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Ascension is seeking a Federal Project Manager / Management Consultant to support enterprise-level operations, strategic implementation, reporting coordination, compliance tracking, performance management, and stakeholder engagement for a federal health agency environment. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented project manager who understands federal consulting, can manage multiple workstreams, and can help translate broad client priorities into actionable plans, schedules, deliverables, meeting rhythms, risk logs, and executive-ready products.

The selected candidate will play an important role in helping the client improve coordination across offices, track progress against strategic priorities, support implementation of policies and mandates, manage project documentation, and ensure deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with client expectations. The role is well suited for a hands-on project manager who can operate in a fast-moving federal environment, support senior stakeholders, anticipate risks, and keep teams organized without requiring heavy oversight.

Summary of Contractor Role

The Federal Project Manager / Management Consultant will support planning, coordination, execution, tracking, and reporting for CMS enterprise operations initiatives. The role will support task areas such as strategic development and implementation, policy implementation, continuous improvement, program integrity and compliance coordination, mission essential planning, leadership briefings, reporting alignment, and performance/data management.

The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, self-driven, and comfortable working in an environment where requirements may evolve. The candidate should be able to create structure around ambiguous needs, facilitate meetings, manage action items, maintain project trackers, support risk and issue management, develop status reports, coordinate inputs from multiple stakeholders, and help convert client discussions into clear next steps and deliverables.

The candidate should be comfortable using Microsoft 365 tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and preferably Power BI or similar reporting tools. Familiarity with federal project management practices, PMBOK, Agile concepts, risk registers, integrated master schedules, SOPs, briefing development, and deliverable review cycles is strongly preferred.

Expected Day-to-Day Activities

• Manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, risks, issues, and action items.
• Coordinate meetings with client stakeholders, consultants, analysts, and subject matter experts.
• Facilitate working sessions, status meetings, and project check-ins.
• Capture meeting notes, decisions, action items, owners, and due dates.
• Develop and maintain project trackers, work plans, dashboards, and status reports.
• Monitor deliverable progress to ensure timely completion and quality review.
• Support implementation planning for strategic initiatives, policies, mandates, and operational improvements.
• Identify project risks, schedule concerns, stakeholder dependencies, and potential blockers.
• Recommend practical mitigation strategies and corrective actions.
• Prepare briefing materials, executive summaries, PowerPoint decks, and project updates.
• Coordinate inputs for leadership briefings, reporting packages, and compliance-related submissions.
• Support development of SOPs, governance documents, process maps, and implementation frameworks.
• Track reporting requirements, deadlines, review cycles, and approval status.
• Support continuous improvement activities by documenting current processes and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Maintain organized project documentation in SharePoint, Teams, or other approved repositories.
• Collaborate with data, business intelligence, compliance, and operations staff to support integrated project execution.
• Ensure project activities align with federal requirements, client direction, and Ascension quality standards.

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Ascension is seeking a mission-focused Aviation Training Program Analyst to support the U.S. Coast Guard Liaison Office in Pensacola, Florida. This role supports Coast Guard Aviation Production Planning, student control administration, aviation training data management, and reporting for Coast Guard flight students progressing through Navy and Air Force flight training pipelines.

The ideal candidate understands the importance of accurate student tracking, timely coordination, training documentation, and performance monitoring in a military aviation training environment. This position is important because the Coast Guard Liaison Office supports the development and progression of Coast Guard aviation candidates through a demanding multi-year training program, helping ensure students are properly tracked, supported, documented, and prepared for Coast Guard aviation service.

The Government is specifically seeking a Program/Management Analyst to support Coast Guard aviation production planning, CGAPP, training database management, student control, student progress monitoring, performance management, OER/EER workflow input, directive management, and training documentation support.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Aviation Training Program Analyst will provide day-to-day program, training, administrative, data, and liaison support to the Coast Guard Liaison Office. The role requires a detail-oriented, organized, and self-driven professional who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, identify training delays, coordinate with military and civilian stakeholders, and maintain accurate student training information.

The contractor will support Coast Guard Aviation Production Planning programs, including introductory, primary, rotary, and fixed-wing flight training. The position will use training and student management systems such as CGAPP, NIPDR, and TSHARP to track student progress, support reporting, analyze performance trends, maintain rosters, coordinate class assignments, and support leadership decision-making. The analyst must be comfortable working in a structured military training environment where accuracy, timeliness, discretion, and professional communication are essential.

