, scheduling, operations, HR, real estate, and compliance teams.

Job Features

Job CategoryLogistics and Transportation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Business, or related field.
REQUIRED SKILLSSix years of experience in transportation and transit planning or business and organizational management with progressive technical responsibility.
TECHNICAL SKILLSExperience supervising staff.
DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONSExperience with GIS, scheduling, or transit modeling tools.
SUITABILITY/SECURITY RQMTSMust pass State of Maryland background screening.

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us!Ascension LLC is seeking a full-time Transportation Manager to support the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) under the Transit Business, Organization, and Program ...

On-call, Part-Time
Baltimore, MD, Hybrid
Posted 10 months ago

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us!

Ascension LLC seeks a full-time Senior Transportation Professional to support the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) as part of its Transit Business, Organization, and Program Development IDIQ. This individual will provide advanced-level analytic, operational, planning, and program support across multiple MTA divisions, working under on-call Task Orders issued by the Office of Planning.

The Senior Transportation Professional will serve as a senior technical contributor, supporting transit service development, operational analysis, scheduling and mobility management, data governance, KPI-driven performance analysis, federal compliance work, real estate and benefits evaluation, and strategic workforce initiatives. This role plays a pivotal part in translating data, field insights, and policy objectives into actionable improvements that advance MTA’s operational and organizational goals.

With an estimated 3,400 hours allocated to this labor category, this position is ideally suited as a full-time, long-term role for the full 3-year contract period.


Key Responsibilities

1. Service Development & Technical Planning

  • Conduct route-level and system-wide operational analyses.
  • Evaluate service reliability, headways, travel times, and productivity metrics.
  • Support route optimization, ridership forecasting, and geographic analysis using GIS tools.
  • Prepare technical recommendations for service changes, new routes, restructures, and performance improvements.

2. Mobility Management & Scheduling Support

  • Assist with scheduling-related data collection and evaluations of run times, block structures, and operator assignments.
  • Support ADA paratransit service analyses including eligibility impacts, trip patterns, performance metrics, and operational constraints.
  • Conduct comparative assessments of fixed route and demand-response mobility performance.

3. Performance Measurement & KPI Development

  • Support the Tangible Results Program by preparing data analyses and performance dashboards.
  • Track on-time performance, service quality, labor utilization, cost metrics, and operational KPIs.
  • Produce recurring reports, scorecards, and executive-level summaries.

4. Integrated Planning & Data Systems

  • Assist with development of integrated planning and management data systems.
  • Conduct data governance work through cleaning, validating, normalizing, and documenting data sources.
  • Support integration of APC, AVL, GTFS, farebox, and scheduling data into unified analytic workflows.

5. Real Estate & Benefits Analysis

  • Provide technical support to planning, real estate, and capital program teams.
  • Perform benefit-cost assessments for transit improvements, including ridership impacts, accessibility improvements, TOD areas, and station-area conditions.
  • Assist with project development analysis and reporting.

6. Federal Compliance Support

  • Prepare and analyze data for Title VI equity analyses (service and fare).
  • Support ADA service reviews, drug/alcohol compliance documentation, procurement compliance tracking, and other federal oversight processes.
  • Assist with public involvement material preparation and technical summaries.

7. Organizational Development & HR Strategy Support

  • Participate in efficiency studies, staffing assessments, and process improvement analysis.
  • Support job task analysis, position reviews, and workforce development initiatives.
  • Assist with data-driven HR decision-making related to operations divisions.

8. Task Order Management & Cross-Functional Support

  • Provide technical inputs to Task Order proposals including LOE, cost estimates, and scope components.
  • Support coordination across planning, operations, HR, IT, real estate, and compliance teams.
  • Prepare deliverables, briefings, memos, and technical reports.

Daily Activities

Work with schedulers, planners, and operations supervisors on cross-functional issues

Analyze transit performance data (APC, AVL, GTFS, operational logs).

