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The Analytics Engineer / BI Analyst supports government-led fraud analytics operations by transforming complex data into actionable insights that enhance fraud detection, prevention, and operational decision-making. This role bridges data engineering, analytics, and business intelligence to deliver dashboards, reporting solutions, and analytical outputs that inform program performance and taxpayer protection strategies.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and analytically driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. They demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions, and the discipline to manage multiple priorities while maintaining data accuracy and integrity.
This role supports monitoring fraud trends, evaluating model and rule performance, and delivering reporting solutions that provide visibility into inventory, case processing, and fraud schemes. The candidate will work with structured and unstructured datasets, leveraging tools such as SQL, Python, and BI platforms to support real-time and periodic reporting needs.
Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to support fraud analytics operations and leadership decision-making
- Analyze large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and emerging fraud patterns
- Support performance monitoring of predictive models, filters, and business rules
- Translate business requirements into data models, visualizations, and reporting solutions
- Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to ensure accurate data pipelines and reporting outputs
- Produce recurring and ad hoc reports on inventory levels, case status, and operational metrics
- Validate data quality and resolve discrepancies across multiple data sources
- Document reporting logic, data sources, and methodologies to ensure transparency and reproducibility
- Support rapid-response analytics for emerging fraud schemes or operational issues
- Present findings and insights to stakeholders in a clear, concise, and actionable manner
Job Features
| Job Category | Data Analysis and Analytics |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 4 to 6 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or reporting roles.| Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills |Excellent written and verbal communication skills |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience with BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms Experience working with large datasets and relational databases. Knowledge of data visualization best practices and dashboard design. Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction and transformation. |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting federal agencies, preferably IRS, Treasury, or financial oversight organizations. Familiarity with fraud analytics, risk modeling, or anomaly detection. Experience with Python or R for data analysis Exposure to data engineering concepts such as ETL pipelines and data warehousing. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps. Experience working in high-volume, mission-critical operational environments. |
| SUITABILITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen or meet eligibility requirements for federal contracting |
The Program Manager / Analytics Lead provides overall contract oversight and coordination for fraud analytics support services. This role is responsible for managing contractor performance across all functional task areas, ensuring alignment with government-led strategy, and delivering high-quality analytical support, reporting, and program coordination. The position serves as the primary interface with the Government, ensuring effective communication, risk management, and execution of program objectives while supporting fraud analytics operations across production and non-production environments.
Role Overview
This role combines program management discipline with an understanding of fraud analytics operations. The individual ensures that analytical activities, reporting, and coordination efforts are executed efficiently while maintaining compliance with contractual requirements. The Government retains authority over strategy and enforcement decisions, and this role focuses on execution, coordination, and performance delivery.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the Government on all contract-related matters
- Oversee execution of all PWS task areas, including program management, transition, staffing, and reporting
- Coordinate contractor resources supporting fraud analytics, modeling, monitoring, and reporting activities
- Track contract performance, deliverables, and key performance indicators
- Manage risks, issues, and dependencies, and provide mitigation strategies
- Facilitate communication across stakeholders, including Government personnel, contractors, and partners
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting on inventory, analytics performance, and operational outcomes
- Support coordination of analytical efforts related to fraud schemes, filing trends, and model performance
- Lead status meetings, program reviews, and stakeholder briefings
- Oversee staffing, onboarding, and resource allocation to meet evolving workload demands
- Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and operational protocols
- Support transition activities and continuity of operations across contract phases
Job Features
| Job Category | Project Management |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Public Administration, or related field |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum of 8 years of experience in program or project management supporting federal contracts |Strong written and verbal communication skills, including stakeholder engagement at senior levels |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Demonstrated experience managing analytics, data, or fraud-related programs Strong knowledge of program management practices, including risk management and performance tracking Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in a government environment | Proficiency with reporting tools and performance tracking mechanisms |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Master’s degree in a related field | PMP or equivalent certification | Experience supporting IRS, Treasury, or similar federal financial agencies | Familiarity with fraud detection, identity theft analytics, or financial risk environments | Experience supporting data science or predictive modeling teams | Knowledge of data governance and analytics lifecycle processes | Experience with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar platforms |
| SUITABILITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance |Successful completion of a background investigation |Compliance with all federal data security and privacy requirements |
The Senior Data Scientist provides advanced analytical and modeling expertise to support high-impact fraud detection, identity theft analytics, and predictive modeling efforts. This role is engaged selectively for complex modeling challenges, optimization of existing models, and rapid response to emerging fraud schemes that require deep technical expertise.
The ideal candidate is a highly analytical, detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in ambiguous, fast-moving environments. This individual brings strong expertise in machine learning, statistical modeling, and experimentation, and demonstrates the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. The candidate must be self-directed, capable of anticipating risks and opportunities, and able to develop scalable analytical solutions with minimal oversight.
This role supports government-led fraud analytics by enhancing predictive models, improving detection accuracy, and optimizing analytical frameworks used to identify identity fraud and emerging schemes. Tools and environments may include Python, R, SQL, cloud-based analytics platforms, and large-scale data processing frameworks.
Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities
- Develop advanced predictive models and machine learning algorithms to detect identity fraud and anomalous filing patterns
- Optimize existing models, filters, and business rules to improve accuracy and reduce false positives
- Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and emerging fraud schemes
- Conduct experimentation and model validation to assess performance and reliability
- Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to integrate models into production and non-production environments
- Evaluate internal and external data sources to enhance fraud detection capabilities
- Perform statistical analysis to support treatment optimization and fraud classification
- Respond rapidly to emerging fraud threats by developing and deploying analytical solutions
- Document methodologies, assumptions, and model performance metrics for transparency and reproducibility
- Provide technical guidance and recommendations to support government decision-making
Job Features
| Job Category | Data Analysis and Analytics |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field |6 to 8 years of experience in data science, predictive analytics, or machine learning |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Strong proficiency in Python and/or R for statistical modeling and machine learning Experience with SQL and working with large structured and unstructured datasets |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Demonstrated experience developing, validating, and deploying predictive models,| Knowledge of machine learning techniques such as classification, clustering, regression, and anomaly detection, | Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting federal agencies, preferably Treasury or IRS environments |Familiarity with fraud detection, identity theft analytics, or financial crime modeling | Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud |Knowledge of big data frameworks such as Spark or Hadoop |Experience with model governance, explainability, and auditability practices | Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in a quantitative discipline | Familiarity with Agile or iterative development methodologies |
| SUITABILITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Moderate Risk) clearance | U.S. Citizenship required |
Ascension LLC is seeking a Data Scientist (Primary) to support government-led fraud analytics efforts focused on detecting, preventing, and mitigating identity theft and financial fraud. This role serves as a core contributor to the development, testing, deployment, and monitoring of predictive models, fraud detection rules, and analytical frameworks across both production and non-production environments.
The ideal candidate is a technically strong, detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and can translate complex data into actionable insights. This individual will play a central role in identifying fraud patterns, enhancing model performance, and supporting rapid analytical response to emerging fraud schemes. The candidate should be self-driven, highly analytical, and capable of balancing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
This role supports mission-critical analytics that directly impact taxpayer protection strategies and national financial integrity. The Data Scientist will work closely with cross-functional teams including engineers, analysts, and government stakeholders to continuously improve fraud detection capabilities.
Key Tools & Technologies: Python, R, SQL, SAS, machine learning frameworks, data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), big data platforms (e.g., Hadoop/Spark), cloud environments (AWS/Azure), version control tools.
Day-to-Day Activities
- Develop predictive models, classification algorithms, and anomaly detection techniques to identify fraud patterns
- Engineer and select features from structured and unstructured datasets to improve model accuracy
- Test, validate, and tune models using statistical techniques and performance metrics
- Monitor model performance, drift, and degradation across filing and non-filing periods
- Analyze fraud schemes, filing behaviors, and emerging threats to inform model updates
- Support rapid-response analytics for newly identified fraud vulnerabilities or schemes
- Collaborate with data engineers to operationalize models in production environments
- Evaluate internal and external data sources to enhance fraud detection capabilities
- Generate analytical reports, dashboards, and visualizations for stakeholders
- Document methodologies, assumptions, and model logic for transparency and auditability
- Participate in pilot analytics initiatives and support transition to production
- Contribute to continuous improvement of analytical frameworks, rules, and filters
Job Features
| Job Category | Data Analysis and Analytics |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field 4–6 years of experience in data science, predictive analytics, or machine learning |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Strong proficiency in Python, R, or SAS for data analysis and modeling, Knowledge of statistical methods, machine learning techniques, and data mining, Ability to communicate complex analytical findings to non-technical stakeholders, Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience with SQL and working with large, complex datasets Demonstrated experience building and validating predictive modelsExperience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field| Experience supporting fraud analytics, financial crimes, or identity theft detection programs| Familiarity with IRS or Treasury data environments and processes| Experience with big data platforms (Hadoop, Spark) and cloud environments (AWS, Azure)| Knowledge of model governance, model risk management, and compliance frameworks| Experience with real-time analytics and streaming data| Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices| Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, SAS Certified Data Scientist) |
| SUITABILITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Moderate Risk) clearance| U.S. Citizenship required |
Ascension LLC is seeking a Fraud Analytics Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support government-led fraud analytics initiatives focused on identifying, analyzing, and mitigating fraud risks across large-scale federal programs. This role serves as a trusted advisor providing analytical insight, model validation support, and subject matter expertise to enhance fraud detection capabilities while ensuring alignment with evolving threats and operational priorities.
The ideal candidate is a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with deep experience in fraud schemes, predictive modeling support, and analytical evaluation. This individual thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and demonstrates the ability to interpret complex data, anticipate emerging fraud patterns, and provide actionable recommendations. The SME will not serve as a policy decision-maker but will play a critical role in advising government stakeholders and strengthening analytical approaches.
This role requires a self-driven professional who can operate with minimal oversight, manage multiple priorities, and translate complex fraud trends into meaningful insights. The candidate should be comfortable working with structured and unstructured data, collaborating across teams, and supporting rapid-response analytics in dynamic operational environments.
Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities
- Analyze fraud schemes, patterns, and anomalies across filing and non-filing periods
- Evaluate existing fraud detection models, filters, and business rules for effectiveness and accuracy
- Support validation and tuning of predictive models in coordination with technical and analytics teams
- Advise on fraud detection strategies and analytical approaches to improve program outcomes
- Monitor fraud trends, model performance, and operational metrics to identify gaps or emerging risks
- Conduct deep-dive analyses to support rapid response to newly identified fraud schemes or vulnerabilities
- Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and program stakeholders to enhance analytical capabilities
- Review internal and external data sources to inform fraud detection and taxpayer protection strategies
- Develop analytical summaries, reports, and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders
- Support treatment optimization efforts, including differentiation between fraud types
- Contribute to cross-program coordination and knowledge sharing efforts
Job Features
| Job Category | Data Analysis and Analytics |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, or related field | 6 to 8 years of experience in fraud analytics, risk analytics, or related analytical disciplines |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Demonstrated experience analyzing fraud schemes and supporting fraud detection models | Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as Python, R, SQL, or SAS| Ability to communicate complex analytical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience working with large datasets and applying analytical techniques to identify patterns and anomalies | Familiarity with predictive modeling concepts and model validation approaches |Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills |Experience supporting federal programs or working in highly regulated environments |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Master’s degree in a quantitative or analytical discipline | Experience supporting IRS, Treasury, or financial fraud programs | Knowledge of identity theft fraud, first-party fraud, and tax-related fraud schemes| Familiarity with machine learning model lifecycle and performance monitoring | Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI | Exposure to cloud-based analytics environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud | Professional certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Analytics Professional (CAP), or similar | Experience working in Agile or iterative analytical environments |
| SUITABILITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance | U.S. Citizenship required |
The Senior Data Engineer supports government-led fraud analytics initiatives by designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines, integration frameworks, and analytical data environments. This role is responsible for enabling predictive modeling, fraud detection, and operational analytics through high-quality, reliable, and secure data architecture.
