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Ascension LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Accessibility Validation & Reporting Specialist to support federal accessibility compliance initiatives focused on Section 508 and WCAG conformance validation. This role plays a critical quality assurance function in ensuring that remediated documents, digital assets, and web content meet accessibility standards required by federal regulations and withstand independent audits or legal scrutiny.
The ideal candidate will possess strong experience using assistive technologies such as JAWS and accessibility validation tools like CommonLook, and will have a demonstrated ability to independently verify accessibility compliance and generate defensible reporting documentation.
This role is essential to the success of the overall accessibility remediation effort because it provides the final validation checkpoint before content is delivered back to the client. The specialist ensures that remediated materials are fully accessible to users with disabilities and compliant with federal accessibility mandates.
Successful candidates will bring strong analytical thinking, careful attention to detail, and the ability to work in a structured validation workflow that requires documentation integrity, version tracking, and clear reporting.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Accessibility Validation & Reporting Specialist is responsible for validating accessibility remediation work products and generating compliance verification documentation to support Section 508 and WCAG conformance.
This role supports federal accessibility initiatives by ensuring that remediated digital assets such as PDF documents, Microsoft Office files, and other digital materials are fully compliant with accessibility standards and properly validated using both automated accessibility tools and assistive technology testing.
The position requires a candidate who is organized, methodical, and capable of documenting validation results clearly and defensibly. The specialist will help maintain audit-ready documentation, ensuring that validation artifacts and testing results can withstand scrutiny from compliance auditors, including those associated with DOJ accessibility enforcement.
The candidate should be comfortable operating in an environment that requires structured workflows including version control tracking, intake documentation, validation testing, and return reporting.
This role may operate as a standalone validation function or may be combined with the Senior Accessibility Remediation Specialist role depending on project workload.
The candidate will routinely use tools such as:
• JAWS Screen Reader
• CommonLook PDF Validator
• Adobe Acrobat Pro Accessibility Tools
• Microsoft Office Accessibility Checker
• WCAG evaluation tools and checklists
• Document version tracking systems
Day-to-Day Activities
• Perform accessibility validation testing using assistive technologies including JAWS screen reader
• Conduct document validation using CommonLook and Adobe Acrobat accessibility tools
• Verify WCAG and Section 508 compliance of remediated digital documents and files
• Document validation findings and generate compliance verification reports
• Prepare accessibility verification documentation that supports DOJ audit defensibility
• Maintain detailed version control tracking for validated documents
• Track document intake and validation return status across remediation workflows
• Coordinate with accessibility remediation specialists to resolve validation findings
• Provide guidance on accessibility compliance issues identified during validation testing
• Ensure documentation packages are complete and audit ready prior to submission to the client
• Support quality assurance processes for accessibility remediation deliverables
• Maintain organized records of validation artifacts and compliance documentation
Job Features
| Job Category | Technology & Digital Solutions |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Accessibility Studies, Human Computer Interaction, Digital Media, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience may be substituted. | Strong documentation and reporting skills | Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow structured quality assurance workflows | Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote work environment |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 3+ years of experience supporting accessibility testing or accessibility compliance validation | Demonstrated experience testing digital content for Section 508 and WCAG compliance |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Hands-on experience using assistive technologies, including: JAWS screen reader, Screen reader testing workflows | Experience using accessibility validation tools such as: CommonLook, Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Checker, Microsoft Office Accessibility Checker | Experience validating accessible PDF and Office documents | Familiarity with WCAG 2.0 or WCAG 2.1 guidelines |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) | Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification | Experience supporting federal accessibility compliance programs | Familiarity with DOJ accessibility enforcement and audit preparation | Experience validating accessibility for: Large document repositories, High-volume remediation projects, Government web platforms | Familiarity with additional accessibility testing tools such as: WAVE, Axe, NVDA screen reader | Experience supporting accessibility remediation lifecycle workflows | Familiarity with accessibility issue tracking systems or project management platforms | Strong communication skills when documenting accessibility findings and recommended fixes |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to pass a Federal Background Investigation (Public Trust or equivalent suitability review) if required by the client | Must be legally authorized to work in the United States |
Ascension LLC is seeking an experienced Program Manager / Accessibility Lead to serve as the single accountable technical authority responsible for overseeing accessibility compliance, accessibility assessments, remediation guidance, and training support for a government client. This role combines contract management, strategic advisory services, accessibility testing leadership, and quality assurance oversight to ensure digital content and documentation meet federal accessibility standards.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in WCAG 2.1 AA remediation, document accessibility, and accessibility testing frameworks, along with the ability to guide teams and stakeholders in implementing sustainable accessibility practices across organizational workflows.
This position is critical to the overall success of the engagement because the Program Manager / Accessibility Lead will serve as the primary customer interface, ensuring accessibility assessments, compliance reviews, training, and remediation guidance are delivered effectively and aligned with Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA, and ADA standards.
The selected professional will operate at both strategic and operational levels, advising leadership on accessibility best practices while also directing the technical assessment and remediation process for digital content.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Program Manager / Accessibility Lead provides leadership, coordination, and technical oversight for accessibility compliance activities supporting federal accessibility requirements.
This individual will oversee accessibility assessments, lead the development of written findings and remediation recommendations, coordinate accessibility testing processes, and provide guidance on improving accessibility within business workflows and document production practices.
The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented and strategic professional capable of managing multiple priorities while serving as the client’s trusted advisor on accessibility compliance. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to translate technical accessibility standards into actionable recommendations, and the ability to collaborate effectively with program stakeholders, content creators, and technical teams.