Conduct field verification of service patterns and operational constraints.

Prepare charts, maps, tables, and dashboards for planning and executive audiences.

Support technical tasks for TOs under direction of a Senior Transportation Planning Manager or Transportation Manager.

Draft technical documentation and summarize complex data insights.

Job Features

Job CategoryLogistics and Transportation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Management/Organizational Development, Transportation Planning, or related field.
REQUIRED SKILLSSeven years of experience in management or organizational development and/or transportation planning.
TECHNICAL SKILLSFamiliarity with multi-modal planning.
DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONSExperience developing multimodal transportation models. | Strong skills in GIS or data visualization tools.
SUITABILITY/SECURITY RQMTSMust pass State of Maryland background screening.

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us! Ascension LLC seeks a full-time Senior Transportation Professional to support the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) as part of its Transit Business, Organization,...

On-call, Part-Time
Baltimore, MD, Hybrid
Posted 10 months ago

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us!

At Ascension, LLC, we exist to elevate the missions that protect, strengthen, and transform our nation. We are a results-driven, people-centered consulting firm serving federal, state, and local agencies with excellence in program management, data analytics, business process optimization, workforce development, and mission-support services. Our work empowers our clients to modernize operations, enhance public safety, and deliver meaningful impact to the communities they serve.

Our vision is simple: build trusted partnerships that help government organizations operate smarter, faster, and more effectively—every single day. We believe in continuous improvement, thoughtful innovation, and the disciplined pursuit of better. As a growing 8(a) and woman-owned small business, we approach every engagement with humility, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to our clients’ mission success.

At Ascension, we value professionals who are lifelong learners, problem-solvers, and builders. People who bring courage, curiosity, and accountability to their work. People who take ownership, deliver measurable results, and collaborate as trusted teammates. Here, you’ll do more than perform tasks—you’ll shape solutions, strengthen institutions, and help drive meaningful change across government.

If you want to grow, innovate, and make an impact with a company that is evolving continuously to meet the needs of our customers and protect our homeland, Ascension is the place to rise.

We are looking for a Transportation Manager who provides operational, supervisory, and analytical support for transit planning, service design, and scheduling. This role focuses on transportation system effectiveness and operational improvements.

Transportation Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Conduct evaluations of transit routes, schedules, and workforce utilization.
  • Provide operational insight to planning and service development studies.
  • Support mobility, paratransit, or demand-response planning projects.
  • Supervise task-level staff and contribute to multi-disciplinary project teams.

Job Features

Job CategoryLogistics and Transportation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Business, or related field.
REQUIRED SKILLSEight years of experience in transportation and transit planning or business and organizational management with progressive technical responsibility.
TECHNICAL SKILLSExperience supervising staff.
DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONSExperience with transit scheduling tools and operations | Experience with Maryland-based or regional transit agencies.
SUITABILITY/SECURITY RQMTSMust pass State of Maryland background screening.

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us! At Ascension, LLC, we exist to elevate the missions that protect, strengthen, and transform our nation. We are a results-driven, people-centered consulting firm servi...

6 Months+, Part-Time
Baltimore, MD, Hybrid
Posted 10 months ago

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us!

Ascension LLC is seeking a full-time Senior Transportation Planning Manager to support the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) under its Transit Business, Organization, and Program Development IDIQ. This role serves as a senior-level strategic advisor, planner, analyst, and project leader supporting multiple MTA divisions through on-call Task Orders. The Senior Transportation Planning Manager will lead service development initiatives, organizational efficiency studies, KPI and performance measurement efforts, real estate and mobility analyses, integrated planning systems work, and compliance-driven program improvements.