The position plays a critical role in supporting model development, monitoring, and production operations by ensuring seamless data ingestion, transformation, and availability across structured and unstructured data sources. The Senior Data Engineer works closely with data scientists, analysts, and government stakeholders to operationalize fraud detection capabilities and enhance analytical performance across filing and non-filing periods.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines supporting fraud analytics and modeling efforts
- Integrate data from internal IRS systems and external data sources to support fraud detection and taxpayer protection strategies
- Support development and deployment of predictive models, filters, and business rules in production and non-production environments
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across all analytical platforms
- Optimize data pipelines for performance, scalability, and reliability
- Support data migration and consolidation efforts across legacy and modernized environments
- Enable real-time and batch data processing for fraud monitoring and response activities
- Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to structure datasets for modeling and reporting
- Implement data governance, metadata management, and documentation standards
- Provide technical support for production systems and troubleshoot data-related issues
- Support reporting and dashboard development by ensuring availability of clean, structured datasets
Supported PWS Tasks
- 4.5 Model Development
- 4.6 Monitoring
- 4.7 Data Migration
- 4.13 Production Support
- 4.15 Reporting Support
Day-to-Day Activities
- Develop and maintain ETL pipelines using tools such as Python, SQL, or cloud-native data services
- Ingest and transform large datasets from multiple structured and unstructured sources
- Monitor pipeline performance and resolve data processing issues
- Collaborate with analytics teams to prepare datasets for fraud models and rule engines
- Perform data validation, cleansing, and reconciliation activities
- Support deployment and maintenance of data workflows in production environments
- Document data flows, schemas, and transformation logic
- Participate in daily standups, sprint planning, and technical reviews
- Respond to ad hoc data requests supporting emerging fraud schemes or analytical needs
- Assist in implementing enhancements to improve data processing efficiency and accuracy
Job Features
| Job Category | Data Analysis and Analytics |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field, 6 to 8 years of experience in data engineering, data integration, or data architecture roles |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Relevant cloud certifications (AWS Certified Data Analytics, Azure Data Engineer Associate, or equivalent) preferred but not required |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Strong experience with SQL and relational databases Experience with ETL/ELT tools and frameworks Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar programming languages Experience with big data platforms such as Hadoop, Spark, or cloud-based data services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and data modeling techniques Experience working with large-scale, high-volume datasets Familiarity with data pipeline orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Azure Data Factory) Understanding of data security and governance practices |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Education & Experience: Master’s degree in a related field preferred Experience supporting federal government or IRS data environments |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Moderate Risk) clearance U.S. Citizenship required Must comply with IRS security, privacy, and data protection requirements Background investigation required prior to onboarding |
The Technical Lead (AI/ML) provides technical leadership and oversight for fraud analytics model development, deployment, and lifecycle management in support of IRS identity theft and fraud detection programs. This role is responsible for guiding the design, development, and continuous improvement of predictive models, business rules, and analytical frameworks operating in both production and non-production environments.
The Technical Lead collaborates closely with government stakeholders, data scientists, and operational teams to ensure models are effective, scalable, and aligned with evolving fraud schemes and taxpayer protection strategies. This role supports critical PWS tasks including model development and maintenance, model monitoring and performance evaluation, analytical support, pilot analytics, and production support.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical direction for AI/ML model development, deployment, and lifecycle management
- Oversee development, enhancement, and consolidation of predictive models, filters, and business rules
- Ensure models are optimized for fraud detection, identity theft differentiation, and operational efficiency
- Lead model validation, performance monitoring, and recalibration efforts
- Support rapid analytical response to emerging fraud schemes and vulnerabilities
- Guide integration of internal and external data sources into analytical models
- Collaborate with government stakeholders to align analytical outputs with program objectives
- Ensure compliance with IRS standards for model governance, documentation, and auditability
- Provide technical mentorship to data scientists and analysts
- Support transition of models from pilot to production environments
Day-to-Day Activities
- Review and guide ongoing model development and tuning activities
- Analyze model performance metrics and recommend enhancements
- Coordinate with analysts to evaluate fraud patterns and emerging schemes
- Oversee testing and validation of new models and rules
- Participate in technical discussions with IRS stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Support troubleshooting of model performance issues in production
- Review code, documentation, and analytical outputs for quality and accuracy
- Provide input to reporting, dashboards, and performance tracking metrics
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and technical best practices across the team
Job Features
| Job Category | Technology & Digital Solutions |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field 6 to 8 years of experience in data science, machine learning, or fraud analytics |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL |Strong understanding of model lifecycle management, validation, and performance monitoring |Knowledge of fraud detection methodologies and analytical techniques | Strong problem-solving and analytical skills | Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Demonstrated experience developing and deploying predictive models in production environments| Experience with machine learning frameworks and tools (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)|Experience working with large, complex datasets and data integration techniques |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting IRS or other federal financial or fraud-related programs,Familiarity with identity theft and tax fraud schemes, Experience with cloud-based analytics platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) | Knowledge of model governance, explainability, and compliance frameworks | Experience with real-time or near real-time analytics and decisioning systems Familiarity with big data technologies such as Spark or Hadoop | Experience supporting Agile development environments |Professional certifications such as: Certified Data Scientist (CDS), AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain IRS Public Trust (MBI) clearance | U.S. Citizenship required | Must pass background investigation and fingerprinting | Compliance with all IRS data security and privacy requirements |
Ascension LLC is seeking a detail-oriented and execution-focused Contract Administrator / Closeout Specialist to support post-award acquisition activities for the U.S. Air Force’s 18th Contracting Squadron. This role is critical to ensuring that contracts are administered efficiently, remain compliant with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements, and are properly closed out in accordance with Air Force policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate is a mid-level acquisition professional with strong experience in contract administration, invoice review, and contract closeout who thrives in structured yet fast-paced environments. This individual will play a key role in maintaining contract integrity, supporting timely payments, and ensuring audit-ready documentation across the acquisition lifecycle.
