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Ascension is seeking a senior-level Principal Planner to lead complex transportation and land use planning initiatives that directly impact infrastructure investment, mobility strategy, and community development outcomes. This role serves as a technical authority and program leader, responsible for guiding multidisciplinary planning efforts from concept through implementation.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and execution-focused leader with deep expertise in transportation systems, land use planning, and policy analysis. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring that planning initiatives are data-driven, compliant with regulatory frameworks, and aligned with long-term economic and community development goals.

This position is essential to the success of the contract, as it provides technical leadership, stakeholder coordination, and quality oversight across all planning activities, ensuring that deliverables meet client expectations for accuracy, timeliness, and impact.

Position Summary

The Principal Planner will provide technical leadership and day-to-day oversight for major transportation planning initiatives, including corridor studies, land use integration, economic impact assessments, and policy development. The role requires the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, coordinate across stakeholders, and ensure that planning outputs are actionable and aligned with agency priorities.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Strong expertise in transportation and land use planning methodologies
• Experience managing large-scale planning studies and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, decision-ready insights
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate risks and drive execution

This role supports the client through:

• Strategic planning and program development
• Data-driven analysis and reporting
• Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
• Quality control and delivery management

The Principal Planner will leverage tools such as GIS platforms, transportation modeling tools, data analytics platforms (e.g., Excel, Power BI), and project management systems to deliver high-quality planning solutions.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead technical planning efforts across transportation and land use projects
• Oversee all phases of planning studies including scoping, analysis, and reporting
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, and quality control processes
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineers, analysts, and stakeholders
• Conduct transportation analysis including traffic modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning
• Develop strategic plans, feasibility studies, and policy recommendations
• Analyze economic, environmental, and community impacts of proposed projects
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and public engagement sessions
• Review technical reports, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and clarity
• Advise senior leadership on planning strategies and implementation approaches
• Identify risks, constraints, and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies
• Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, and presentations

Ascension is seeking a high-performing Project Manager to lead and oversee complex transportation planning studies and program support initiatives for state and/or federal clients. This individual will serve as the Contractor’s primary project manager, responsible for ensuring that all planning, coordination, execution, and delivery activities are performed efficiently, on time, and within budget.

This role is critical to mission success. The selected candidate will act as the central authority for project execution, interfacing directly with client leadership, internal teams, and subcontractors. The ideal candidate brings deep experience managing consulting engagements involving transportation planning, program management, data-driven analysis, and stakeholder coordination, and thrives in environments requiring both strategic oversight and hands-on execution.

Position Summary

The Project Manager serves as the lead for planning and execution of major studies and work order–based support activities, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements, client expectations, and organizational goals.

This role requires a disciplined, detail-oriented leader who can manage multiple concurrent efforts while maintaining high standards for quality, communication, and performance. The Project Manager will be expected to:

• Operate effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environments with minimal supervision
• Anticipate risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with subcontractors
• Deliver high-quality analytical outputs, reports, and recommendations
• Utilize structured project management tools and methodologies (Agile, PMBOK-aligned practices)

The ideal candidate is a self-driven problem solver with strong leadership presence, capable of translating complex requirements into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of transportation planning studies and program support efforts
• Manage all work order activities, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including subcontractors, analysts, and technical specialists
• Develop and maintain project management artifacts such as:
  • Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
  • Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
  • Milestone tracking tools and dashboards
• Oversee development of analytical deliverables including reports, charts, graphs, and recommendations
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, briefings, and working sessions with client leadership
• Monitor project performance, risks, and issues, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards, contractual requirements, and timelines
• Manage project budgets and ensure cost control across all activities
• Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes clearly to internal and external stakeholders
• Support development of data-driven insights to inform planning and decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution processes and methodologies

Ascension is seeking a senior-level Program Manager to serve as the contract lead and accountable executive for a major transportation planning and consulting services engagement. This individual will act as the single point of accountability for contract execution, ensuring delivery excellence across program management, stakeholder coordination, and technical planning activities.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader and operational executor who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and can translate planning requirements into actionable, measurable outcomes. This role is critical to ensuring that all planning studies, program deliverables, and contract support activities are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to client expectations and regulatory standards.