This position also supports student control processes, aviation training jacket documentation, student recall and transfer rosters, OER/EER workflow coordination, and compliance with applicable Coast Guard, Navy, CNATRA, NASC, and FORCECOM procedures. The solicitation emphasizes that key personnel with highly relevant, recent experience and minimal training time on government systems and procedures will be viewed more favorably.

Expected Day-to-Day Activities

• Coordinate Coast Guard Aviation Production Planning activities for introductory, primary, rotary, and fixed-wing flight training.

• Track Coast Guard flight student status, training progress, class assignments, transfers, rosters, delays, and reassignment actions.

• Monitor training databases and student management systems, including CGAPP, NIPDR, and TSHARP.

• Collect, validate, analyze, and report student flight and ground training progress.

• Identify potential training delays, resource conflicts, administrative issues, and student flow concerns.

• Coordinate with NASC, CNATRA, TRAWING FOUR, TRAWING FIVE, USAF 23d FTS, FORCECOM, OPM, CG-711, and ATC Mobile.

• Prepare reports, briefings, trend analyses, recommendations, and decision-support materials for CGLO leadership.

• Maintain automated student recall and transfer rosters.

• Support student check-in, class procedures, student control administration, and training documentation.

• Review and verify aviation training documentation, including Aviation Training Jacket-related information.

• Support compliance with applicable Coast Guard, Navy, CNATRA, NASC, NATRACOM, and AETC training procedures.

• Assist with student performance monitoring, student accountability recommendations, and training development support.

• Provide written input, when requested, for OER Duty Under Instruction observations.

• Coordinate with the Deputy CGLO on OER and EER workflow tracking.

• Maintain applicable directives, student program records, instructor requirement documentation, and related administrative files.

• Participate in meetings, briefings, site visits, and written/electronic communications to coordinate CGAPP management and operations.

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Ascension is seeking a detail-oriented Analytics Specialist – Junior Level to support DLA Weapons Support with analytical, reporting, workload tracking, and program support activities. This position is intended for an early-career analyst who can organize information, review data for accuracy, support the preparation of reports and presentations, and help senior team members monitor task progress across logistics, acquisition, planning, business process, and industrial support activities.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with structured data, spreadsheets, action-item trackers, task logs, meeting notes, and recurring reports. This role is important because DLA Weapons Support relies on accurate information, timely reporting, and well-organized analysis to support decision-making, workload visibility, and mission support to the Warfighter.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Analytics Specialist – Junior Level will provide entry-level analytical and reporting support under the direction of senior analysts, project managers, and functional leads. The role will assist with gathering information from government-provided sources, maintaining trackers, updating reports, preparing briefing materials, validating data entries, and documenting findings.

This position requires someone who is organized, responsive, dependable, and able to work in a structured government environment. The candidate should be comfortable receiving direction, asking clarifying questions, following established processes, and producing clean, accurate work products. The role does not require deep DoD logistics expertise at entry, but the candidate should be willing to learn DLA processes, logistics terminology, workload management tools, and customer-specific reporting expectations.

Anticipated Day-to-Day Activities

• Collect data and task information from spreadsheets, databases, reports, meeting notes, and customer-provided sources.
• Update workload trackers, action-item logs, status reports, and internal project documentation.
• Review data entries for completeness, consistency, and formatting accuracy.
• Prepare draft tables, charts, summaries, and briefing slides for review by senior team members.
• Support recurring reporting cycles by compiling inputs, organizing files, and validating source information.
• Assist with tracking tasks loaded in the Daily Workload Utility or similar government-designated system.
• Conduct basic research to support logistics, acquisition, planning, and business process support activities.
• Document meeting notes, decisions, due dates, risks, and follow-up actions.
• Maintain organized electronic files in accordance with customer and Ascension documentation standards.
• Support preparation of customer-ready deliverables, including reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and data summaries.
• Coordinate with senior analysts and project staff to clarify data needs, deadlines, and reporting formats.
• Apply quality checks before submitting work products for internal review.
• Protect sensitive government and contractor information and follow all required data handling procedures.

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Ascension is seeking a Senior Analytics Specialist to support DLA Weapons Support in transforming operational, acquisition, planning, and logistics-related data into clear, actionable analysis for decision-making. This role is suited for a data-driven professional who can work across program offices, interpret business and mission requirements, develop performance metrics, produce dashboards and reports, and help leadership understand trends, risks, workload drivers, and process improvement opportunities.