This position directly supports mission readiness by ensuring contracts are properly executed, monitored, and closed, enabling the Government to efficiently procure goods and services necessary to support operations.
Ascension brings proven experience supporting acquisition lifecycle management, contract administration analytics, and process automation for federal clients such as DHS and DOE, delivering measurable improvements in invoice processing timelines and compliance tracking.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Contract Administrator / Closeout Specialist will support post-award acquisition functions, including contract administration, modification processing, invoice validation, and contract closeout activities. This role ensures that all contractual actions are executed in compliance with FAR, DFARS (as applicable), and Air Force-specific guidance.
The ideal candidate will be:
- Highly organized and detail-driven with strong documentation discipline
- Self-directed and capable of working in a remote environment with minimal supervision
- Proactive in identifying issues such as invoice discrepancies, incomplete contract files, or closeout delays
- Skilled at managing multiple contracts simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and compliance
This role supports key PWS functions including:
- Contract administration and performance monitoring
- Invoice review and processing
- Contract modification tracking
- Claims/dispute documentation support
- Contract closeout documentation and reconciliation
Tools and Processes Utilized:
- FAR/DFARS and Air Force acquisition policies
- Contract writing and management systems (e.g., FPDS, contract databases)
- Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint-based repositories
- Workflow and process tracking tools (aligned with Ascension’s automation capabilities)
- Invoice tracking and financial reconciliation processes
Day-to-Day Activities
- Administer contracts post-award to ensure compliance with terms, conditions, and performance requirements
- Review and validate contractor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract terms
- Track and process contract modifications, ensuring proper documentation and approvals
- Maintain complete and audit-ready contract files in accordance with FAR and agency guidance
- Monitor contract performance data and flag issues related to deliverables, timelines, or compliance
- Coordinate with Contract Specialists, CORs, and financial personnel to resolve invoice discrepancies or contract issues
- Support claims and dispute documentation by compiling contract records and supporting evidence
- Prepare contract closeout packages, including reconciliation of funds, deliverables, and documentation
- Ensure timely contract closeout in accordance with FAR Part 4.804 requirements
- Assist in process improvement initiatives to streamline contract administration and closeout activities
Job Features
| Job Category | Acquisition & Contract Management, Project Management |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution | Minimum 4+ years of federal acquisition and contract administration experience |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Strong working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) | Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and document management systems | Strong written and verbal communication skills | Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a remote work environment |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Demonstrated experience supporting contract administration, invoice review, and contract closeout | Experience maintaining contract files and supporting audits or compliance reviews |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting DoD or Air Force acquisition environments | Familiarity with DFARS and Air Force-specific contracting procedures | Experience with contract writing systems or financial systems (e.g., FPDS, WAWF, or similar) | Experience supporting high-volume contracting environments (GS-1102 equivalent support) | Knowledge of process improvement or workflow automation tools (e.g., Power Platform, SharePoint workflows) | Professional certification such as FAC-C, DAWIA, or NCMA (CCM, CFCM) |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Secret Clearance (final requirement to be determined by the Government) | Must be eligible to work on U.S. Government contracts |
Ascension LLC is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-focused Contract Specialist to support acquisition operations for the U.S. Air Force 18th Contracting Squadron (18 CONS). The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in federal acquisition lifecycle activities, including market research, solicitation preparation, source selection support, contract administration, and closeout documentation.
This role is critical to ensuring the 18th Contracting Squadron can efficiently execute procurement actions supporting the operational mission of the 18th Wing in the Indo-Pacific theater. The Contract Specialist will work closely with the Contractor Program Manager and Government contracting personnel to support contracting operations while ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of Defense regulations, and Air Force acquisition policies.
The ideal candidate will be someone who:
- Thrives in a fast-paced federal acquisition environment
- Possesses strong analytical and organizational skills
- Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple contracting actions simultaneously
- Communicates effectively with contracting officers, program stakeholders, and vendors
- Maintains a high level of attention to detail when preparing acquisition documentation
This position is well suited for acquisition professionals who want to contribute to mission-critical defense contracting activities while working in a collaborative and agile team environment.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Contract Specialist will support the full acquisition lifecycle for procurement actions executed by the 18th Contracting Squadron. The role involves assisting Government Contracting Officers in developing acquisition strategies, preparing solicitations, supporting proposal evaluations, administering contracts, and preparing closeout documentation.