This position is best suited for professionals with deep experience in program management, transportation or infrastructure planning, consulting oversight, and stakeholder engagement, combined with strong leadership, decision-making authority, and the ability to manage both internal teams and subcontractors.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Program Manager serves as the chief coordinator and manager of the entire contract, responsible for directing, developing, and overseeing all aspects of program execution. This includes planning studies, reporting, staffing coordination, quality assurance, budget management, and stakeholder communication.

The role requires an individual who is:

• A highly organized and strategic thinker capable of managing multiple concurrent priorities
• Self-driven and proactive, with the ability to operate in ambiguous or evolving environments
• Skilled in anticipating risks, resolving issues, and driving solutions to completion
• Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and subcontractors
• Effective in executive-level communication, negotiation, and decision-making

The Program Manager will leverage tools and processes such as:

• Project Management frameworks (PMBOK, Agile where applicable)
• Integrated Master Schedules and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Data analytics and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, SharePoint dashboards)
• Quality control and performance monitoring processes aligned to ISO 9001 principles
• Collaboration platforms (Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint)

This role directly supports the client’s need for structured program oversight, analytical planning support, and coordinated execution of transportation-related initiatives.

Day-to-Day / Core Responsibilities

• Lead overall contract execution and serve as the primary point of contact with the client
• Direct planning studies, program activities, and consulting engagements across all task areas
• Manage contract budget, resource allocation, and financial performance
• Oversee development and execution of project schedules, milestones, and deliverables
• Coordinate internal teams and subcontractors to ensure alignment and performance
• Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), schedules, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Ensure quality control and compliance with contract requirements and standards
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, executive briefings, and decision-making sessions
• Analyze program risks, issues, and performance metrics and implement mitigation strategies
• Negotiate and make binding decisions on behalf of the contractor within scope authority
• Establish and refine management structures to improve operational efficiency
• Communicate program status, risks, and recommendations clearly to leadership

Ascension LLC is seeking a senior-level Principal / Program Executive to provide executive oversight, strategic leadership, and contractual authority for a high-visibility transportation planning and consulting engagement.

This role is critical to ensuring that all contract objectives are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with the client’s mission and regulatory requirements. The Principal serves as the ultimate decision-maker and trusted advisor to the State, responsible for program success, compliance, and stakeholder confidence.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader in consulting, program management, and/or transportation planning, with a strong track record of leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects, managing senior stakeholders, and driving measurable business outcomes.

This position is best suited for professionals with deep expertise in:

• Program and portfolio oversight
• Government consulting (State/Federal)
• Strategic planning and execution
• Financial and contract performance management
• Stakeholder engagement and executive communications

Position Summary

The Principal acts as the Contractor’s Chief Executive Authority for the engagement, providing strategic direction, governance, and oversight across all project activities.

This role ensures that resources, processes, and deliverables are aligned with contract requirements, while maintaining full accountability for budget, schedule, quality, and compliance performance. The Principal works closely with the Project Manager and client leadership to resolve issues, mitigate risks, and ensure successful program execution.

The ideal candidate is:

• A strategic thinker who can align project execution with organizational goals
• A decisive leader capable of making binding decisions on behalf of the contractor
• A relationship builder who can influence executive stakeholders
• A problem solver who anticipates risks and proactively implements solutions
• A results-driven professional focused on delivering measurable value

This role requires strong familiarity with program governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and consulting delivery models, as well as the ability to operate effectively in dynamic and ambiguous environments.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Provide executive oversight of all contract activities to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget
• Serve as the primary escalation point for contractual, financial, and operational issues
• Act as the final authority on key decisions, including budget, compliance, and performance outcomes
• Oversee and support the Project Manager in execution, risk management, and stakeholder coordination
• Ensure contractual compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor program performance metrics, milestones, and deliverables
• Lead executive-level meetings, briefings, and negotiations with State stakeholders
• Provide strategic guidance to ensure delivery of promised business value
• Allocate and manage resources across the contract to meet performance objectives
• Support issue resolution and conflict management across teams and stakeholders
• Review and approve key deliverables, reports, and program documentation
• Maintain strong client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor
• Ensure alignment with quality standards and continuous improvement practices
• Provide oversight of financial performance, invoicing alignment, and cost controls

Ascension LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Process Mapping & Technical Documentation Analyst to support a high-visibility judicial data initiative focused on improving data quality, consistency, and governance across Maryland’s Circuit Courts.