The ideal candidate understands that analytics support in a Defense Logistics Agency environment is not just about producing charts or spreadsheets. The role requires the ability to organize complex information, validate data quality, track task progress, communicate findings clearly, and help DLA Weapons Support maintain visibility into work supporting cost-effective logistics support to the Warfighter. The right candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, responsive, and comfortable working in a structured federal environment with changing priorities, multiple stakeholders, and time-sensitive deliverables.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Senior Analytics Specialist will provide analytical and reporting support across DLA Weapons Support directorates and Industrial Support Activities. The contractor will collect, clean, analyze, and interpret data; develop reports, dashboards, and decision-support products; support performance tracking; and assist government stakeholders in identifying trends, gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

This role requires strong practical experience using Microsoft Excel and related Microsoft Office tools to manage data, build reports, prepare briefings, and present findings. The Senior Analytics Specialist should be able to translate business questions into analytic approaches, document assumptions, validate data sources, and communicate results in a way that supports program management, acquisition planning, logistics support, workload tracking, and operational decision-making.

The role may require the use of the Daily Workload Utility (DRU) or a similar DLA-designated tracking system to receive, monitor, update, and report task status. The candidate should be comfortable working with structured task trackers, data calls, recurring reports, action item logs, dashboards, metrics, trend analyses, and leadership briefing materials.

Expected Day-to-Day Activities

• Collect and validate data from government-provided systems, spreadsheets, trackers, reports, and stakeholder inputs.
• Analyze workload, performance, acquisition, planning, logistics, and business process data to identify trends, risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, data summaries, charts, tables, and executive-level briefing materials.
• Build and maintain Excel-based data models, pivot tables, formulas, data trackers, and performance reporting tools.
• Support development and refinement of key performance indicators, measures of effectiveness, and management reporting formats.
• Update assigned tasks, deliverables, and action items in the Daily Workload Utility or other DLA-designated tracking system.
• Translate business and mission questions into analytic approaches, data requirements, and clear reporting products.
• Coordinate with project managers, functional leads, SMEs, and government stakeholders to confirm data definitions, assumptions, and reporting needs.
• Prepare PowerPoint briefings, written summaries, analytic narratives, and talking points for government review.
• Review source data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy before analysis or reporting.
• Identify data quality issues and recommend practical fixes, data standards, or process improvements.
• Support process mapping, workflow analysis, and business process improvement activities using data-driven findings.
• Maintain organized documentation of data sources, calculations, assumptions, version history, and report changes.
• Respond to data calls, leadership information requests, and recurring reporting deadlines with timely, accurate products.
• Protect sensitive government information and follow DLA requirements for data handling, disclosure, and confidentiality.

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Ascension is seeking an Agile Project Management Support Specialist to provide embedded project coordination, agile planning, workload tracking, stakeholder coordination, and task execution support for the DLA Weapons Support Logistics Support Services effort. This role supports the Government’s need for disciplined, responsive project management assistance across analytical, program, and operational support activities tied to DLA Weapons Support mission priorities.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented project coordinator with federal or DoD support experience who can help translate assigned tasks into clear actions, maintain project visibility, coordinate stakeholders, track risks and deadlines, and support timely completion of deliverables. This position is important because DLA requires tasking to be loaded, tracked, and monitored in DRU or a similar tracking system, making disciplined follow-through, documentation, and communication essential to successful performance.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Agile Project Management Support Specialist will assist the project team in organizing, monitoring, and advancing assigned work across multiple DLA Weapons Support directorates and activities. The role will support the Project Manager and Functional Lead/SME by maintaining trackers, coordinating meetings, preparing status updates, documenting action items, supporting agile cadence activities, and helping ensure assigned deliverables remain on schedule and aligned with customer expectations.

The candidate should be comfortable working in a dynamic federal environment with changing workloads, competing deadlines, and multiple stakeholders. The role requires someone who can work with limited direction, anticipate follow-up needs, identify risks early, and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The candidate should bring strong organizational skills, strong writing ability, proficiency with Microsoft tools, and familiarity with agile/project coordination practices.