The candidate must be self-driven and highly organized, able to operate effectively in an environment where priorities may evolve as accessibility assessments and remediation needs are identified. This role requires someone who can anticipate compliance risks, develop practical solutions, and guide stakeholders through implementation.
The Program Manager / Accessibility Lead will utilize accessibility tools and methodologies including CommonLook, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Word accessibility tools, WCAG testing methodologies, and DOJ audit validation frameworks to evaluate content and ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
Position Day-to-Day Activities
The Program Manager / Accessibility Lead will perform the following activities in support of the client:
- Lead accessibility assessment efforts for digital documents, websites, and electronic communications to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 standards.
- Serve as the primary contract and customer interface responsible for coordinating project activities, reporting status, and managing deliverables.
- Conduct accessibility testing and validation using industry-standard tools such as CommonLook, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft Office accessibility checkers.
- Develop detailed accessibility assessment reports outlining findings, remediation recommendations, and compliance gaps.
- Provide strategic advisory support on accessibility best practices, accessibility governance, and compliance strategies.
- Evaluate internal workflows and document production processes to identify opportunities to improve accessibility compliance.
- Oversee quality assurance processes to ensure accessibility testing results and remediation guidance meet federal compliance expectations.
- Deliver accessibility training sessions for staff responsible for developing and maintaining digital content.
- Collaborate with program stakeholders, technical teams, and content creators to implement accessibility remediation strategies.
- Ensure adherence to accessibility compliance standards including WCAG, Section 508, PDF/UA, and ADA guidelines.
- Monitor service level agreements (SLAs) and project timelines to ensure timely delivery of accessibility assessments and reports.
- Provide ongoing support and recommendations to strengthen accessibility maturity within the organization.
Job Features
| Job Category | Agile Development, Technology & Digital Solutions |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accessibility Studies, Digital Communications, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience) | Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills | Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment. |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 3 years of direct experience performing WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility remediation and accessibility testing | Demonstrated expertise in document accessibility evaluation and remediation. | Experience validating accessibility compliance against Department of Justice (DOJ) accessibility audit standards | Experience leading accessibility assessments and producing written accessibility findings reports | Demonstrated ability to communicate technical accessibility concepts to non-technical stakeholders. |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Hands-on experience using accessibility tools including CommonLook, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Word accessibility tools | Strong understanding of accessibility standards and frameworks including: WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, PDF/UA, ADA accessibility requirements |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | IAAP certifications such as: Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) | Experience supporting accessibility compliance initiatives within federal government environments. | Experience supporting accessibility compliance within large enterprise content management systems. | Familiarity with automated accessibility testing tools such as: Axe, WAVE,Siteimprove Experience developing accessibility governance frameworks or accessibility maturity models. | Experience delivering accessibility training to large organizations. | Knowledge of Agile project delivery environments. |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust or Agency Suitability clearance if required by the client. | Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. |
Ascension LLC is seeking a Technical Writer and Training & Exercise Facilitator to support a government client’s IT policy assessment, documentation standardization, compliance documentation, and training implementation effort.
This role is critical to ensuring that policies are clearly written, standardized, compliant with regulatory frameworks, and effectively adopted across the enterprise. The selected consultant will transform technical and governance requirements into structured documentation packages, executive-ready summaries, and practical training and tabletop exercise materials that enable staff understanding and operational readiness.
The ideal candidate is a structured thinker and strong communicator who understands how policy, compliance, and operational execution intersect. This individual must be comfortable working in regulated environments and capable of translating complex IT governance requirements into accessible, actionable documentation and training content.
This role is essential to ensuring that policies are not only written but understood, tested, and institutionalized.
Position Summary
The Technical Writer / Training & Exercise Facilitator supports documentation quality, compliance alignment, executive communication, and enterprise training delivery. This consultant will:
- Format and standardize all policy documentation
- Develop compliance documentation packages aligned with regulatory frameworks
- Prepare executive summaries for leadership review
- Develop training materials and facilitator guides
- Develop tabletop exercise materials and recurring testing plans
- Deliver citywide or agency-wide staff training sessions
The ideal candidate is:
- Detail-oriented and process-driven
- Skilled at organizing complex regulatory information
- Comfortable facilitating executive and staff-level discussions
- Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
- Experienced in developing structured documentation packages
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
The consultant must be capable of anticipating adoption risks, aligning documentation with operational realities, and ensuring professional deliverables suitable for executive and audit review.
Day-to-Day / Ongoing Responsibilities
- Format and standardize IT policy documents to ensure structural consistency and compliance alignment
- Develop comprehensive compliance documentation packages including crosswalks, references, and appendices
- Prepare executive summaries highlighting key policy changes, risk areas, and adoption requirements
- Draft and revise policies in collaboration with technical SMEs and leadership
- Develop training slide decks, facilitator guides, and participant materials
- Design tabletop exercise scenarios aligned with policy requirements and operational risks
- Facilitate tabletop exercises and document lessons learned
- Deliver staff training sessions in virtual and in-person settings
- Develop recurring testing and policy validation plans
- Incorporate feedback from stakeholders and update materials accordingly
- Ensure all documentation meets professional presentation standards and accessibility requirements
Job Features
| Job Category | Project Management |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Administration, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field | Strong written and verbal communication skills | Ability to manage multiple deliverables within defined timelines |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 7+ years of experience in technical writing, policy development, or compliance documentation within government or regulated environments | Demonstrated experience standardizing and formatting enterprise-level policy documentation |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience developing training materials and facilitating workshops or exercises | Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Teams | Experience creating executive-ready briefing materials |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting IT governance, cybersecurity, or CJIS/NIST-aligned environments | Certified Technical Writer (CTW), PMP, CISM, or related certification | Experience developing compliance crosswalks and audit-ready documentation | Familiarity with tabletop exercise facilitation methodologies | Experience supporting municipal or federal government agencies | Knowledge of accessibility standards such as Section 508 |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust or equivalent background clearance, if required by client | Must be eligible to work on U.S. Government contracts |
Ascension LLC is seeking a highly analytical and operationally focused Risk & Incident Response Analyst to support a comprehensive IT Policy Assessment and Incident Response modernization effort.