The selected professional will apply knowledge of federal procurement regulations and contracting procedures to assist in managing contracting activities for supplies, services, and construction acquisitions. The role requires the ability to independently analyze procurement documentation, coordinate with acquisition stakeholders, and ensure contracting actions are executed in accordance with regulatory and policy requirements.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to:
- Interpret acquisition policies and FAR guidance
- Prepare clear and compliant acquisition documentation
- Evaluate proposals and quotations against established criteria
- Track contract performance and administrative requirements
- Support the timely execution of contract modifications and closeouts
Contract Specialists will work in a remote environment while supporting a government acquisition team operating on Japan Standard Time coordination, and must be able to effectively communicate and collaborate in a distributed work setting.
Day-to-Day Activities
The Contract Specialist will perform activities supporting the acquisition lifecycle. These activities may include but are not limited to:
- Conduct market research to support acquisition planning and procurement strategies
- Prepare acquisition documentation, including acquisition plans, IGCE inputs, and procurement request packages
- Draft and issue solicitations including RFQs, RFPs, and IFBs
- Support the development of source selection plans and evaluation criteria
- Assist in proposal and quotation evaluations against solicitation requirements
- Conduct cost and price analysis in support of acquisition decisions
- Prepare contract award documentation and supporting acquisition files
- Process and document contract modifications and administrative actions
- Review contractor deliverables and performance documentation
- Monitor contract performance and support the resolution of contractual issues
- Assist with invoice review and payment documentation
- Prepare and organize contract closeout documentation
- Maintain accurate contract files and documentation in accordance with FAR and Air Force policies
- Coordinate with the Program Manager and Government COR regarding workload priorities
- Participate in acquisition planning meetings and contract status discussions
Job Features
| Job Category | Federal Contracting |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 4 years of federal contracting experience |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Strong understanding of: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) | Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) | Air Force acquisition procedures | Federal procurement lifecycle processes |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting Department of Defense or Air Force acquisition organizations, Experience supporting OPM 1102 contracting functions Familiarity with contract writing systems or procurement platforms Professional certification such as: FAC-C, DAWIA Contracting Certification, NCMA CFCM or CPCM, PMP or similar program management certification, Experience supporting source selections and evaluation boards, Ability to support multiple contracting actions concurrently while meeting deadlines |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust or favorable background investigation, U.S. Citizenship required |
Ascension LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Specialist to support the United States Air Force 18th Contracting Squadron (18 CONS) by performing acquisition lifecycle support services that enable mission-critical procurement activities.
This role is critical to helping the Government manage an increasing contracting workload by providing expert support across the pre-award and post-award phases of federal acquisitions, including market research, solicitation development, proposal evaluation support, price/cost analysis, contract administration, and contract closeout.
The ideal candidate will be a mid-to-senior level federal acquisition professional with experience comparable to a GS-12 Contract Specialist (OPM 1102 series) who understands the complexities of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of Defense acquisition policies, and Air Force contracting procedures.
Successful candidates will be detail-oriented professionals who thrive in mission-driven environments and possess the ability to independently manage multiple acquisition packages while supporting Contracting Officers and Government stakeholders.
This position is well suited for acquisition professionals who want to apply their contracting expertise to support mission operations within the U.S. Air Force acquisition environment.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Senior Contract Specialist provides expert-level acquisition support services that enable the 18th Contracting Squadron to procure supplies, services, and construction requirements necessary to support the mission of the 18th Wing.
The contractor will support the Government by performing functions throughout the acquisition lifecycle while ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, Air Force policy, and agency procedures. Contractor personnel will support but not perform inherently governmental functions, such as obligating funds or executing contractual documents.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, sound acquisition judgment, and the ability to navigate complex contracting requirements while maintaining regulatory compliance.
The individual must be capable of working in a remote, distributed team environment, communicating effectively with contracting officers, program managers, technical evaluators, and other acquisition stakeholders.
The Senior Contract Specialist will use a variety of federal acquisition tools, contract writing systems, and data repositories commonly used in DoD contracting environments. This includes acquisition planning documentation, market research tools, contract writing systems, and evaluation support tools necessary to complete procurement actions efficiently and accurately.
Position Day-to-Day Activities
The Senior Contract Specialist will perform acquisition lifecycle support tasks that may include:
- Conduct market research to identify potential vendors, contract vehicles, and procurement strategies.
- Develop acquisition plans, procurement strategies, and supporting acquisition documentation.
- Draft and prepare solicitation packages including RFQs, RFPs, and IFBs.
- Develop evaluation criteria and support the creation of source selection plans.
- Coordinate with program managers and technical stakeholders to refine requirements documentation.
- Support proposal and quotation evaluations in accordance with FAR and source selection procedures.
- Perform cost and price analysis for proposed contracts and modifications.
- Prepare contract award documentation and contract files for Government review.
- Support the administration of contracts to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
- Monitor contractor performance, deliverables, and milestones.
- Draft and process contract modifications as required.
- Review and process contractor invoices for accuracy and payment approval workflows.
- Assist the Government with the resolution of claims, disputes, and contract performance issues.
- Prepare contract closeout documentation and ensure proper file documentation.
- Maintain acquisition documentation and contract files in accordance with FAR requirements.
- Provide advisory support to Contracting Officers and Contracting Officer Representatives.
- Participate in meetings, acquisition reviews, and contracting strategy discussions.