This role is critical to transforming qualitative research findings into structured, actionable, and presentation-ready deliverables, including process maps, data flow diagrams, and business practice inventories. The ideal candidate thrives in analytical environments and excels at turning complex workflows into clear, standardized documentation that supports enterprise decision-making.

This position is best suited for professionals with strong business analysis, process documentation, and technical writing experience, particularly those who can operate independently in a research-heavy, low-coordination environment while maintaining high-quality deliverables.

Summary of the Role

The Process Mapping & Technical Documentation Analyst provides purely analytical and documentation-focused support to the project team. This role does not perform stakeholder coordination or scheduling but instead ensures that all outputs are:

• Structurally sound
• Visually clear
• Consistent across all courts
• Aligned with AOC data governance objectives

The analyst will transform collected research inputs (interviews, surveys, and stakeholder findings) into:

• Formal process maps and swimlane diagrams
• Data flow diagrams illustrating system interactions
• Business practice inventories
• Drafted report sections, findings, and presentation materials

The role directly supports the Judiciary’s initiative to identify data inconsistencies, process gaps, and standardization opportunities across 24 Circuit Courts .

The ideal candidate is:

• Highly organized and structured
• Self-directed with minimal supervision
• Skilled at translating ambiguity into clarity
• Capable of managing multiple deliverables simultaneously

Day-to-Day / Expected Activities

• Translate research findings into formal process maps and swimlane diagrams using Visio or Lucidchart
• Develop data flow diagrams illustrating system inputs, outputs, and transitions
• Compile and structure business practice inventory tables across multiple courts
• Draft report sections, including findings, observations, and supporting narratives
• Develop presentation-ready materials (PowerPoint decks, visuals, summaries)
• Standardize formatting and ensure consistency across all deliverables
• Integrate content from multiple sources into unified documentation packages
• Track and incorporate AOC feedback across revision cycles
• Maintain a centralized documentation repository for all artifacts
• Ensure all deliverables meet professional, technical, and compliance standards

Ascension LLC is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Research Consultant – Court Business Process & Data Analyst to support a statewide judicial initiative focused on mapping data-related business processes across Maryland’s Circuit Courts.

This role is critical to the success of the engagement. The selected consultant will directly contribute to identifying variations, inefficiencies, and data quality gaps in court operations, ultimately enabling the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) to strengthen data governance, reporting consistency, and decision-making capabilities .

We are looking for professionals who bring:

• Strong process mapping and business analysis expertise
• Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Ability to translate qualitative insights into structured, data-driven findings

This role is ideal for candidates who thrive in research-driven, stakeholder-facing environments and want to contribute to high-impact public sector transformation efforts.

Position Summary

The Research Consultant will support the execution of a comprehensive data collection, analysis, and business process mapping effort across all 24 Maryland Circuit Courts. The consultant will play a hands-on role in:

• Designing and executing data collection strategies (interviews, surveys, focus groups)
• Documenting current-state business processes across courts
• Mapping data flows, lifecycle stages, and system interactions
• Supporting cross-court comparative analysis and validation of findings

This role requires a professional who is:

• Self-directed and proactive, capable of working in ambiguous environments
• Skilled at engaging stakeholders and extracting meaningful insights
• Able to synthesize complex operational processes into structured documentation

The consultant will leverage tools and methodologies such as:

• Business Process Mapping (BPMN, swimlane diagrams)
• Qualitative research methods (interviews, focus groups, surveys)
• Data analysis and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, Visio, Lucidchart)
• Documentation frameworks for data governance and process standardization

This position directly supports the Judiciary’s broader goal of improving data quality, transparency, and statewide consistency .