This role is critical to ensuring that cybersecurity policies are not merely theoretical, but operationally executable and aligned to real-world incident handling requirements. The selected candidate will be responsible for strengthening the client’s vulnerability management lifecycle and formalizing Incident Response Plan (IRP) procedures across detection, analysis, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident activities.
The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated experience in vulnerability classification, risk prioritization frameworks, incident response lifecycle development, and security operations coordination within regulated or public-sector environments.
This is an ideal opportunity for a cybersecurity professional who:
- Has deep knowledge of NIST-based incident response practices
- Understands how to translate policy into operational workflows
- Is comfortable identifying control gaps and recommending practical mitigation strategies
- Thrives in structured but evolving environments
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Risk & Incident Response Analyst will lead the development and operationalization of vulnerability management standards and formal incident response procedures.
The candidate will evaluate current-state cybersecurity controls, identify control gaps, assess preparedness levels, and design structured processes to improve detection, response, reporting, and recovery capabilities.
This role requires someone who is:
- Detail-oriented and methodical
- Skilled at translating regulatory standards into actionable processes
- Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
- Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality documentation
- Comfortable facilitating tabletop exercises and stakeholder sessions
The analyst will use structured risk methodologies aligned to frameworks such as:
- NIST SP 800-61 (Computer Security Incident Handling Guide)
- NIST SP 800-53
- CIS Controls
- Industry-standard vulnerability management lifecycle practices
This role ensures the organization has defensible, auditable, and operationally viable incident response and vulnerability management processes.
Day-to-Day / Core Responsibilities
The Risk & Incident Response Analyst will:
- Develop and document vulnerability classification and prioritization methodology
- Establish risk scoring models and remediation timelines based on severity and impact
- Define standardized reporting mechanisms for vulnerability tracking and incident notification
- Design mitigation and remediation workflow procedures
- Develop formal Incident Response Plan (IRP) documentation covering:
- Detection
- Analysis
- Containment
- Eradication
- Recovery
- Post-incident lessons learned
- Identify and document existing cybersecurity control gaps
- Conduct preparedness assessments against industry frameworks
- Develop mitigation recommendations aligned with risk tolerance
- Facilitate or support tabletop exercises to validate response readiness
- Draft executive-level summaries and technical documentation
- Coordinate with IT, security, and leadership stakeholders to ensure policy adoption
- Develop operational playbooks and workflow diagrams
- Support continuous improvement updates to IRP documentation
Job Features
| Job Category | Cybersecurity |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, IT, or related field | Professional Certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEHA, GIAC, GCIH, GCIA, Security+) |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 5–7 years of experience in: Vulnerability management, Incident response, Security operations, Risk assessment | Demonstrated experience developing Incident Response Plans | Strong documentation and technical writing skills |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Strong understanding of NIST SP 800-61 and NIST SP 800-53 | Experience conducting control gap analyses | Experience facilitating tabletop exercises | Knowledge of vulnerability scoring methodologies (CVSS, risk-based prioritization) | Ability to translate policy requirements into operational workflows |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting federal, state, or CJIS-aligned environments | Experience conducting IR maturity assessments | Knowledge of SIEM and SOC operational environments | Experience developing POA&M documentation | Familiarity with IL4/IL5 or high-assurance environments | Experience supporting Public Trust or Secret-cleared environments |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Medium Risk) clearance at minimum | U.S. Citizenship required | Background investigation required |
Ascension LLC is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Policy & Compliance Specialist to serve as the primary technical and policy author supporting a public-sector cybersecurity governance and compliance initiative.
This independent contractor will lead the assessment, drafting, and refinement of enterprise cybersecurity policies and supporting documentation. The role is critical to ensuring that the client’s security posture aligns with regulatory requirements, risk management frameworks, and industry best practices.
We are looking for a senior-level cybersecurity governance professional who understands how to translate security controls into structured, implementable policies that drive accountability and operational compliance.