Expected Day-to-Day Activities

• Track assigned tasks, milestones, deadlines, and action items in DRU or a DLA-designated workload tracking system.
• Coordinate agile/project management activities, including meeting preparation, agenda development, sprint/task tracking, and follow-up documentation.
• Maintain project trackers, risk logs, issue logs, decision logs, and action item registers.
• Support the Project Manager and Functional Lead/SME in monitoring workload status, deliverable progress, and schedule performance.
• Prepare meeting notes, summaries, status reports, briefing inputs, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across DLA Weapons Support directorates and Industrial Support Activities to clarify task status, dependencies, and next steps.
• Develop and update Microsoft Excel trackers, PowerPoint briefings, Word documents, Microsoft Project schedules, and Access-based data support files, as needed.
• Identify project risks, schedule conflicts, missing inputs, and process gaps; recommend practical corrective actions.
• Support research, analysis, and documentation needed to complete assigned PWS tasking and deliverables.
• Assist with process improvement efforts, including documenting current-state workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and recommending improved coordination methods.
• Maintain version control, file organization, and document quality for project artifacts.
• Support recurring leadership updates by consolidating inputs, validating task status, and preparing concise reporting materials.

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Ascension is seeking a Functional Lead / Functional SME who can serve as a trusted functional advisor and workstream lead for logistics support, acquisition support, program analysis, business process improvement, and operational reporting activities. The candidate should be comfortable working in a structured federal environment where tasks are tracked, monitored, and updated through the Daily Workload Utility (DRU) or a similar DLA-designated tracking system.

Summary of the Contractor Role

Functional Lead / Functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the DLA Weapons Support Logistics Support Services requirement. This position will provide functional, analytical, acquisition, logistics, and program support to DLA Weapons Support directorates, including Strategic Acquisition, Business Process Support, Planning Process, and Industrial Support Activities. The solicitation requires analytical, program, and project management support and identifies the Functional Lead / Functional SME as one of the labor categories in Section B.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, mission-focused federal acquisition, logistics, or program support professional who can translate customer requirements into practical analysis, decision-support products, reports, briefings, process improvements, and stakeholder-ready deliverables. This role is important because DLA Weapons Support requires contractor personnel who understand DoD logistics, acquisition operations, enterprise-level business processes, and the connection between logistics support and Warfighter readiness. The solicitation specifically requires proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Access, as well as knowledge of combatant command requirements, future logistics capabilities, DoD logistics policies, military department roles, DLA missions, and Congressional activities.

Position Responsibilities / Anticipated Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead functional analysis and advisory support for assigned DLA Weapons Support task areas.

• Support Strategic Acquisition, Business Process Support, Planning Process, and Industrial Support Activities with analytical, program, and project management products.

• Analyze acquisition, logistics, planning, and operational data to identify trends, issues, risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities.

• Develop executive-level briefings, decision papers, analytical summaries, status reports, issue logs, meeting materials, and action-item trackers.

• Track assigned tasks in the Daily Workload Utility (DRU) or other DLA-designated system and maintain current status, due dates, dependencies, and completion notes.

• Coordinate with government stakeholders to clarify requirements, gather information, validate assumptions, and support timely completion of deliverables.

• Facilitate working sessions, meetings, and task-level coordination with technical, functional, and program stakeholders.

• Support development and refinement of business processes, standard operating procedures, templates, workflows, and reporting methods.

• Prepare and maintain Microsoft Excel trackers, Access databases, PowerPoint briefings, Word documents, and Microsoft Project schedules.

• Apply understanding of DoD logistics policies, combatant command support needs, future logistics capabilities, and DLA mission requirements to assigned work products.

• Identify operational risks, recommend mitigation approaches, and elevate issues requiring government decision or project manager attention.

• Review deliverables for clarity, completeness, consistency, and alignment with customer requirements before submission.

• Provide functional guidance to analysts and project support personnel, as needed, to ensure consistent and accurate task execution.

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Ascension is seeking a disciplined, mission-focused Project Manager with federal program/project management experience and familiarity with DoD logistics, acquisition, business operations, or mission support environments. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable coordinating multiple workstreams in a structured government environment where tasks must be tracked, monitored, and completed on schedule.

This position is important because DLA Weapons Support requires analytical, program, and project management support to help deliver cost-effective logistics support to the Warfighter. The Project Manager will serve as a coordination and delivery lead, helping ensure that tasks are understood, assigned, tracked, completed, and communicated clearly to Government stakeholders. The solicitation states that all tasks will be loaded, tracked, and monitored in the Daily Workload Utility (DRU) or a similar DLA-designated tracking system, and that contractor personnel must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Access.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Project Manager will support day-to-day execution of project management, task tracking, deliverable coordination, stakeholder communication, meeting support, schedule monitoring, risk/issue tracking, and reporting activities. The role requires someone who can work with limited supervision, manage shifting priorities, support Government decision-making, and maintain visibility into the status of ongoing work.