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Support development of structured data collection plans and interview instruments
• Conduct interviews, focus groups, and stakeholder engagement sessions across courts
• Document current-state business processes, including workflows, roles, and system interactions
• Map data flows, sources, transitions, and endpoints across case lifecycle stages
• Identify data elements, ownership, and dependencies across systems
• Analyze variations in court practices and assess impact on data quality and reporting
• Develop process maps and swimlane diagrams to visualize workflows
• Compile business practice inventories and comparative analyses across jurisdictions
• Collaborate with Project Manager and Lead Consultant to validate findings
• Support development of reports, presentations, and deliverables for AOC review
• Participate in bi-weekly status meetings and internal coordination sessions
• Maintain organized documentation of research findings and supporting data

Ascension LLC is seeking a highly experienced Judicial Process Mapping Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the Lead Research Consultant for a high-visibility engagement supporting the Maryland Judiciary’s Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC).

This individual will serve as the primary technical authority responsible for designing and executing a statewide assessment and mapping of data-related business processes across all 24 Maryland Circuit Courts. This role is mission-critical, as it directly influences the Judiciary’s ability to improve data governance, data quality, and statewide reporting consistency.

The ideal candidate is a senior-level consultant with deep expertise in court/judicial systems, business process mapping, and stakeholder-driven research methodologies. This individual must be capable of leading complex, multi-jurisdictional assessments, synthesizing qualitative and quantitative findings, and delivering presentation-ready outputs for executive decision-making.

This is the most scrutinized role in the evaluation, and the selected candidate must clearly demonstrate technical leadership, domain expertise, and the ability to independently drive results.

Position Summary

The Lead Research Consultant will lead all technical and analytical aspects of the engagement, including:

• Development of the Project Work Plan and Data Collection Plan
• Design and execution of stakeholder engagement strategies (interviews, focus groups, surveys)
• Documentation and mapping of up to 10 judicial business processes across the case lifecycle
• Development of process maps, swimlane diagrams, and data flow models
• Analysis of data governance, data quality, and process inefficiencies across court systems
• Delivery of a Business Practice Inventory and final findings

This role requires a self-directed, highly analytical professional who thrives in ambiguous environments and can translate complex operational realities into structured, actionable insights.

The consultant will work closely with AOC leadership and stakeholders including clerks, judges, administrators, and researchers to ensure outputs are accurate, validated, and aligned with enterprise data governance goals.

Day-to-Day / Core Responsibilities

• Lead development of the Project Work Plan, including methodology, timeline, and stakeholder engagement strategy
• Design structured data collection approaches (interviews, focus groups, surveys, document reviews)
• Develop interview guides and research instruments aligned to AOC-defined business processes
• Conduct stakeholder interviews, focus groups, and engagement sessions across 24 Circuit Courts
• Coordinate with AOC and stakeholders to schedule and execute engagement activities
• Analyze current-state business processes related to case lifecycle data entry and management
• Map end-to-end data flows across systems (Enterprise Justice, MDEC modules, etc.)
• Develop process maps, swimlane diagrams, and workflow visualizations
• Identify variations, inefficiencies, and data quality gaps across jurisdictions
• Validate findings with AOC stakeholders and refine outputs based on feedback
• Develop a comprehensive Business Practice Inventory and supporting documentation
• Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, and final presentation materials
• Support bi-weekly status meetings and provide progress updates to AOC leadership

Protect our Land, Ascend with Us!

Ascension is seeking a high-performing Project Manager with deep experience in complex, multi-stakeholder research and business process mapping engagements, ideally within judicial, legal, or public-sector environments.

This individual will serve as the primary point of contact to the AOC Project Manager and will be responsible for leading, coordinating, and delivering the full lifecycle of a statewide data-related business process mapping initiative across all 24 Maryland Circuit Courts.

This role is mission-critical. The Project Manager ensures that all stakeholder engagements, data collection activities, and deliverables are executed with precision, timeliness, and alignment to AOC expectations. The success of this role directly impacts the Judiciary’s ability to improve data governance, data quality, and statewide reporting consistency.

Position Summary

The Project Manager will lead a multi-phase consulting engagement focused on documenting, analyzing, and mapping data-related business processes across Maryland’s judicial system.

The ideal candidate is a structured, detail-oriented leader who can manage competing priorities, coordinate large-scale stakeholder engagement efforts, and ensure high-quality deliverables under a defined timeline.