This role is best suited for a highly disciplined, self-directed professional who can deliver high-quality work products with minimal supervision and operate effectively in a documentation-driven compliance environment.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Cybersecurity Policy & Compliance Specialist will:
- Assess existing IT and cybersecurity policies
- Conduct regulatory and framework mapping
- Identify compliance gaps
- Develop structured cybersecurity governance documentation
- Produce vulnerability management and incident response documentation aligned to industry standards
This contractor will serve as the core drafting authority for the engagement and will ensure that all policies are actionable, measurable, and audit-ready.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be detail-oriented and organized
- Demonstrate strong analytical and policy-writing skills
- Anticipate regulatory gaps and operational risks
- Work independently while engaging stakeholders effectively
- Deliver structured documentation aligned to recognized frameworks
Key Responsibilities and Activities
The selected contractor will:
- Assess current cybersecurity policies against applicable regulatory and compliance standards
- Conduct policy and control gap analyses
- Develop or refine:
- Information Security Policy
- Acceptable Use Policy
- Access Control Policy
- Asset Classification Policy
- Data Governance Policy
- Security Awareness Policy
- Vendor Management Policy
- Develop a Vulnerability Management Policy including:
- Vulnerability classification structure
- Reporting and escalation processes
- Risk prioritization methodology
- Risk tolerance matrix
- Develop a comprehensive Incident Response Plan including:
- Incident classification model
- Reporting channels
- Escalation pathways
- Communication procedures
- Forensic handling considerations
- External reporting requirements
- Map policies to recognized frameworks such as:
- NIST SP 800-53
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- CJIS Security Policy, if applicable
- Facilitate stakeholder interviews and policy working sessions
- Incorporate legal, IT, and executive leadership input
- Prepare policy crosswalk documentation
- Support audit-readiness documentation preparation
- Maintain document version control and governance logs
Job Features
| Job Category | Cybersecurity |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Systems, or related field | Required Certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, Security+) |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 5–10 years of experience in cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance | Demonstrated experience drafting cybersecurity policies for public-sector or regulated environments | Strong technical writing and documentation skills |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF, Incident Response frameworks, Vulnerability Management lifecycle, Risk assessment methodologies. | Proven experience conducting policy gap analyses | Experience supporting audit or compliance assessments | Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting state or local government entities | Experience in CJIS-aligned environments | Experience supporting ATO readiness activities | Knowledge of ISO 27001 governance structures | Experience in hybrid or cloud-based environments |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance, if required | Background investigation may be required | Must be authorized to work in the United States |
Ascension LLC is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager / Senior IT Governance Lead to serve as the principal engagement lead for a municipal IT Policy Assessment and Governance Modernization initiative.
This independent contractor will lead the full lifecycle execution of the engagement, including IT policy assessment, NIST CSF 1.0 alignment, governance integration, legal coordination, executive reporting, and tabletop exercise facilitation. This is a senior-level role requiring strategic leadership, structured execution, and strong municipal or public-sector governance experience.
The ideal candidate is a self-directed professional who can operate independently, manage complex stakeholder environments, and deliver high-quality governance documentation with minimal supervision. This role is central to the success of the engagement and requires demonstrated expertise in IT governance frameworks, cybersecurity risk management, and public-sector policy environments.
Position Summary
The Project Manager / Senior IT Governance Lead will oversee the assessment, modernization, and formalization of IT governance and cybersecurity policy frameworks for a City client. The contractor will be responsible for evaluating existing policies, identifying gaps, aligning documentation with NIST CSF 1.0, coordinating legal review, and integrating finalized policies into the City’s governance structure.
The selected contractor must be:
- Highly organized and execution-oriented
- Detail-driven with strong documentation discipline
- Comfortable advising executive leadership
- Capable of translating cybersecurity risk into governance-level recommendations
- Skilled at anticipating policy conflicts and regulatory misalignments
- Effective in managing timelines, risks, and cross-functional coordination
This role requires independent judgment, structured facilitation skills, and the ability to lead ambiguity toward defined outcomes.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead overall engagement planning, execution, and delivery
- Establish project objectives, scope boundaries, milestones, and success metrics
- Develop and manage an integrated project schedule and risk register
- Conduct comprehensive IT policy inventory and gap assessment
- Map current policies against NIST CSF 1.0 categories and functions
- Identify governance deficiencies, redundancies, and compliance gaps
- Draft revised and new IT governance and cybersecurity policies
- Coordinate legal review and policy adoption cycles
- Facilitate stakeholder workshops and executive working sessions
- Develop governance integration plans for embedding policy within City structure
- Create implementation roadmaps and policy tracking mechanisms
- Design and facilitate cybersecurity tabletop exercises aligned to risk scenarios
- Prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and documentation
- Ensure version control and quality assurance of all deliverables
Job Features
| Job Category | Cybersecurity, IT |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Public Administration, or related field | Strong executive communication and facilitation skills | Professional Certifications (PMP, CISSP, CISM, CGEIT, ITIL) |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 10 years of experience in IT governance, cybersecurity policy, or enterprise risk management | Demonstrated experience aligning organizations to NIST CSF 1.0 (or NIST 800-53) |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience conducting IT policy assessments within public-sector or municipal environments | Experience coordinating legal or compliance review processes | Proven experience drafting formal IT and cybersecurity policy documentation | Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint) |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting municipal government or public safety environments | Familiarity with CJIS-related policy controls| Experience facilitating cybersecurity tabletop exercises| Knowledge of IT governance performance metrics and KPIs | Experience integrating governance frameworks into operational structures | Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Public Policy, or IT Management |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to pass a background investigation | Public Trust eligibility (minimum) | CJIS eligibility preferred if required by the City |
Ascension LLC is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB/EDWOSB) and SBA-certified Small Disadvantaged Business providing strategic advisory, program management, data analytics, and acquisition lifecycle support to federal agencies including DHS, DOE, FEMA, and DOJ. We are ISO 9001:2015 certified and operate under GSA MAS Contract #47QRAA22D001E.
We are seeking five (5) Personnel Security Specialists to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Office of Security Policy and Management (SPM), at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC.
Position Overview
The Personnel Security Specialist provides adjudicative and personnel security support services in accordance with USCG security policy and federal suitability standards.