This position is ideal for a seasoned transportation planning professional who excels in a dynamic, multi-task environment and wants a high-impact, long-term role with full-time hours across continuously issued task orders.Key Responsibilities

1. Service Development & Mobility Planning

  • Lead route planning, service design, and scheduling optimization for bus, paratransit, mobility, and fixed-route services.
  • Conduct origin-destination studies, ridership forecasts, and service equity analyses (Title VI).
  • Oversee data-driven decision-making including load factors, on-time performance, run times, recovery times, and productivity metrics.

2. Organizational Development & Operational Efficiency

  • Lead staffing studies, organizational assessments, HR strategic planning, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Develop recommendations that improve operational efficiency, streamline workflows, and strengthen program governance.

3. KPI, Performance Tracking & Data Governance

  • Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of KPIs for service quality, resource utilization, performance management, and program accountability.
  • Support the build-out of Integrated Planning & Management Information Systems.

4. Mobility Management & Scheduling Support

  • Oversee collection of travel demand data, ADA paratransit scheduling, and performance analyses.
  • Provide technical assistance on scheduling software, AVL/APC analytics, and telematics data.

5. Real Estate & Benefits Analysis Support

  • Conduct land use, station area planning, cost-benefit analysis, and transit-oriented development studies.
  • Support analytical products for capital planning, property disposition, and transit project benefits analysis.

6. Federal Compliance Program Support

  • Support reviews, documentation, and process improvements for Title VI, ADA, Drug & Alcohol compliance, Public Involvement planning, and procurement.

7. Program and Project Management

  • Prepare technical proposals for Task Orders (TOs) including scope, LOE, and budget narratives.
  • Manage cross-functional planning work, track deliverables, prepare reports, and interface with MTA leadership.
  • Lead stakeholder engagement: agency staff, community groups, operators, field supervisors, and external consultants.

8. Technical Writing, Reporting & Communication

  • Produce technical reports, GIS maps, planning documents, briefings, dashboards, memos, and public meeting materials.
  • Present findings to senior decision makers.

Daily Activities

Oversee junior analysts, planners, and cross-functional teams.

Conduct route analysis and evaluate service reliability and performance trends.

Lead planning studies for new or modified services.

Coordinate data inputs from APC, AVL, GTFS, Rider Surveys, and scheduling platforms.

Develop KPIs, dashboards, and performance scorecards.

Conduct planning meetings with division chiefs, planners, and schedulers.

Draft task order proposals and support workload forecasting.

Prepare deliverables for multiple simultaneous TOs.

Job Features

Job CategoryLogistics and Transportation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree.
REQUIRED SKILLSTen years of experience in urban transit, business management, organizational management, or transportation planning with progressive responsibility.
DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONSExperience with service equity, Title VI analyses, or multimodal transportation systems. | Master’s degree in relevant field.

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us! Ascension LLC is seeking a full-time Senior Transportation Planning Manager to support the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) under its Transit Business, Organizat...

6 Months+, Part-Time
Baltimore, MD, Hybrid
Posted 10 months ago

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us!

At Ascension, LLC, we exist to elevate the missions that protect, strengthen, and transform our nation. We are a results-driven, people-centered consulting firm serving federal, state, and local agencies with excellence in program management, data analytics, business process optimization, workforce development, and mission-support services. Our work empowers our clients to modernize operations, enhance public safety, and deliver meaningful impact to the communities they serve.

Our vision is simple: build trusted partnerships that help government organizations operate smarter, faster, and more effectively—every single day. We believe in continuous improvement, thoughtful innovation, and the disciplined pursuit of better. As a growing 8(a) and woman-owned small business, we approach every engagement with humility, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to our clients’ mission success.

At Ascension, we value professionals who are lifelong learners, problem-solvers, and builders. People who bring courage, curiosity, and accountability to their work. People who take ownership, deliver measurable results, and collaborate as trusted teammates. Here, you’ll do more than perform tasks—you’ll shape solutions, strengthen institutions, and help drive meaningful change across government.

If you want to grow, innovate, and make an impact with a company that is evolving continuously to meet the needs of our customers and protect our homeland, Ascension is the place to rise.