The successful candidate should bring strong oral and written communication skills, experience preparing briefings and reports, and the ability to coordinate with functional leads, subject matter experts, agile project management resources, and analytics staff. Because this effort supports DLA Weapons Support, the candidate should understand, or be able to quickly learn, DoD logistics policies, programs, acquisition support processes, combatant command requirements, and the roles and missions of the Military Departments, DLA, and related Congressional activities.

Anticipated Day-to-Day Activities

• Manage assigned project activities, task schedules, action items, and deliverable timelines.
• Track work in the Daily Workload Utility (DRU) or other DLA-designated tracking system.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders, functional SMEs, Agile Project Manager, and analytics team members to monitor progress against assigned tasks.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, task trackers, status reports, risk logs, issue logs, and meeting materials.
• Prepare and update briefings, dashboards, spreadsheets, reports, and project documentation using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Access.
• Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, status reviews, and action item follow-ups.
• Identify schedule, staffing, technical, or performance risks and recommend practical mitigation actions.
• Support quality and timeliness of deliverables before submission to Government stakeholders.
• Document decisions, meeting outcomes, action items, dependencies, and next steps.
• Support implementation planning, workload coordination, and communication across multiple DLA Weapons Support directorates and Industrial Support Activities.
• Ensure assigned activities remain aligned to contract scope, schedule, and customer expectations.
• Maintain awareness of sensitive information handling requirements, data use restrictions, and nondisclosure obligations.

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Ascension LLC is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Project Coordinator / Administrative Specialist to support federal program and strategic planning engagements requiring precision in coordination, documentation control, scheduling, and stakeholder support.

This role is essential to ensuring smooth execution of mission-driven projects by maintaining structure across meetings, deliverables, communications, and reporting workflows. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced consulting environments, anticipates administrative and coordination needs before they arise, and supports project leadership by ensuring operational consistency, document integrity, and timely delivery of all artifacts.

This position is best suited for professionals with experience supporting government or consulting project teams where coordination, communication, and documentation accuracy directly impact project success.

Summary of Contractor Role

The Project Coordinator / Administrative Specialist provides critical project-level coordination and administrative support across federal consulting engagements. This role ensures that project activities remain organized, documented, and aligned with contractual deliverables and client expectations.

The individual will support project managers, analysts, and senior consultants by managing scheduling, tracking action items, maintaining document repositories, formatting deliverables, and coordinating stakeholder communications. The role also supports meeting facilitation logistics, minutes preparation, and submission-quality assurance for client deliverables.

This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to operate in an environment with shifting priorities and multiple concurrent workstreams.

Key tools typically used include Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), SharePoint, Teams, and document management systems used for federal reporting and collaboration.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Coordinates and maintains project calendars, meetings, and stakeholder schedules across multiple workstreams
• Tracks action items, deliverables, milestones, and follow-ups to ensure timely completion
• Prepares, formats, and finalizes meeting agendas, minutes, and briefing materials
• Maintains project documentation libraries, ensuring version control and accessibility on SharePoint or equivalent platforms
• Supports development and submission of reports, presentations, and client deliverables
• Formats, edits, and proofreads technical and non-technical documents for quality and compliance
• Monitors deliverable deadlines and proactively alerts project leadership of risks or delays
• Organizes and supports virtual and in-person meetings, including logistics, invites, and materials distribution
• Assists with stakeholder communications, including email distributions, meeting summaries, and status updates
• Maintains trackers, logs, and administrative dashboards for project monitoring and reporting
• Supports quality assurance reviews of deliverables prior to client submission
• Assists with records management and compliance documentation requirements

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Ascension is seeking a highly capable Training Specialist / Instructional Systems Specialist who can design, develop, and deliver structured learning solutions that strengthen workforce capability, support organizational transformation, and enable effective execution of mission-critical programs in a federal environment.

This role is ideal for a professional who understands how to translate complex operational, policy, and technical content into clear, engaging, and measurable learning experiences. The successful candidate will support initiatives involving workforce readiness, organizational change, leadership development, and process improvement, ensuring training products directly align with program goals, stakeholder needs, and performance outcomes.

The position is important because it directly supports the effectiveness of federal workforce development efforts by improving how employees are trained, onboarded, and continuously developed across programs and initiatives.