This role supports the review and adjudication of background investigations (Tier 1–5), application of 5 CFR 731 suitability criteria, preparation of written adjudicative recommendations, and contribution to policy development and security program improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Adjudication & Suitability Review
- Conduct pre-screening and review of background investigations (Tiers 1–5)
- Review SF-85, SF-85P, SF-86, OF-306, fingerprint results, and FBI Criminal History
- Analyze applicant correspondence, court dispositions, and credit reports
- Apply 5 CFR 731 suitability criteria
- Identify and evaluate adverse information impacting conduct and character
- Package adjudicative cases requiring management eligibility determinations
- Prepare comprehensive written reports recommending granting, denying, or revoking suitability eligibility.
Automated Systems & Tools
- Utilize e-QIP for investigative processing
- Use DCSA/OPM CVS and PIPS to validate investigation needs and reciprocity
- Apply experience with DHS Integrated Security Management System (ISMS) or similar systems (desirable)
- Develop written products using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Policy & Program Support
- Analyze new and existing DHS, DoD, and Executive Order guidance impacting personnel security.
- Contribute to development and updates of security policies, instructions, and memoranda
- Support development of PERSEC materials including briefing slides and process guides
- Participate in compliance reviews and staff assistance visits as needed
Reporting & Communication
- Provide monthly status reports to the COR.
- Respond to communications within 48 hours in accordance with performance standards.
- Coordinate with HR, security offices, and stakeholders professionally
- Maintain case tracking logs and documentation
Job Features
| Job Category | Legal and Compliance, Security & Law Enforcement Support |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | U.S. Citizenship required | Bachelor’s degree in a security-related discipline OR minimum five (5) years of qualifying adjudication experience |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Completion of OPM Essentials of Suitability Adjudication Program and/or Basic Adjudication training | Recent (within the last two years) experience reviewing Tier 1–5 investigations |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience applying 5 CFR 731 suitability criteria | Experience using e-QIP and DCSA CVS/PIPS | Demonstrated adjudicative case writing capability | Strong analytical and critical thinking skills | Intermediate or higher proficiency in Microsoft Office |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | DHS or DoD personnel security experience | Experience with ISMS | Supervisory review experience of adjudication packages | Experience drafting security policy memoranda | Experience supporting inspections or compliance reviews. |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Contractor must maintain Facility Clearance (Secret minimum) | Personnel must maintain Secret eligibility for the duration of the contract | Must be eligible for CAC issuance through MP ICAM sponsorship | May be required to open/close classified workspaces after training | Must complete DHS Form 11000-6 Non-Disclosure Agreement |
Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Consultant Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Transfusion Medicine and Clinical Laboratory Science to support the Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD) within the Defense Health Agency.
This role is critical to ensuring the clinical, operational, and analytical integrity of the DoD’s blood program. The Consultant SME (Senior) provides expert-level transfusion medicine insight to support blood product compatibility analysis, comparability assessments across domestic and international sources, donor screening procedures, and global blood supply chain evaluation.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned Clinical Laboratory Scientist with strong analytical depth in transfusion medicine and the ability to translate complex clinical data into actionable insights for senior military and civilian stakeholders.
This role directly supports readiness, medical contingency operations, and life-saving blood supply assurance across the Armed Services.
Position Summary
The Senior Consultant SME serves as the clinical and transfusion medicine authority in direct support of the Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency (DHA), Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD).
The Armed Services Blood Program Division is responsible for ensuring a safe, adequate, and globally integrated blood supply in support of military medical readiness and contingency operations. This role provides subject matter expertise to ASBPD leadership and stakeholders in the areas of transfusion medicine, blood product compatibility, and international blood supply chain evaluation.
The Consultant SME (Senior) performs expert-level analysis and advisory support related to:
• Blood typing and crossmatching validation
• Blood product compatibility testing and reporting
• Comparative analysis of United States and foreign transfusion practices
• Assessment of international blood collection, processing, storage, and distribution systems
• Donor screening procedures and regulatory considerations
This position requires close coordination with DHA civilian leadership, military medical stakeholders, and program management personnel supporting ASBPD initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a Clinical Laboratory Scientist with strong transfusion medicine expertise who can translate complex clinical and laboratory findings into defensible analytical reports and executive-level briefings for DHA decision makers.
This role directly supports mission readiness by ensuring clinical integrity, comparability of blood products, and risk-informed decision support for the Armed Services Blood Program Division.
Day-to-Day / Recurring Responsibilities
• Analyze blood typing and crossmatching data for compatibility validation
• Assess differences between U.S. and foreign transfusion medicine practices
• Evaluate international blood collection, processing, storage, and distribution capabilities
• Develop blood product comparability reports for senior leadership review
• Review donor screening protocols for regulatory and operational alignment
• Provide written and verbal briefings to DHA/ASBPD stakeholders
• Coordinate with clinical, operational, and program management teams
• Identify compatibility risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Support preparation of executive-level briefing materials
• Document findings in accordance with DHA records management requirements
• Participate in meetings with DoD military and civilian stakeholders
• Contribute to business transformation and performance improvement initiatives
Job Features
| Job Category | Health & Clinical Program Support, Project Management |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology, Medical Technology, Chemistry, Hematology, or related scientific field | Certifications (Preferred but Strongly Valued): ASCP Certification (MLS/CLS), AABB membership or transfusion-related credentials |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum three (3) years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist | Minimum three (3) years of experience in a clinical laboratory scientist role working with DoD military and/or civilian customers |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Strong expertise in transfusion medicine | Demonstrated experience in blood typing and crossmatching | Blood product compatibility testing knowledge | Understanding of differences between U.S. and international transfusion practices | Ability to assess foreign blood supply chains | Strong analytical and reporting skills | Excellent written and verbal communication skills | Ability to build relationships and manage stakeholder expectations |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting Defense Health Agency or military medical commands | Experience evaluating international medical logistics systems | Experience supporting FDA, AABB, or regulatory compliance reviews | Advanced degree in Hematology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field | Experience briefing senior DoD leadership | Experience contributing to process improvement initiatives |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Public Trust or equivalent suitability | Must be eligible to work on DoD contracts |
Ascension LLC is seeking a mission-driven Senior Business Analyst to support the Armed Services Blood Program Division within the Defense Health Agency.