Job Features
| Job Category | Acquisition & Contract Management |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Acquisition Management, Public Administration, Finance, or a related discipline. |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 6 years of federal contracting experience supporting acquisition lifecycle activities. | Experience equivalent to a GS-12 Contract Specialist (OPM 1102 series) level. |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and applicable supplements (DFARS, AFFARS). | Experience supporting pre-award and post-award federal procurement activities. | Experience developing solicitations (RFQ, RFP, IFB) and acquisition documentation. | Experience supporting source selection processes and proposal evaluations. | Experience conducting cost and price analysis. | Experience supporting contract administration activities including modifications and closeouts. |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Acquisition Management. | DAWIA Contracting Certification or FAC-C certification (Level II or III). | Experience supporting DoD or Air Force contracting organizations. | Experience with DoD contract writing systems or acquisition tools. | Experience supporting construction, services, or complex procurement actions. | Knowledge of Air Force acquisition policies and procedures. | Experience supporting large contracting offices or high acquisition workloads. |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Pass a Federal background investigation. | Obtain and maintain DoD Public Trust or Secret clearance, if required by the Government. | Maintain eligibility to support Department of Defense contracting operations. |
Ascension LLC is seeking an experienced Program Manager with federal acquisition expertise to lead and oversee contractor support services for the United States Air Force 18th Contracting Squadron (18 CONS).
The Program Manager serves as the primary contractor interface with the Government Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and is responsible for managing contractor personnel supporting the acquisition lifecycle. The individual selected for this role will ensure that contract support services are delivered in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Air Force acquisition guidance, and organizational policies.
This role is critical to the success of the engagement because the 18 CONS relies on contractor support personnel to assist with a wide range of acquisition activities supporting the mission of the 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base. These activities include market research, acquisition planning, solicitation development, evaluation support, contract administration, and contract closeout.
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Deep understanding of the federal acquisition lifecycle
- Experience managing contract specialists and acquisition teams
- Ability to work effectively with Government stakeholders
- Strong organizational leadership to ensure timely and compliant delivery of acquisition documentation and support services.
Candidates should be mission-driven professionals who are detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing complex workloads in a distributed, remote work environment.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Program Manager provides overall leadership and management for Ascension’s acquisition support services contract supporting the 18th Contracting Squadron. The Program Manager ensures that contractor personnel provide high-quality acquisition support aligned with Air Force contracting policies and procedures.
This individual manages staffing, workload distribution, quality assurance, and performance monitoring across all contractor personnel assigned to the contract. The Program Manager works closely with the Government COR and CO to coordinate work assignments, resolve performance issues, and ensure contract deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
The role requires an individual who is:
- Highly organized and results-oriented
- Comfortable working in dynamic acquisition environments
- Skilled at anticipating issues and proactively resolving problems
- Able to translate contracting requirements into clear work assignments and deliverables
- Effective at managing remote teams supporting mission-critical government operations.
The Program Manager must demonstrate strong knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle, including pre-award and post-award contracting processes, as well as experience ensuring contractor work complies with applicable acquisition regulations and policies.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
The Program Manager performs a wide range of management and oversight functions to ensure effective delivery of acquisition support services.
Responsibilities include:
- Serve as the primary point of contact between Ascension and the Government Contracting Officer and COR.
- Receive and review work assignments from Government contracting officials and coordinate task execution.
- Assign acquisition tasks to contractor personnel based on expertise, workload, and priority.
- Monitor contractor performance to ensure deliverables are completed accurately and within required timelines.
- Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, Air Force policies, and applicable contracting guidance.
- Oversee development of acquisition documentation, including:
- Market research reports
- Acquisition plans
- Solicitation documents (RFQ, RFP, IFB)
- Source selection documentation
- Contract award documentation
- Contract modification packages
- Contract closeout documentation.
- Coordinate and participate in meetings with Government contracting staff to review workload, acquisition planning efforts, and contract status.
- Provide status reporting on contractor activities, deliverables, and performance metrics.
- Identify risks or delivery issues affecting contracting activities and develop mitigation strategies.
- Review contractor work products for quality, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
- Support proposal evaluation and cost/price analysis activities when requested by Government contracting officials.
- Monitor contractor personnel workload distribution and ensure adequate staffing levels.
- Maintain effective communication across contractor and Government teams to support mission execution.
Job Features
| Job Category | Project Management |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 8 years of federal acquisition or program management experience, Demonstrated experience supporting federal contracting activities comparable to OPM 1102 series GS-12 level work, Experience managing teams supporting acquisition lifecycle activities. |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Strong understanding of: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) | Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) | Air Force acquisition policies and procedures. | Experience supporting acquisition tasks such as: Market research, Solicitation development, Proposal evaluation, Contract administration, Contract closeout. |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Acquisition Management, or related field. | Prior experience supporting Department of Defense or Air Force contracting offices. | Experience managing remote acquisition support teams. | Familiarity with Air Force contracting systems and tools. | Experience supporting source selections and acquisition planning efforts for complex procurements. Professional certifications such as: PMP, FAC-C Level II or III, DAWIA Contracting Certification. |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Pass a federal background investigation. | Obtain and maintain a favorable suitability determination required for supporting Department of Defense programs. | Comply with all applicable Government security and information protection requirements. |
The Accessibility Workflow & Content Intake Coordinator supports the execution of accessibility remediation services by managing the end-to-end document intake and workflow pipeline. This role ensures that incoming documents are properly logged, triaged, assigned, tracked, and processed through remediation and validation stages in alignment with Section 508 compliance requirements.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented coordinator who thrives in structured environments but is also capable of adapting to evolving priorities. This individual must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple concurrent workflows, anticipate bottlenecks, and maintain clear visibility into document status across distributed teams.
This role solves key operational challenges by ensuring that:
- Document intake processes are standardized and efficient
- Workloads are balanced across remediation staff
- Status tracking is accurate and transparent
- Program leadership has real-time visibility into remediation progress
The candidate should be self-driven, capable of working with minimal supervision, and skilled in coordinating across technical and non-technical stakeholders. Familiarity with workflow tracking tools, document management systems, and process automation approaches is essential to support scalable remediation operations.