We're looking for a Project Manager who serves as the primary point of contact between Ascension and the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) for all Task Orders issued under this IDIQ contract. This role leads planning, coordination, quality control, stakeholder communication, and task execution across multiple transit business, organizational development, and program improvement initiatives.

Project Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the lead liaison to the MTA Contract Monitor and Task Order Managers.
  • Oversee Task Order planning, schedules, staffing, budgeting, and deliverables.
  • Manage multidisciplinary technical teams and subcontractors.
  • Prepare progress reports, technical documentation, and briefings.
  • Ensure deliverables meet MTA quality standards and deadlines.
  • Facilitate meetings, workshops, and coordination sessions with stakeholders.
  • Support development of KPIs, dashboards, and weekly performance tracking as needed.

Job Features

Job CategoryBusiness and Management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred but not required).
REQUIRED SKILLSTwelve years of experience in urban transit, business management, organizational management, or transportation planning with progressive technical and managerial responsibility.
TECHNICAL SKILLSDemonstrated leadership in project or program management roles.
DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONSExperience managing state or local transit agency initiatives. | PMP or comparable project-management certification. | Experience supporting IDIQ contract structures.
SUITABILITY/SECURITY RQMTSMust pass State of Maryland background check. | Must be located in or able to travel to the Maryland Metropolitan area at no extra cost to MTA.

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us! At Ascension, LLC, we exist to elevate the missions that protect, strengthen, and transform our nation. We are a results-driven, people-centered consulting firm servi...

Full-Time
Washington, DC
Posted 10 months ago

The role requires understanding customer needs, building and implementing dashboards, defining measurement mechanisms & success measures, and reporting business performance on a regular basis.  The ideal candidate should be a detail-oriented, organized planner with the demonstrated ability to respond effectively and efficiently. The candidate should be self-driven and possess the ability to work in an ambiguous environment with minimal guidance or supervision. As such, the candidate must be skilled at anticipating problems, constructing the solution, and managing multiple priorities. The candidate should effectively use HR data to provide meaningful insights and recommendations to HR operational leaders.  The candidate is expected to analyze data challenges and business opportunities and develop Enterprise strategies, requirements and specifications for implementation. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in the tools and processes around automated workflow and data visualization and a passion for identifying and answering questions that help deliver the best service for our customers. 
 
His/her day-to functions will be: 

  • Develop and maintain enterprise-wide human capital dashboards, scorecards, KPIs, and reports using Tableau, Power Automate, and SharePoint.  Develop measures and metrics to enhance the effectiveness of HC analytics, metrics, measures and reports, and to drive key business decisions. 
  • Display complex quantitative data in a simple, intuitive format, and present findings in a clear and concise manner 
  • Synthesize data to provide impactful insights and process improvement recommendations 
  • Perform quantitative and qualitative workforce analyses of data gathered from multiple sources, for FPS managers and staff. 
  • Provide analytical expertise and evaluations of human capital systems, programs, operations, policies and issues related to the management of human capital. 
  • Develop workforce analytics utilizing a variety of quantitative and qualitative data. Identify trends, correlations, and causations within data to provide management a synopsis of emerging challenges and recommendations for change. 
  • Develop and maintain HR process flows and procedures using formal notation such as the Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN), as needed. 
  • Review current HR processes for automation and improvement opportunities; streamline dataflow between the internal employer database and HR system 
  • Establish scalable, efficient, automated processes for data analyses 
  • Create, modify and enhance employer database reporting tool by importing and exporting data, running reports, updating data tables, and creating queries. 
  • Audit employee data against the agency’s HR system to ensure accuracy; troubleshoot any discrepancies 

Generate ad hoc reports to support various business needs and partner with other technical teams to create scalable solutions for reoccurring requests 