This role is critical to advancing data-informed decision-making across the military blood program enterprise. The selected professional will analyze operational, financial, and performance data to support strategic planning, blood supply comparability assessments, program performance reporting, and business transformation initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a disciplined, analytical thinker who thrives in structured federal environments and understands how to translate complex datasets into executive-level insights that influence operational decisions. This role is well-suited for professionals with DoD experience who bring strong business acumen, analytical depth, and the ability to manage stakeholder expectations in high-visibility settings.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Senior Business Analyst provides direct analytical and business management support to the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD) in Falls Church, Virginia. The ASBPD is responsible for ensuring a safe, sufficient, and globally responsive blood supply in support of military medical operations.
In support of the ASBPD Program Office, the Senior Business Analyst analyzes operational, performance, financial, and blood program data to inform leadership decision-making, improve donor outreach effectiveness, support blood product comparability assessments, and advance enterprise business transformation initiatives.
This role directly supports ASBPD leadership by:
• Interpreting complex operational and supply chain data related to military blood operations
• Identifying trends, risks, and performance gaps affecting blood readiness
• Supporting analysis of blood product comparability and alternative sourcing assessments
• Assisting with return on investment calculations for process improvement initiatives
• Preparing executive-level briefings and analytical reports for DHA stakeholders
• Supporting continuous improvement and strategic planning efforts within the ASBPD
The ideal candidate understands how to operate within a structured DoD healthcare environment and can translate complex quantitative findings into actionable recommendations for senior military and civilian leadership.
This position requires strong proficiency in business intelligence platforms, financial analysis techniques, process modeling tools, and dashboard development applications to enable the ASBPD Program Office to fulfill its mission of maintaining operational blood readiness across the Armed Services.
Day-to-Day / Core Responsibilities
The Senior Business Analyst will:
• Analyze operational and performance datasets to identify trends and patterns
• Develop executive-level briefings, reports, and data visualizations
• Conduct variance analysis and root cause assessments
• Support blood product comparability analysis activities
• Develop ROI models to evaluate program improvement initiatives
• Document current and future state business processes
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings to gather requirements
• Coordinate with military and civilian personnel across functional areas
• Develop dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
• Ensure compliance with DHA data governance and reporting standards
• Maintain documentation aligned with federal records management policies
Job Features
| Job Category | Business and Management, Project Management |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in a general business discipline | Detail-oriented and structured | Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously | Skilled at building trust with senior-level stakeholders | Capable of presenting findings clearly and concisely |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum three (3) years of experience as a Business Analyst (Senior) | Minimum three (3) years supporting DoD military and/or civilian customers |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Proficiency in data analysis tools and business intelligence platforms | Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Excel advanced analytics, or similar | Experience with process modeling tools such as Visio or Lucidchart | Strong written and verbal communication skills | Experience conducting root cause analysis and performance reporting |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting DHA or military medical programs | Familiarity with blood program logistics or healthcare operations | PMP, PMI-ACP, CBAP, or Lean Six Sigma certification | Experience performing ROI calculations or financial modeling | Knowledge of NARA or DoD records management requirements |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Must be eligible for a DoD Public Trust | Ability to pass background investigation | U.S. Citizenship required |
Ascension LLC is seeking a mission-driven Program Manager to lead business management and strategic coordination efforts supporting the Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD) within the Defense Health Agency.
This role is critical to ensuring the successful execution of strategic communications, blood program analytics, business transformation initiatives, and executive-level program reporting that directly supports military medical readiness.
The ideal candidate is an experienced federal program leader who understands how to navigate DoD environments, manage interrelated technical tasks, and engage senior military and civilian stakeholders. This individual thrives in structured yet evolving environments and can translate strategic objectives into measurable operational outcomes.
This role is suited for professionals with strong DoD familiarity, strategic planning capability, and demonstrated experience organizing complex deliverables across multi-disciplinary teams.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Program Manager provides leadership and oversight for all contract activities in direct support of the Defense Health Agency, Armed Services Blood Program Division (ASBPD) located at DHA Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia.
The Armed Services Blood Program Division is responsible for ensuring the availability, safety, and strategic management of blood products in support of military medical readiness. This position supports ASBPD’s business management functions, including strategic communications, operational data analysis, program performance monitoring, records management, stakeholder coordination, and business transformation initiatives.
The Program Manager serves as Ascension’s primary interface with ASBPD leadership and senior DHA stakeholders. The role ensures that all technical deliverables, reporting products, strategic planning efforts, and performance improvement initiatives are aligned with ASBPD mission objectives and DHA governance requirements.
This position requires an experienced leader who understands the operational environment of the Defense Health Agency and can coordinate complex, interrelated project tasks involving communications, analytics, process improvement, and executive reporting. The Program Manager guides the development of mission-aligned operational plans, establishes measurable outcomes, supports capital planning prioritization, and ensures that ASBPD initiatives advance strategic military health readiness objectives.
The ideal candidate brings prior experience supporting DoD military or civilian customers and demonstrates the ability to engage senior-level leadership, manage contractor personnel, review technical deliverables, and ensure consistent execution of program requirements in a regulated federal environment.