Summary of the contractor role

The Training Specialist / Instructional Systems Specialist will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing training curricula, facilitator guides, eLearning content, and performance-based learning tools to support federal program operations and workforce readiness initiatives.

The role requires a detail-oriented, structured, and highly collaborative professional who can operate in ambiguous and fast-moving environments while managing multiple concurrent training development efforts. The ideal candidate is self-directed, highly organized, and skilled in anticipating training needs, diagnosing performance gaps, and building scalable instructional solutions.

The candidate will work closely with program managers, subject matter experts, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure training materials are accurate, accessible, Section 508 compliant, and aligned with organizational priorities.

Key tools and environments may include Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Word, Teams, SharePoint), learning management systems (LMS), eLearning authoring tools (Articulate 360 or equivalent), survey tools, and data-driven evaluation methods to measure training effectiveness.

Position Day-to-Day Activities (Expected)

• Designs instructional materials including curricula, facilitator guides, job aids, and participant workbooks
• Develops eLearning modules using instructional design tools and multimedia content standards
• Conducts training needs assessments through stakeholder interviews, surveys, and workflow analysis
• Translates policy, operational guidance, and technical documentation into structured learning content
• Facilitates virtual and in-person training sessions, workshops, and knowledge transfer events
• Collaborates with SMEs and program stakeholders to validate training accuracy and relevance
• Creates learning objectives, assessments, and evaluation frameworks aligned to performance outcomes
• Maintains and updates training content based on policy changes, process updates, and stakeholder feedback
• Develops training evaluation tools and analyzes feedback to measure effectiveness and identify improvements
• Supports onboarding programs, leadership development content, and workforce readiness initiatives
• Ensures all training materials meet Section 508 accessibility standards and branding requirements
• Maintains training repositories within SharePoint or LMS environments and ensures version control

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Ascension LLC is seeking a highly analytical and mission-driven Business Analyst / Management Analyst to support federal clients in transforming complex operational environments into clear, actionable, and data-informed decision frameworks.

This role is critical to the success of federal program execution efforts, where the analyst will serve as a bridge between mission stakeholders, technical teams, and program leadership. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in dynamic government environments, translating ambiguous requirements into structured analysis, and supporting decision-making across program, policy, and operational domains.

This position is best suited for professionals with strong experience in federal consulting, business process analysis, requirements development, and performance reporting.

Summary of Contractor Role

The Business Analyst / Management Analyst provides end-to-end analytical and advisory support across federal programs, including requirements gathering, process documentation, operational analysis, and executive-level reporting.

The role supports mission-critical activities such as program evaluation, workflow optimization, stakeholder engagement, and performance measurement. The analyst will work closely with government stakeholders to identify business challenges, document current-state and future-state processes, and recommend data-driven improvements.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, structured in their thinking, and capable of operating in fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environments with minimal supervision. They must be skilled in synthesizing large volumes of information into clear narratives, dashboards, and decision-support materials.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Conduct business and operational analysis to support federal program objectives
• Gather, document, and validate requirements from stakeholders
• Develop process maps, workflows, and business process documentation
• Analyze program data, performance metrics, and operational trends
• Prepare executive-level reports, briefings, and decision-support materials
• Facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops, and working sessions
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvement opportunities
• Support development of KPIs, dashboards, and performance tracking tools
• Assist in strategic planning, policy analysis, and program evaluations
• Maintain documentation repositories and ensure version control compliance
• Translate technical and operational findings into clear business narratives

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Ascension LLC is seeking a highly analytical and mission-driven Data Analyst / Business Analyst (Business Data Analyst III equivalent) to support federal strategic planning, performance management, and data-driven decision-making initiatives.

This role is critical to the success of the engagement, as the selected candidate will transform complex operational and program data into actionable insights that directly inform leadership decisions, performance tracking, and strategic execution. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented analytical professional with strong experience in KPI development, dashboard reporting, and translating raw data into executive-level insights.

The position is best suited for professionals with deep experience supporting government or enterprise programs where data informs policy, workforce planning, or operational strategy.

Summary of Contractor Role

The Data Analyst / Business Analyst will support federal program leadership by collecting, validating, analyzing, and interpreting operational and performance data across multiple program areas.