Position Day-to-Day Activities
- Manage and maintain the document intake pipeline for accessibility remediation requests
- Log, categorize, and prioritize incoming documents based on urgency and complexity
- Assign remediation tasks to appropriate team members based on workload and expertise
- Track document status across intake, remediation, validation, and completion stages
- Maintain detailed remediation logs, trackers, and dashboards
- Coordinate communication between remediation specialists, validation analysts, and program leadership
- Monitor workflow timelines and escalate delays or bottlenecks
- Support implementation of workflow automation tools and process improvements
- Generate and deliver status reports on remediation progress and backlog
- Ensure data accuracy and consistency across tracking systems
- Support audit readiness by maintaining organized documentation and records
Job Features
| Job Category | Project Management |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Management, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience) |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 3–5 years of experience in workflow coordination, project coordination, or document management | Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities | Experience using Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, SharePoint, Teams) for tracking and collaboration | Ability to work independently in a structured, deadline-driven environment |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting federal government programs or contracts | Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility remediation workflows | Experience with workflow management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira, SharePoint workflows, Power Platform) | Experience supporting document-intensive operations or compliance programs | Exposure to accessibility tools or processes (e.g., CommonLook, Adobe Acrobat accessibility features) | Experience working in distributed or remote team environments |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust or equivalent federal suitability determination | Must comply with federal data protection and CUI handling requirements |
Ascension LLC is seeking an experienced Accessibility Validation & Compliance Analyst to support accessibility compliance verification activities for digital content and documents produced for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The individual in this role will ensure that remediated digital content meets federal accessibility standards, including Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance requirements.
This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy, quality, and compliance of accessibility remediation deliverables before submission to the government. The Accessibility Validation & Compliance Analyst serves as the independent validation authority responsible for testing remediated documents using assistive technologies and accessibility validation tools.
The ideal candidate is a highly detail-oriented accessibility professional with strong analytical skills and demonstrated experience validating accessible documents using industry-standard tools such as CommonLook, PAC, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and JAWS screen reader software. The candidate must be capable of identifying accessibility compliance defects, documenting findings, and working collaboratively with remediation specialists to resolve accessibility issues.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Accessibility Validation & Compliance Analyst performs accessibility validation testing and quality assurance reviews on remediated digital documents to ensure compliance with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards. The analyst verifies that document structure, tagging, reading order, alternative text, and assistive technology compatibility meet accessibility requirements.
The candidate should be a methodical and quality-focused professional capable of executing structured validation processes and producing formal accessibility compliance verification reports.
The ideal candidate demonstrates the following characteristics:
- Strong attention to detail when evaluating accessibility compliance issues
- Ability to work independently in remote environments
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
- Familiarity with federal accessibility compliance standards
- Ability to anticipate accessibility defects and guide remediation improvements
This role supports the customer's need to ensure accessibility compliance readiness, reduce regulatory risk, and support digital inclusion initiatives across the organization.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Validate remediated documents using CommonLook, PAC, and Adobe Acrobat accessibility validation tools
- Conduct screen reader testing using JAWS to verify document accessibility and usability
- Perform accessibility compliance reviews against WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 standards
- Generate accessibility verification and compliance reports documenting validation results
- Identify accessibility defects and communicate remediation requirements
- Conduct quality assurance reviews prior to final deliverable submission
- Verify document tagging structure, reading order, headings, and table accessibility
- Validate alternative text descriptions for images and visual elements
- Support accessibility audit readiness and compliance documentation
- Coordinate with remediation specialists to resolve accessibility defects
- Maintain documentation logs and validation tracking records
Job Features
| Job Category | Quality Assurance |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Communications, Digital Accessibility, Human Factors, or related field (or equivalent experience) |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 5+ years of professional experience in digital accessibility validation or accessibility compliance testing | Demonstrated knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards | Strong written communication skills for producing accessibility compliance reports | Ability to work independently and manage multiple document validation assignments |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience validating documents in the following formats: Microsoft, Word, PDF, PowerPoint, Excel | Experience using accessibility validation tools including: CommonLook, PAC, Adobe Acrobat Pro | Experience performing assistive technology testing using JAWS screen reader |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | IAAP certification such as: CPACC (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies) | WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist) | CPWA (Certified Professional in Web Accessibility) | Experience supporting federal accessibility compliance programs | Experience conducting accessibility audits for government websites or digital documents | Familiarity with additional accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE) | Experience supporting high-volume accessibility remediation programs | Experience working in distributed or remote consulting teams |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust or federal suitability determination | Must comply with federal Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling requirements when applicable. |
The Senior Accessibility Remediation Specialist provides document remediation services in support of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Civil Works Directorate at Headquarters USACE (HQ USACE), ensuring that digital content complies with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.
This role directly supports the Civil Works Directorate’s mission by ensuring that critical documentation used for water resources development, infrastructure programs, and public communications is accessible to all users, including individuals who rely on assistive technologies.
The Senior Accessibility Remediation Specialist is responsible for remediating a wide range of digital documents, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF files, ensuring proper tagging structures, reading order, semantic formatting, and accessibility compliance. The role also involves correcting OCR errors, repairing complex tables, and ensuring that all visual elements are properly described using alternative text.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and highly technical accessibility professional who is capable of supporting high-volume remediation efforts while maintaining strict quality and compliance standards. This individual must be self-driven, able to work independently in a remote environment, and capable of managing multiple remediation tasks simultaneously.
The candidate should be comfortable working in a structured remediation workflow environment and using industry-standard tools such as Adobe Acrobat Pro, CommonLook, PAC (PDF Accessibility Checker), and Microsoft Office accessibility tools to execute remediation tasks efficiently.