This individual must demonstrate:

• Strong project planning, scheduling, and execution discipline
• Ability to manage multi-site and multi-stakeholder engagements (courts, judges, clerks, administrators)
• Experience overseeing interviews, focus groups, and surveys at scale
• Comfort operating in ambiguous environments with evolving requirements
• Ability to translate qualitative findings into structured deliverables (process maps, inventories, reports)

The Project Manager will leverage tools such as Microsoft 365, project scheduling tools, stakeholder tracking logs, and structured data collection frameworks to ensure efficient execution.

Day-to-Day Activities (Representative)

• Serve as primary liaison to the AOC Project Manager, ensuring clear communication and alignment
• Develop and maintain project workplan, schedule, milestones, and deliverable tracking
• Coordinate and oversee 72+ stakeholder interviews, focus groups, and survey execution
• Lead kickoff meetings, bi-weekly status meetings, and stakeholder check-ins
• Manage stakeholder engagement logistics across 24 Circuit Courts
• Track and manage project risks, issues, and performance metrics
• Oversee development and submission of key deliverables:
  • Project Work Plan
  • Data Collection Plan
  • Business Practice Inventory
• Ensure timely incorporation of AOC feedback and revisions (minimum two cycles required)
• Coordinate internal team activities (Research Consultants, Analysts)
• Monitor quality and consistency of data collection and documentation efforts
• Support development of:
  • Process maps and swimlane diagrams
  • Data flow documentation
  • Presentation-ready findings
• Prepare briefings, reports, and executive-level summaries
• Ensure compliance with RFP requirements, timelines, and deliverable expectations

Ascension is seeking a Data Scientist I to provide on-demand, high-impact predictive analytics and AI/ML expertise in support of the National Science Foundation (NSF), Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO).

This role is critical to advancing NSF’s transition from ad hoc workforce reporting to predictive, data-driven decision-making, enabling leadership to forecast workforce trends, improve strategic planning, and optimize human capital investments.

The ideal candidate is a mission-focused analytics professional who thrives in a federal environment and brings strong experience in statistical modeling, machine learning, and workforce analytics. This individual should be comfortable operating in a consultative, task-order-driven environment, where they will deliver targeted solutions that directly support enterprise-level HR transformation and modernization initiatives.

This role supports NSF’s broader objective to enhance analytics capabilities, reduce manual reporting, and deliver scalable, self-service insights across the organization.

Position Summary

The Data Scientist I will provide specialized, project-based support for predictive workforce analytics, modeling, and advanced data analysis initiatives.

This role is activated under optional task orders and will focus on developing machine learning models, statistical forecasts, and advanced analytics solutions that enhance NSF’s human capital analytics ecosystem.

The ideal candidate is:

• Analytical, detail-oriented, and solution-driven
• Comfortable working with ambiguous or evolving data environments
• Skilled at translating complex data into actionable insights for leadership
• Capable of independently developing models while collaborating with cross-functional teams

The Data Scientist will support initiatives such as:

• Workforce forecasting and attrition modeling
• Predictive hiring and staffing analytics
• AI-driven workforce insights and scenario modeling
• Advanced statistical analysis supporting HR strategy

This role directly supports NSF’s need to modernize workforce analytics and improve enterprise decision-making capabilities.

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop predictive models to forecast workforce trends, attrition, hiring needs, and capacity gaps
• Perform advanced statistical analysis to identify patterns, correlations, and workforce insights
• Design machine learning models to support HR analytics and decision-making
• Analyze large, complex datasets from multiple HR systems and data sources
• Collaborate with Data Analysts, BI Developers, and HR stakeholders to align models with business needs
• Translate analytical findings into executive-ready briefings, dashboards, and reports
• Validate model outputs and ensure accuracy, reliability, and reproducibility
• Support data quality initiatives by identifying anomalies and recommending remediation strategies
• Advise leadership on AI/ML applications, ethical considerations, and responsible AI use
• Document methodologies, assumptions, and model logic for transparency and reuse
• Enhance existing analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, OAS) with predictive capabilities
• Contribute to automation of analytics processes and reduction of manual reporting

Ascension LLC is seeking a SharePoint / Power Platform Developer (Application Developer II) to support the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO), in coordination with the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).