Job Features

Job CategoryData Analysis and Analytics
Required Skills3+ years of experience in analytics, reporting & data management, data science or similar job function 3+ years using data visualization tools (Tableau, SharePoint BI Analysitcs), automated workflow tools (Flow/PowerAutomate, SharePoint designer, UiPath) Proficiency in using Microsoft Access and Excel skills, to include proficiency with pivot tables and data analysis functions Great organizational skills and attention to detail, able to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to work with senior leadership to define key business questions and build data sets that answer those questions Ability to deal with ambiguity and competing objectives in a fast-paced environment Experience working with collaboration tools like Jira, SharePoint and Teams Working experience in HR functions such as Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting Operations, HR Operations (HIGHLY DESIRED) (The customer definitely wants someone that has worked around HR but it not hard requirement. More emphasis is on data analytics)
Technical Skills Required:Certification in Data Analytics (preferrable Microsoft or Google) Business Intelligence / Reporting (BusinessObjects, Tableau, Crystal Reports) Robotic Process Automation (UiPath, PowerAutomate Flow) System programming (Python, C#, Java)--DESIRED Predictive Analytics--DESIRED Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

The role requires understanding customer needs, building and implementing dashboards, defining measurement mechanisms & success measures, and reporting business performance on a regular basis.&nbs...

6 Months+, Part-Time
Adelphi, MD, Hybrid
Posted 10 months ago

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us!

At Ascension, LLC, we exist to elevate the missions that protect, strengthen, and transform our nation. We are a results-driven, people-centered consulting firm serving federal, state, and local agencies with excellence in program management, data analytics, business process optimization, workforce development, and mission-support services. Our work empowers our clients to modernize operations, enhance public safety, and deliver meaningful impact to the communities they serve.

Our vision is simple: build trusted partnerships that help government organizations operate smarter, faster, and more effectively—every single day. We believe in continuous improvement, thoughtful innovation, and the disciplined pursuit of better. As a growing 8(a) and woman-owned small business, we approach every engagement with humility, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to our clients’ mission success.

At Ascension, we value professionals who are lifelong learners, problem-solvers, and builders. People who bring courage, curiosity, and accountability to their work. People who take ownership, deliver measurable results, and collaborate as trusted teammates. Here, you’ll do more than perform tasks—you’ll shape solutions, strengthen institutions, and help drive meaningful change across government.

If you want to grow, innovate, and make an impact with a company that is evolving continuously to meet the needs of our customers and protect our homeland, Ascension is the place to rise.

Ascension LLC is seeking a Junior Analyst / Project Support Specialist to provide administrative, data, and technical support during the final phases of the City of Gaithersburg Staffing Assessment. This role will assist with data entry, visual presentation, report formatting, and quality control to ensure final deliverables meet professional standards.

Junior Analyst / Project Support Specialist Day-to-Day Activities

  • Support analysts and consultants in data cleaning, validation, and document organization.
  • Format and compile charts, tables, and visuals for final deliverables and presentations.
  • Perform document reviews for consistency, accuracy, and style.
  • Maintain project documentation in SharePoint and other collaboration platforms.
  • Provide logistics support for virtual meetings or presentations as needed.

Job Features

Job CategoryBusiness and Management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAssociate degree or higher in Business, IT, or a related field. | Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
REQUIRED SKILLSMinimum 2 years of experience supporting research or consulting projects.
TECHNICAL SKILLSProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, or Data Management. | Experience with Adobe Acrobat or creative software (Canva, PowerPoint, or Adobe Illustrator). | Interest in public-sector consulting or organizational analysis.
SUITABILITY/SECURITY RQMTSU.S. citizenship or permanent residency required. | Must pass local government background screening (City of Gaithersburg).

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us! At Ascension, LLC, we exist to elevate the missions that protect, strengthen, and transform our nation. We are a results-driven, people-centered consulting firm servi...

6 Months+, Part-Time
Adelphi, MD, Hybrid
Posted 10 months ago

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us!