Day-to-Day Activities
- Remediate Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF documents to ensure accessibility compliance
- Apply semantic tagging structures to establish proper document hierarchy
- Correct reading order and logical navigation for assistive technology users
- Add alternative text to images, charts, and graphical elements
- Repair and restructure complex tables to ensure accessibility compliance
- Perform OCR corrections on scanned or image-based documents
- Ensure proper use of headings, lists, and document structure elements
- Conduct accessibility checks using remediation tools and validation software
- Support document intake reviews and assess remediation complexity
- Track remediation progress and maintain documentation logs
- Collaborate with validation analysts to address identified compliance issues
- Execute remediation workflows to support high-volume document processing
Job Features
| Job Category | Quality Assurance, Technology & Digital Solutions |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Digital Communications, Human Factors, or related field, or equivalent experience |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 5+ years of experience in accessibility remediation of digital documents | Strong knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA standards | Hands-on experience with: Adobe Acrobat Pro, CommonLook PDF, PAC (PDF Accessibility Checker) |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Demonstrated experience remediating: Microsoft Word documents, Microsoft Excel files, Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, Adobe PDF documents Ability to identify and correct accessibility issues in complex documents | Strong attention to detail and quality assurance discipline | Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | IAAP Certification (CPACC, WAS, or CPWA) | Experience supporting federal accessibility or Section 508 compliance programs | Experience using assistive technologies such as JAWS or NVDA screen readers | Familiarity with automated accessibility testing tools | Experience supporting high-volume remediation environments | Familiarity with Microsoft 365 collaboration tools (SharePoint, Teams) | Strong documentation and reporting skills |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust suitability | Must comply with federal cybersecurity and data handling requirements |
Ascension LLC is seeking a Program Manager / Accessibility Consulting Lead to oversee enterprise accessibility consulting services supporting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This individual will serve as the senior contractor authority responsible for accessibility strategy, compliance oversight, and program governance across the engagement.
The ideal candidate is a senior accessibility strategist and program leader with extensive experience implementing accessibility compliance programs within federal or enterprise environments. This role will ensure the client’s digital content, communications, and systems comply with Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards, while supporting the agency’s broader mission of delivering accessible digital services to internal stakeholders and the public.
This position is critical to the success of the engagement, as the individual will guide accessibility program strategy, lead cross-functional coordination efforts, and provide executive advisory support to government leadership.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Program Manager / Accessibility Consulting Lead provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for accessibility consulting and remediation initiatives. The role involves conducting accessibility maturity assessments, advising leadership on accessibility governance frameworks, coordinating remediation initiatives, and ensuring that accessibility standards are embedded into enterprise workflows.
The ideal candidate should be:
- A strategic thinker capable of translating accessibility standards into actionable policies and operational processes
- A detail-oriented leader who can manage multiple priorities and deliverables simultaneously
- A collaborative stakeholder manager who can coordinate government leadership, technical teams, and remediation specialists
- A problem-solver capable of identifying accessibility risks and developing practical remediation strategies
The candidate should be comfortable operating in complex federal environments and possess strong communication skills to support executive briefings, training sessions, and strategic planning activities.
Position Day-to-Day Activities
The Program Manager / Accessibility Consulting Lead will:
- Lead program execution and oversee contract performance across all accessibility task areas
- Conduct enterprise accessibility maturity assessments and identify compliance gaps
- Develop accessibility governance frameworks aligned with Section 508 and WCAG requirements
- Provide written remediation recommendations and strategic advisory support to government leadership
- Coordinate cross-functional teams supporting accessibility remediation and validation efforts
- Deliver executive briefings and performance reports summarizing accessibility progress and compliance risks
- Oversee accessibility training initiatives and awareness programs
- Develop accessibility policies, workflows, and best practices to support enterprise implementation
- Track program performance metrics and support compliance reporting
- Ensure deliverables meet federal accessibility standards and quality requirements
Minimum / Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Human-Centered Design, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field
- 10+ years of professional experience in program management, accessibility consulting, or digital compliance initiatives
- 5+ years of experience implementing Section 508 or WCAG accessibility programs
- Demonstrated experience conducting accessibility maturity assessments or accessibility program evaluations
- Experience supporting federal government programs or large enterprise organizations
- Strong written communication skills for preparing executive reports and strategic recommendations
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and complex consulting engagements
Desired Skills / Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Information Systems, Public Administration, or related discipline
- IAAP accessibility certifications such as:
- CPACC – Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies
- CPWA – Certified Professional in Web Accessibility
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Experience supporting DoD, USACE, or other federal agencies
- Familiarity with accessibility testing and compliance tools such as:
- CommonLook
- Axe
- WAVE
- PAC
- Experience designing accessibility governance frameworks and compliance reporting processes
Suitability / Security Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust or equivalent federal suitability determination
- Must comply with federal cybersecurity and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling requirements
Job Features
| Job Category | Data Analysis and Analytics, Technology & Digital Solutions |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 6 to 8 years of experience in data science, machine learning, or fraud analytics Demonstrated experience developing and deploying predictive models in production environments| Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL | Strong problem-solving and analytical skills |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience with machine learning frameworks and tools (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) | Strong understanding of model lifecycle management, validation, and performance monitoring | Experience working with large, complex datasets and data integration techniques Knowledge of fraud detection methodologies and analytical techniques | Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting IRS or other federal financial or fraud-related programs| Familiarity with identity theft and tax fraud schemes | Experience with cloud-based analytics platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) | Knowledge of model governance, explainability, and compliance frameworks | Experience with real-time or near real-time analytics and decisioning systems | Familiarity with big data technologies such as Spark or Hadoop | Experience supporting Agile development environments Professional certifications such as: Certified Data Scientist (CDS), AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain IRS Public Trust (MBI) clearance | U.S. Citizenship required | Must pass background investigation and fingerprinting | Compliance with all IRS data security and privacy requirements |