This role is critical to advancing NSF’s mission by modernizing and automating human capital systems, workflows, and analytics platforms. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and deploy scalable SharePoint Online and Microsoft Power Platform solutions that reduce manual processes, enhance data accessibility, and improve enterprise decision-making.

This position is ideal for a developer who thrives in a mission-driven federal environment and wants to directly impact workforce analytics, HR technology modernization, and digital transformation initiatives.

Position Summary

The SharePoint / Power Platform Developer will support NSF OCHCO’s enterprise HR technology ecosystem by developing and configuring modern, low-code/no-code solutions using SharePoint Online, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.

The role focuses on enabling workflow automation, knowledge management, self-service analytics, and system integration across HR platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors and ServiceNow.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, self-driven technologist who can operate in a dynamic federal environment, anticipate challenges, and deliver scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency and user experience. This individual must be comfortable translating business requirements into technical solutions and working collaboratively with stakeholders across HR, IT, and leadership teams.

The candidate will directly support NSF’s objectives to:

• Reduce manual reporting and administrative burden
• Improve data quality and governance
• Enable role-based, self-service analytics
• Modernize HR technology systems and workflows

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design and develop SharePoint Online solutions, including sites, lists, libraries, and workflows
• Develop and deploy Power Apps applications to support HR processes and data collection
• Build and maintain Power Automate workflows to streamline business processes and reduce manual effort
• Develop Power BI dashboards and reports to support workforce analytics and executive decision-making
• Integrate SharePoint and Power Platform solutions with ServiceNow, SAP SuccessFactors, and other enterprise systems
• Translate business requirements into technical designs, user stories, and solution architectures
• Configure role-based access controls and permissions aligned with federal security standards
• Support knowledge management systems and digital workplace solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks
• Conduct system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and deployment activities
• Develop technical documentation, SOPs, and user guides
• Collaborate with stakeholders across OCHCO and OCIO to align solutions with mission needs
• Ensure compliance with FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and Section 508 accessibility standards
• Support continuous improvement and agile development cycles

Ascension LLC is seeking a Cybersecurity & Compliance Analyst (Information Security Analyst I) to support the National Science Foundation (NSF), Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO), in coordination with the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).

This role is critical to ensuring that NSF’s human capital systems, analytics platforms, and HR technology ecosystem operate in full compliance with federal cybersecurity and data privacy standards, including FISMA, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53.

The ideal candidate is an early-career cybersecurity professional who is passionate about protecting federal data, supporting compliance frameworks, and enabling secure digital transformation across enterprise HR systems and analytics platforms. This role directly supports NSF’s mission to modernize human capital analytics while safeguarding sensitive workforce data and systems.

Position Summary

The Cybersecurity & Compliance Analyst will support NSF OCHCO’s mission to modernize human capital analytics and HR technology by ensuring all systems, data, and processes meet federal security, privacy, and compliance requirements.

The ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and analytical, with strong documentation and assessment skills
• Self-driven and capable of working in a dynamic, evolving federal environment
• Proactive in identifying risks, compliance gaps, and remediation strategies
• Able to support multiple systems, stakeholders, and compliance frameworks simultaneously

This role will focus on:

• Supporting security assessments, audits, and compliance documentation
• Monitoring adherence to FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and Section 508 requirements
• Assisting with continuous monitoring, vulnerability tracking, and reporting
• Ensuring secure handling of HR data, workforce analytics platforms, and enterprise systems

The candidate will help NSF reduce risk, strengthen governance, and maintain compliance across its HR technology and analytics ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Conduct security control assessments aligned with NIST 800-53 and agency policies
• Support FISMA and FedRAMP compliance monitoring and reporting activities
• Review system security plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and audit documentation
• Track vulnerabilities, risks, and remediation efforts across HR systems and platforms
• Assist with continuous monitoring activities, including security metrics and dashboards
• Coordinate with OCIO and system owners to ensure compliance with IT security policies
• Document compliance artifacts, audit findings, and corrective action plans
• Support incident response documentation and reporting activities
• Evaluate access controls, identity management, and MFA implementation
• Perform data privacy reviews to ensure compliance with the Privacy Act and federal data policies
• Participate in security reviews for systems such as SAP SuccessFactors, ServiceNow, and analytics platforms
• Contribute to quarterly and annual security compliance assessments and reports
• Ensure Section 508 accessibility compliance for digital tools and reporting outputs
• Assist with security awareness and compliance training tracking

Ascension LLC is seeking a mid-level Automation Specialist / RPA Developer to support the National Science Foundation (NSF), Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) in modernizing its human capital analytics and HR technology ecosystem.