Day-to-Day / Recurring Responsibilities
• Lead and manage all contract activities in alignment with the PWS
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and milestone trackers
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings with DHA leadership and stakeholders
• Review and approve technical deliverables prior to submission
• Provide strategic guidance on operational planning and measurable outcomes
• Develop executive-level briefings and reports
• Align performance metrics to DHA strategic goals
• Oversee task execution and ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Manage communication across government and contractor personnel
• Monitor risk and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure documentation is compliant with DHA records management requirements
• Support capital outlay planning prioritization discussions
Job Features
| Job Category | Project Management |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field | PMP, DAWIA or FAC-COR familiarity, ITIL or Agile certifications |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum three (3) years of program management experience supporting DoD military and/or civilian customers | Demonstrated ability to manage complex, interrelated project tasks | Strong executive-level communication skills |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience facilitating cross-functional stakeholder coordination | Experience developing mission statements and operational plans | Ability to define measurable outcomes aligned to strategic goals | Strong organizational and planning capabilities | Experience reviewing and approving technical deliverables |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting Defense Health Agency or military medical programs | Experience with blood program logistics, clinical programs, or healthcare operations | Experience developing ROI methodologies and performance dashboards | Familiarity with NARA records management compliance| Experience supporting firm-fixed-price federal contracts | Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and PowerPoint | Experience briefing Flag-level or SES-level leadership |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Public Trust or equivalent clearance | U.S. Citizenship required | No current facility clearance required |
Ascension LLC is seeking a technically strong, security-minded DevOps Support Engineer to support the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) Corporate Website Re-Design initiative.
This role is critical to ensuring that WSSC’s new public-facing website is:
- Secure and resilient
- Performance-optimized
- Environmentally stable across development, staging, and production
- Compliant with public-sector security expectations
- Scalable and maintainable post-launch
WSSC Water’s website is a high-visibility, mission-critical platform serving more than 1.9 million customers across Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties DUE 2026.02.04_RFP89585_SUBK_WS…. The DevOps Support Engineer will ensure the CMS platform, hosting infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and security controls support uninterrupted service delivery.
The ideal candidate is:
- A disciplined infrastructure and release management professional
- Experienced in CMS-driven environments (WordPress, Drupal, or similar)
- Comfortable working in regulated or public-sector environments
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation and change control discipline
- Skilled at balancing security, performance, and operational continuity
This role is well-suited for professionals who thrive in structured delivery environments and understand the operational risks of public-facing government websites.
Position Summary
The DevOps Support Engineer will directly support the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) in the execution of Solicitation No. 89585 – Corporate Website Re-Design. This role is dedicated to ensuring that WSSC Water’s public-facing corporate website is deployed, maintained, and operated within a secure, stable, and performance-optimized infrastructure environment.
In support of WSSC Water’s Corporate Website Re-Design initiative, the DevOps Support Engineer will be responsible for establishing and maintaining properly segregated development, staging, and production environments; implementing structured CI/CD deployment pipelines; enforcing configuration governance; and ensuring compliance with security, accessibility, and operational requirements appropriate for a public utility serving more than 1.9 million customers.
The DevOps Support Engineer will work in coordination with the WSSC Water project stakeholders, Ascension’s Project Manager, Lead Developer, and Security personnel to ensure that the website infrastructure supports reliable public access, rapid emergency communications, controlled release cycles, and long-term maintainability. This role is essential to minimizing operational risk during launch and sustaining performance and security throughout the lifecycle of the WSSC Water corporate website.
Key Responsibilities and Day-to-Day Activities
- Configure and manage development, staging, and production environments
- Implement CI/CD pipelines to support structured code deployment
- Establish and maintain secure hosting configurations (cloud or managed hosting platforms)
- Configure SSL certificates, firewalls, CDN, and caching layers
- Implement automated backups and disaster recovery processes
- Monitor uptime, performance, and system health using approved monitoring tools
- Optimize performance through caching, image compression, and resource management
- Support CMS updates, patching, and plugin/module lifecycle management
- Perform vulnerability scanning and remediate identified risks
- Coordinate release schedules with development and project management teams
- Document deployment procedures, rollback plans, and configuration baselines
- Support incident response during production issues
- Ensure compliance with security best practices and public-sector standards
- Maintain version control governance using Git-based repositories
- Conduct pre-release validation and post-release verification
Job Features
| Job Category | Technology & Digital Solutions |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field | Relevant certifications (AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Azure Administrator, Security+, etc.) |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 5+ years of DevOps or Infrastructure Engineering experience | Strong understanding of website security best practices | Experience with performance monitoring and logging tools | Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery planning | Experience using Git-based version control | Strong documentation and change control discipline |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience supporting CMS-driven websites (WordPress, Drupal, or similar) | Experience with cloud hosting platforms (AWS, Azure, or comparable environments) | Experience configuring CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.) | Experience implementing SSL, CDN, firewall, and caching configurations |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting public-sector or municipal websites | Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 AA compliance support in infrastructure environments | Experience implementing Web Application Firewalls (WAF) | Familiarity with containerization (Docker) | Knowledge of SEO performance optimization strategies | Experience supporting high-traffic public information portals |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Must be eligible to work in the United States | Ability to pass background screening consistent with municipal client requirements | No clearance required; Public Trust–level suitability may be required |
Ascension LLC is seeking a highly experienced Accessibility Specialist to support the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) Corporate Website Re-Design initiative.
WSSC Water provides mission-critical public utility services to 1.9M+ customers across Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. Their corporate website serves as a high-visibility, public-facing digital platform used by residents, businesses, contractors, and employees for emergency alerts, service requests, billing, public notices, construction maps, and water quality information WSSC Water Homepage Mockup.