Ascension LLC is seeking a Stakeholder Engagement & Research Analyst to support qualitative research, benchmarking, and community engagement activities for the City of Gaithersburg Staffing Assessment. This role will conduct employee interviews, focus groups, and surveys, and will assist in benchmarking City operations against comparable municipalities.

Stakeholder Engagement & Research Analyst Day-to-Day Activities

  • Coordinate and conduct interviews, focus groups, and surveys across City departments.
  • Document qualitative insights and synthesize key themes to inform analysis and recommendations.
  • Conduct research and benchmarking to compare staffing models, practices, and ratios with peer cities.
  • Support the preparation of written findings and case examples for inclusion in the final report.
  • Work collaboratively with data analysts to correlate qualitative and quantitative findings.
  • Assist in developing visuals, tables, and narrative content for stakeholder deliverables.

Job Features

Job CategoryResearch and Analysis
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Communications, or Social Sciences. | Experience in public or nonprofit sector preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLSMinimum 3 years of experience conducting qualitative research, stakeholder engagement, or workforce studies.
TECHNICAL SKILLSProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and online survey tools (SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics, or similar) | Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills.
DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONSMaster’s degree in Public Policy, Communications, or Organizational Development. | Prior experience in benchmarking, HR assessments, or municipal studies. | Experience supporting focus groups or employee engagement projects. | Demonstrated writing ability in reports and public-sector documentation.
SUITABILITY/SECURITY RQMTSU.S. citizenship or permanent residency required. | Must successfully pass local government background check (City of Gaithersburg).

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us! Ascension LLC is seeking a Stakeholder Engagement & Research Analyst to support qualitative research, benchmarking, and community engagement activities for the C...

6 Months+, Part-Time
Adelphi, MD, Hybrid
Posted 10 months ago

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us!

Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Human Capital & Data Analytics Specialist to perform detailed analysis of workforce data, workload distribution, and staffing patterns for the City of Gaithersburg. This role combines HR consulting and data analytics expertise to support the City’s organizational assessment, identify staffing efficiencies, and develop workforce forecasting models.

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

  • Collect, analyze, and validate staffing data, position inventories, and workload indicators.
  • Conduct functional and organizational assessments, including span of control and role alignment analysis.
  • Design and maintain data dashboards and visualization tools (Power BI, Excel) to track workforce metrics.
  • Develop models to project future staffing requirements and align them with City priorities.
  • Collaborate with the Project Manager to integrate data findings into recommendations and reports.
  • Document analytical methodologies and ensure data accuracy and consistency across deliverables.

Job Features

Job CategoryHuman Resources
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Statistics, Data Analytics, or related field. | Knowledge of HR systems, classification, and compensation principles.
REQUIRED SKILLSMinimum 5 years of experience in HR analytics, workforce planning, or organizational analysis. | Strong attention to detail and ability to translate complex data into clear insights.
TECHNICAL SKILLSAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONSMaster’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Public Administration, or Data Analytics. | Experience performing staffing or organizational studies in local or federal government. | Familiarity with public sector HR structures and budgeted FTE analysis. | Certification such as SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent preferred.
SUITABILITY/SECURITY RQMTSU.S. citizenship or permanent residency required. | Must successfully pass local government background check (City of Gaithersburg).

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us! Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Human Capital & Data Analytics Specialist to perform detailed analysis of workforce data, workload distribution, and staffing p...

6 Months+, Part-Time
Adelphi, MD, Hybrid
Posted 10 months ago

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Ascension LLC is seeking a Project Manager / Lead Organizational Consultant to lead a citywide staffing assessment for the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland. This senior-level role will oversee all project phases—from kickoff and data collection through analysis, recommendations, and final presentation. The ideal candidate is a seasoned management consultant who combines strong project leadership, organizational analysis, and communication skills with an ability to deliver actionable insights in a government setting.