This role is critical to advancing NSF’s mission by reducing manual reporting burden, automating HR workflows, and enabling scalable, data-driven decision-making across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong, analytically minded professional who thrives at the intersection of business process improvement, automation engineering, and data integration. They should be comfortable working in a federal environment with evolving requirements, and capable of translating operational challenges into efficient automation solutions.

Position Summary

The Automation Specialist / RPA Developer will design, develop, and implement intelligent automation solutions that streamline HR and enterprise workflows across NSF. This includes leveraging Robotic Process Automation (RPA), AI-driven workflows, and Microsoft Power Platform tools to reduce manual processes, improve data quality, and enhance reporting efficiency.

This role directly supports NSF OCHCO’s need to transition from manual, fragmented reporting processes to automated, scalable, and self-service analytics capabilities aligned with federal HR and IT modernization objectives.

The ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and solution-driven
• Comfortable working in ambiguous, evolving environments
• Proactive in identifying automation opportunities
• Skilled in integrating systems and improving workflow efficiency

They will collaborate with stakeholders across HR, IT (OCIO), and program offices to ensure automation solutions align with security, compliance, and enterprise architecture standards.

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Analyze existing HR and business processes to identify automation opportunities
• Design and develop RPA solutions using tools such as UiPath, Power Automate, or similar platforms
• Implement AI-enabled workflows and automation scripts to reduce manual reporting and administrative burden
• Integrate automation solutions with enterprise systems (SAP SuccessFactors, ServiceNow, SharePoint, data platforms)
• Develop reusable automation components and scripts to support scalability across the organization
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to translate requirements into automation solutions
• Test and validate automation workflows to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance
• Monitor and maintain deployed bots and automation processes, resolving issues and optimizing performance
• Document automation designs, workflows, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ensure compliance with federal IT security standards (FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP)
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives aligned with Agile and DevOps methodologies

Ascension is seeking a Human Capital Research Analyst (Research Analyst II) to support the National Science Foundation (NSF), Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) in advancing workforce analytics, program evaluation, and evidence-based decision-making.

This role is critical to supporting NSF’s mission by delivering high-quality workforce research, HRStat/GPRA-aligned evaluations, and data-driven insights that inform strategic human capital planning and enterprise transformation. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in survey design, workforce analytics, benchmarking, and program evaluation, and will play a key role in helping NSF transition from ad hoc reporting to structured, governed, and actionable analytics capabilities .

Position Summary

The Human Capital Research Analyst will support the design and execution of workforce studies, employee research initiatives, and program evaluations aligned with federal human capital frameworks (OPM HRStat and GPRA). This role requires a detail-oriented, analytical professional who can independently manage research efforts while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is:

• A self-driven problem solver who can work in a dynamic federal environment
• Skilled in translating complex qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insights
• Capable of supporting enterprise-level human capital analytics initiatives
• Experienced in navigating federal data governance, privacy, and compliance requirements

This role supports NSF’s need to:

• Improve workforce data quality and consistency
• Deliver timely and accurate analytics products
• Enhance employee engagement through research and surveys
• Strengthen program evaluation and compliance reporting capabilities

Day-to-Day Activities

• Design and implement workforce research studies, surveys, and evaluation frameworks
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis using statistical and analytical tools
• Develop HRStat- and GPRA-aligned program evaluation reports and performance metrics
• Analyze workforce trends, employee engagement data, and organizational effectiveness indicators
• Support benchmarking and environmental scans using federal datasets (e.g., FedScope)
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and program stakeholders to identify research needs and priorities
• Develop dashboards, visualizations, and reports to communicate findings to leadership
• Ensure data integrity, validation, and compliance with federal data governance standards
• Translate business needs into research questions, analytic approaches, and data products
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and program offices
• Support continuous improvement of workforce analytics processes and methodologies

Ascension LLC is seeking a Data Engineer I (Lightweight) to support the National Science Foundation (NSF), Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) in modernizing its human capital data ecosystem and enabling enterprise-wide analytics and reporting.