The role is responsible for building dashboards, defining performance metrics, supporting reporting cycles, and delivering data-driven insights that improve program efficiency and strategic alignment.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities (Action-Oriented)

• Collect and consolidate data from multiple internal and external sources
• Analyze performance metrics, operational trends, and program data sets
• Develop, maintain, and automate dashboards and KPI reporting tools
• Translate raw data into actionable insights and executive summaries
• Build recurring performance reports for leadership and stakeholders
• Identify trends, anomalies, risks, and opportunities in program data
• Support development of performance measurement frameworks and scorecards
• Conduct data validation and quality assurance checks for accuracy and consistency
• Prepare visual presentations, charts, and briefing materials for leadership reviews
• Collaborate with program managers and SMEs to define analytical requirements
• Support continuous improvement efforts through data-driven recommendations
• Maintain documentation for data sources, metrics definitions, and reporting logic

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Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Technical Specialist to support federal strategic planning, workforce transformation, and enterprise communications initiatives. This role is critical to ensuring effective execution of change management strategies, stakeholder engagement activities, and high-impact communications that support mission-driven program outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a highly capable advisor and implementer who can translate complex program objectives into clear communication strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, and actionable documentation. This role requires someone who thrives in dynamic federal environments, operates independently, and can confidently engage senior leadership while managing multiple priorities.

This position directly supports agency-wide transformation efforts, including workforce readiness, program modernization, and strategic communications execution.

Summary of Contractor Role

The Senior Technical Specialist provides advanced expertise in communications, change management, stakeholder engagement, documentation development, and adoption support for federal programs.

The role supports the planning, development, and execution of structured communication strategies that ensure alignment across leadership, program offices, and operational teams. The specialist will also support change management initiatives by developing adoption frameworks, briefing materials, communication products, and stakeholder engagement tools.

This role is expected to operate with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment in ambiguous environments, and proactively identify risks, communication gaps, and engagement opportunities.

Key tools and environments include Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Excel), collaboration platforms, and program tracking systems.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead development of communication strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, and change management artifacts
• Design and prepare executive-level briefings, talking points, one-pagers, and strategic presentations
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, interviews, and working sessions
• Draft and edit high-quality documentation including reports, memos, and briefing materials
• Support adoption and implementation planning for new processes, systems, or initiatives
• Coordinate with program managers, SMEs, and leadership to ensure message alignment
• Develop SharePoint content, communication repositories, and knowledge management artifacts
• Track action items, decisions, and risks across stakeholder engagements
• Analyze feedback and engagement outcomes to improve communication effectiveness
• Support program reporting, governance meetings, and leadership updates

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Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Facilitation and Training Specialist who will serve as a key driver of stakeholder alignment, executive engagement, and structured collaboration within a federal strategic planning environment supporting FAA ARP initiatives.

This role is critical to the success of the engagement because it ensures that complex strategic planning activities are translated into clear, actionable, and well-facilitated outcomes across stakeholders, leadership teams, and working groups. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in federal workshop facilitation, executive engagement, training design, and structured stakeholder communications.

The individual will operate as a trusted facilitator who can confidently lead high-visibility sessions, synthesize stakeholder input, and ensure alignment across mission priorities, strategic objectives, and implementation planning efforts.

Summary of Contractor Role

The Facilitation / Training Specialist, Senior will design, plan, and execute structured facilitation and training activities that support federal strategic planning, organizational transformation, and stakeholder alignment initiatives.

The role is responsible for developing facilitation agendas, workshop materials, pre-work packages, meeting summaries, and action tracking artifacts that ensure all stakeholder engagements are productive, well-documented, and outcome oriented.

This position requires a professional who is comfortable working in high-ambiguity, fast-paced federal environments, where priorities may shift based on leadership direction, policy changes, or evolving mission needs. The specialist will be expected to anticipate facilitation challenges, structure engagements for maximum clarity, and ensure all outputs are captured in a way that directly supports strategic decision-making.

The role supports FAA ARP objectives by enabling consistent stakeholder engagement, improving communication flow, and ensuring strategic initiatives are effectively socialized, understood, and executable.

Tools and processes commonly used in this role include Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, meeting management trackers, action logs, stakeholder engagement frameworks, and workshop facilitation toolkits.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design and develop facilitation agendas, workshop frameworks, and stakeholder engagement plans
• Conduct and lead executive-level workshops, working sessions, and strategic planning meetings
• Prepare pre-work materials, briefing packages, and supporting documentation for stakeholder sessions
• Capture detailed meeting notes, decisions, risks, and action items during facilitation events
• Develop structured meeting summaries and executive-ready readouts
• Maintain action item trackers and follow-up logs to ensure accountability and closure
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions to align priorities, resolve conflicts, and build consensus
• Support development of strategic planning artifacts, including roadmaps and implementation frameworks
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement schedules and logistics across multiple teams and leadership levels
• Design participant feedback mechanisms and incorporate insights into iterative improvements
• Support development of training materials and briefing content for stakeholder education sessions
• Translate complex discussion outputs into clear documentation for leadership consumption

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us!

Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep experience in strategic planning, organizational transformation, enterprise performance management, and federal program advisory support. This role is intended for a senior-level consultant who can operate as a trusted advisor to federal leadership, translating mission priorities into actionable strategy, measurable outcomes, and execution roadmaps.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and execution-oriented advisor who has supported complex federal environments and understands how to align organizational priorities, governance structures, and performance frameworks. This individual should be comfortable engaging senior stakeholders, shaping strategic direction, and driving clarity across ambiguous or evolving program environments.

This role is critical to ensuring FAA ARP leadership receives clear, data-informed, and implementable strategic guidance that strengthens decision-making, improves organizational alignment, and supports long-term mission success.

Summary of Contractor Role

The Senior SME will provide expert advisory support across all phases of strategic planning, organizational assessment, transformation design, and performance improvement. The role focuses on helping federal leadership define strategic priorities, structure execution roadmaps, and align organizational functions to mission outcomes.

The SME will serve as a key integrator between strategy and execution, ensuring that planning artifacts are actionable, performance-driven, and aligned with federal governance standards. The role also supports facilitation of executive-level workshops, development of strategic documentation, and synthesis of complex information into clear recommendations.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead or support development of enterprise or organizational strategic plans and supporting implementation roadmaps
• Facilitate executive-level workshops, working sessions, and stakeholder alignment meetings
• Analyze organizational structures, workflows, and performance frameworks to identify improvement opportunities
• Develop strategic documentation including briefing materials, decision memos, and planning artifacts
• Translate mission goals into measurable objectives, KPIs, and performance indicators
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and synthesize findings into actionable insights
• Support organizational transformation initiatives including process improvement and governance design
• Create executive-ready presentations and strategic communication materials
• Evaluate program performance data and align findings with strategic priorities
• Advise leadership on implementation risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us!

Ascension LLC is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager / Program Management Specialist to support a federal strategic planning and advisory engagement focused on enterprise-level planning, stakeholder coordination, and performance management within a complex FAA environment.

This role is designed for a professional who can operate at the intersection of program governance, strategic execution, and stakeholder alignment, ensuring that mission priorities are translated into actionable plans, tracked effectively, and executed with discipline.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in federal program management, strategic planning support, and cross-functional coordination, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, synthesize complex information into executive-level deliverables, and drive accountability across stakeholders.

This position is critical to ensuring that FAA leadership receives timely, accurate, and decision-ready insights that support workforce readiness, strategic alignment, and operational effectiveness.

Summary of Contractor Role

The Project Manager / Program Management Specialist will serve as the primary coordination and execution lead for strategic planning support activities. The role ensures that all project tasks, deliverables, schedules, risks, and stakeholder engagements are effectively managed and aligned with FAA ARP objectives.

The candidate will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day project execution, maintaining integrated schedules, facilitating stakeholder engagements, managing reporting cycles, and ensuring quality control across all deliverables.

This role requires a professional who is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable operating in ambiguous and evolving environments, with strong capability in managing federal clients and multi-stakeholder initiatives.

The position will also support the development of executive briefings, strategic roadmaps, performance updates, and program tracking tools, leveraging tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and collaborative government platforms.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Manage overall project execution, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and performance objectives
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, milestone trackers, and deliverable logs
• Coordinate with FAA stakeholders, technical teams, and internal support staff to ensure alignment of priorities
• Facilitate recurring project meetings, working sessions, and executive briefings
• Track risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation actions across multiple workstreams
• Prepare monthly and quarterly progress reports, dashboards, and performance updates
• Support development of strategic planning artifacts, including roadmaps, briefing materials, and executive summaries
• Monitor contract deliverables and ensure timely completion and quality compliance
• Lead stakeholder coordination activities including interviews, workshops, and status reviews
• Maintain project documentation, including decision logs, action trackers, and knowledge repositories
• Support change management and communications planning activities
• Ensure adherence to federal governance, reporting, and documentation standards