Project Manager / Lead Organizational Consultant Day-to-Day Activities

  • Lead project planning, kickoff, and coordination activities across City departments.
  • Develop and manage the work plan, project schedule, and stakeholder communication plan.
  • Coordinate with City leadership to define objectives, data needs, and expectations.
  • Oversee team performance and quality of deliverables for data collection, analysis, and benchmarking.
  • Lead the development of final findings, recommendations, and presentation materials.
  • Facilitate executive-level meetings and present results to City management and elected officials.
  • Ensure quality assurance and compliance with project scope, timeline, and reporting requirements.

Job Features

Job CategoryBusiness and Management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or related field. | Proven experience leading staffing studies or workforce planning initiatives.
REQUIRED SKILLSMinimum 7 years of experience in project management, organizational assessments, or management consulting for public sector clients. | Strong leadership, facilitation, and written communication skills.
TECHNICAL SKILLSDemonstrated proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONSMaster’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, or Organizational Development. | PMP® (Project Management Professional) or similar certification preferred. | Experience presenting to executive boards or city councils | Familiarity with municipal operations, workforce analytics, and HR data systems.
SUITABILITY/SECURITY RQMTSU.S. citizenship or permanent residency required. | Must successfully pass local government background check (City of Gaithersburg).

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us! Ascension LLC is seeking a Project Manager / Lead Organizational Consultant to lead a citywide staffing assessment for the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland. This senio...

12 Months+, Full-Time
Remote
Posted 10 months ago

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We are looking for an IT Systems Administrator who will provide comprehensive systems administration, configuration management, and infrastructure support for the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Interior Business Center (IBC) Human Resources Directorate (HRD) applications and environments. The Administrator ensures the availability, performance, and security of HRD’s enterprise systems—including the Federal Personnel and Payroll System (FPPS), Quicktime, NextFPPS, ServiceNow, and WebTA—supporting over 300,000 federal users.

This position is responsible for managing day-to-day technical operations, performing system configuration and patch management, supporting continuity of operations (COOP) and business continuity exercises, and maintaining compliance with DOI IT security and lifecycle policies. The IT Systems Administrator will collaborate with developers, database administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and program managers to maintain a secure, high-performing, and resilient technical environment that underpins HRD’s mission-critical HR and payroll systems.

The ideal candidate is an experienced system administrator with strong troubleshooting skills, a solid understanding of mainframe and distributed systems, and familiarity with both legacy and modernized architectures.

IT Systems Administrator Day-to-Day Activities:

  • Manage server configuration, availability, and performance.
  • Apply security patches and updates.
  • Perform incident management and system monitoring.
  • Support continuity of operations (COOP) activities.
  • Assist with technical refreshment and preventive maintenance.

Job Features

Job CategoryIT
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in IT or Computer Engineering. | Familiarity with PowerShell, Bash scripting, and Active Directory.
REQUIRED SKILLS5+ years of experience in Windows/Linux administration.
TECHNICAL SKILLSExperience applying patch management best practices.
DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONSExperience with DOI or similar federal IT environments. | CompTIA Security+ or Network+ certification. | Familiarity with ServiceNow and enterprise monitoring tools.
SUITABILITY/SECURITY RQMTSMust be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us! We are looking for an IT Systems Administrator who will provide comprehensive systems administration, configuration management, and infrastructure support for the Dep...

12 Months+, Full-Time
Hybrid, Lakewood, CO
Posted 10 months ago

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Position Summary

We are looking for a Business Process Analyst / Data Management Specialist that will play a critical role in enabling the Interior Business Center’s Human Resources Directorate (HRD) to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and integrity of its personnel and payroll systems—including FPPS, Quicktime, and NextFPPS. This position bridges the gap between business needs and technical implementation by performing complex business process analyses, managing data migration and integration activities, and supporting data-driven decision-making across HRD systems. The analyst will collaborate with system developers, project managers, and HR subject matter experts to re-engineer processes, enhance data models, and maintain compliance with DOI and federal IT lifecycle standards.