This role is critical to supporting NSF’s mission to improve data quality, integration, governance, and analytics delivery across multiple HR systems and platforms. The ideal candidate will help reduce manual reporting, enable self-service analytics, and support scalable data pipelines that drive workforce insights and decision-making.

This position is ideal for a hands-on, early-to-mid career data engineer who thrives in a mission-driven federal environment and enjoys building efficient, scalable data solutions that directly impact workforce analytics, reporting automation, and enterprise data governance.

Position Summary

The Data Engineer I will support NSF OCHCO, in coordination with the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), to design, build, and maintain data pipelines, integration processes, and data quality frameworks that enable reliable workforce analytics and reporting.

The candidate will contribute to a modern data environment that supports Power BI, Tableau, Oracle Analytics Server (OAS), and other enterprise tools, ensuring data is accurate, accessible, and aligned with governance standards.

The ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and technically curious
• Comfortable working across multiple data systems and formats
• Self-driven and capable of working in a semi-structured environment
• Skilled at identifying data issues and implementing scalable solutions
• Able to balance multiple priorities across operational and modernization efforts

This role supports key NSF objectives, including:

• Improving data quality, consistency, and governance
• Enabling automated reporting and analytics
• Supporting integration across HR systems and platforms
• Reducing manual data processing and reporting burden

Day-to-Day Activities

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes
• Integrate data from multiple sources including HR systems, LMS, and enterprise platforms
• Perform data transformation, cleansing, and validation to ensure high data quality
• Develop and maintain data models and datasets for analytics and reporting tools
• Support Power BI, Tableau, and OAS reporting environments with optimized data structures
• Implement data quality monitoring rules, validation checks, and exception reporting
• Troubleshoot and resolve data integration and pipeline issues
• Collaborate with business analysts, data analysts, and stakeholders to understand data needs
• Support automation of recurring reports and data workflows
• Document data processes, pipelines, and architecture for governance and knowledge sharing
• Assist in implementing data governance and access control frameworks
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and support iterative delivery of data solutions

Ascension LLC is seeking a Data Analyst II / BI Developer to support the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) in advancing enterprise-wide workforce analytics and decision-making capabilities.

This role is critical to enabling NSF’s transition from manual, fragmented reporting to automated, governed, and self-service analytics that empower executives, HR specialists, and program staff with real-time insights.

The ideal candidate is a data-driven problem solver who thrives in a federal environment, understands workforce analytics, and can design dashboards and reporting solutions that directly influence strategic human capital decisions. This individual will play a key role in improving data quality, reporting efficiency, and user adoption of analytics tools across the organization.

Position Summary

The Data Analyst II / BI Developer will support NSF OCHCO and OCIO by designing, developing, and maintaining interactive dashboards, data models, and automated reporting solutions using tools such as Power BI and Tableau.

This role requires a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional who can work in a complex, multi-system environment, integrating HR data across platforms while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and governance. The candidate must be comfortable working with ambiguous requirements, engaging stakeholders, and translating business needs into actionable data products.

The ideal candidate is:

• Self-driven and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Skilled at anticipating data challenges and designing scalable solutions
• Experienced in federal HR/workforce analytics environments
• Adept at balancing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality outputs under tight timelines

This role directly supports NSF’s goal to:

• Reduce manual reporting burden
• Improve data governance and quality
• Enable role-based, self-service analytics
• Deliver measurable improvements in decision-making and operational efficiency

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau, or Oracle Analytics Server (OAS)
• Analyze workforce and HR datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and actionable insights
• Design and maintain semantic data models to support enterprise reporting
• Automate recurring reports and data pipelines to reduce manual effort
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into analytics solutions
• Perform data validation, cleansing, and quality checks to ensure 98%+ data accuracy targets
• Create data visualizations that clearly communicate insights to executive leadership
• Support development of predictive workforce analytics models
• Maintain documentation for dashboards, data sources, and reporting processes
• Support SharePoint or enterprise platforms for report distribution and access management
• Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency
• Respond to ad hoc data requests and reporting needs