This role ensures data consistency and system functionality across multiple HR applications, helping the HRD streamline customer migrations, enhance reporting capabilities, and meet its mission of delivering reliable, compliant HR/payroll services to over 300,000 federal employees.

Business Process Analyst / Data Management Specialist Day-to-Day Activities:

  • Analyze business processes and develop process flow diagrams.
  • Support data migration and mapping between HR systems.
  • Conduct data validation and verification activities.
  • Prepare documentation, user manuals, and training materials.
  • Support testing, change/release management, and reporting.

Job Features

Job CategoryIT
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field. | Experience conducting system or user acceptance testing (UAT).
REQUIRED SKILLS4+ years of experience in business analysis, data management, or process improvement.
TECHNICAL SKILLSStrong proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and data visualization tools.
DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONSExperience with federal HR, payroll, or workforce systems. | Knowledge of Section 508 compliance and testing. | Certification: CBAP or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
SUITABILITY/SECURITY RQMTSMust be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us! Position Summary We are looking for a Business Process Analyst / Data Management Specialist that will play a critical role in enabling the Interior Business Center’...

12 Months+, Full-Time
Hybrid, Lakewood, CO
Posted 10 months ago

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Position Summary
We are looking for a Database Administrator who will manage and maintain multiple database environments (Oracle, ADABAS, Postgres SQL) supporting HRD systems to ensure high availability, security, and performance.

Database Administrator Day-to-Day Activities:

  • Monitor, tune, and maintain production, test, and development databases.
  • Conduct backups, recovery, and performance optimization.
  • Implement database patches and upgrades.
  • Manage security access and support system audits.
  • Collaborate with developers on database design and integration.

Job Features

Job CategoryIT
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science.
REQUIRED SKILLS5+ years of DBA experience with Oracle, Postgres, or ADABAS.
TECHNICAL SKILLSExperience with database backup/recovery tools and performance monitoring. | Familiarity with database security standards and audit readiness.
DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONSExperience supporting federal HR or payroll systems. | Knowledge of cloud-based database management (AWS RDS, Azure SQL) | Certifications: Oracle DBA, AWS Database Specialty, or similar.
SUITABILITY/SECURITY RQMTSMust be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us! Position SummaryWe are looking for a Database Administrator who will manage and maintain multiple database environments (Oracle, ADABAS, Postgres SQL) supporting HRD ...

12 Months+, Full-Time
Hybrid, Lakewood, CO
Posted 10 months ago

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Position Summary

We are looking for a Senior Systems Analyst / Software Developer who will be responsible for full life-cycle system development and maintenance, supporting the modernization, enhancement, and migration of HRD applications such as FPPS, Quicktime, and ServiceNow integrations.

Senior Systems Analyst / Software Developer Day-to-Day Activities:

  • Analyze, design, develop, and test new and existing HRD systems.
  • Translate requirements into technical design documentation and code.
  • Support system integration between legacy mainframe and web applications.
  • Conduct code reviews, regression testing, and documentation.
  • Develop and deploy enhancements in Java, Natural, or SQL environments.

Job Features

Job CategoryIT
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field. | Familiarity with database technologies (ADABAS, Oracle, SQL). | Experience with Agile development environments.
REQUIRED SKILLS6+ years of experience in software development and system integration.
TECHNICAL SKILLSStrong background in at least one programming language: Java, Python, or Natural.
DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONSExperience with FPPS, Quicktime, or other federal HR/payroll systems. | Knowledge of LifeRay or web portal development. | Certifications: CompTIA Security+, AWS Developer, or equivalent.
SUITABILITY/SECURITY RQMTSMust be eligible for Public Trust adjudication.

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us! Position Summary We are looking for a Senior Systems Analyst / Software Developer who will be responsible for full life-cycle system development and maintenance, supp...