This role is essential to ensuring that the redesigned website meets and sustains:
- WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
- Section 508 standards
- ADA accessibility requirements
- Usability for aging populations and assistive technology users
- Accessibility validation during development, migration, and post-launch testing
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accessibility expert who combines technical rigor with practical user empathy. This individual understands how to embed accessibility into UX design, CMS configuration, front-end development, content migration, and QA—not as an afterthought, but as a foundational principle.
This role is critical to ensuring that WSSC’s emergency communications, public alerts, and essential services remain accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Accessibility Specialist supports the WSSC Water Corporate Website Re-Design by ensuring that accessibility compliance is built into:
- Design systems
- Page templates
- CMS components
- Content migration processes
- Interactive maps and dashboards
- Third-party integrations
- Testing and final acceptance validation
This role supports SOW J – Testing of Final Website and Tab 4.A.7.
The Accessibility Specialist is expected to:
- Anticipate accessibility risks early in the design and development lifecycle
- Conduct both automated and manual accessibility testing
- Provide remediation guidance to developers
- Validate accessible patterns in navigation, emergency alerts, interactive maps, and dashboards
- Ensure color contrast, semantic structure, keyboard operability, and ARIA implementation are compliant
- Produce formal accessibility validation documentation
This individual will help protect WSSC Water from legal exposure, improve customer trust, and ensure equitable digital access to essential public services.
Day-to-Day / Project-Based Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive WCAG 2.1 AA audits of templates and components
- Validate semantic HTML structure and ARIA roles
- Test keyboard-only navigation across all pages and workflows
- Perform screen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
- Review emergency alert banners for contrast and priority visibility
- Validate focus states and interactive elements
- Review CMS authoring environment for accessible content creation
- Test interactive construction maps and dashboards for compliance
- Perform automated scans using axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, and similar tools
- Provide remediation guidance to front-end and CMS developers
- Review PDFs and documents for accessibility compliance
- Participate in sprint reviews and UAT validation sessions
- Produce Accessibility Compliance Reports for milestone approvals
- Support final accessibility validation before go-live
- Assist in post-launch accessibility monitoring strategy
Job Features
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, UX, Computer Science, or related field | Experience validating responsive/mobile accessibility | Strong documentation and reporting skills | Preferred Certifications; IAAP CPACC, WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist), Trusted Tester Certification |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 5+ years of professional experience in web accessibility | Demonstrated experience applying WCAG 2.1 AA standards | Experience with Section 508 compliance validation |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Proficiency with accessibility testing tools (axe, WAVE, Lighthouse) | Experience performing manual accessibility testing | Hands-on screen reader testing experience (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver) | Knowledge of ARIA roles and semantic HTML | Experience working with CMS platforms (WordPress or Drupal preferred) |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting public-sector or utility websites | Experience validating accessibility for emergency communication systems | Familiarity with interactive GIS or map-based interface | Experience auditing third-party integrations | Experience supporting content migration accessibility validation | Experience training content authors on accessible publishing | Knowledge of DOJ accessibility enforcement trends |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Must be eligible to work on-site or hybrid in Laurel, MD | Ability to pass background screening if required | No clearance required |
Ascension LLC is seeking a meticulous, process-driven, and accessibility-aware Quality Assurance (QA) Support Specialist to support the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) Corporate Website Re-Design initiative.
This role is critical to ensuring that WSSC’s public-facing, mission-critical website functions reliably, securely, and accessibly for more than 1.9 million customers across Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. The QA Support Specialist will validate CMS functionality, content migration accuracy, accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA), performance benchmarks, integrations, and user experience consistency before production deployment.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytically rigorous, and comfortable working in structured public-sector environments where compliance, documentation, and traceability matter. This individual must bring experience testing CMS-driven websites (Drupal, WordPress, or similar), validating accessibility standards, documenting defects clearly, and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
This position is well-suited for professionals who:
- Understand the risks of launching public-sector digital platforms without thorough QA
- Appreciate the importance of accessibility and ADA compliance
- Thrive in environments that require precision, documentation, and accountability
- Can anticipate defects before they reach production
Summary of the Contractor Role
The QA Support Specialist supports end-to-end testing activities for WSSC’s corporate website redesign effort. This includes validating:
- CMS configuration and administrative usability
- Content migration completeness and formatting accuracy
- Accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA / Section 508)
- Cross-browser and cross-device responsiveness
- Search functionality
- Third-party integrations
- Security and performance benchmarks
- Scheduled publishing and metadata controls
The QA Support Specialist works under the direction of the Project Manager and in coordination with the CMS Developer, UX Designer, and Content Migration Specialist to ensure all deliverables meet contractual requirements prior to stakeholder approval and final launch.
This role directly supports SOW J – Testing of Final Website and related compliance-driven scope elements.
Day-to-Day / Expected Activities
The QA Support Specialist will:
- Develop comprehensive test plans aligned to SOW requirements
- Create detailed test cases covering CMS functionality, workflows, and permissions
- Execute functional testing across staging and development environments
- Validate content migration accuracy (formatting, links, images, metadata, taxonomy)
- Perform cross-browser and cross-device testing (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox, mobile/tablet)
- Conduct accessibility testing using automated and manual tools (axe, WAVE, NVDA, JAWS)
- Validate keyboard navigation, focus states, ARIA roles, and semantic structure
- Document defects with clear replication steps, severity classification, and screenshots
- Track issues in Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar ticketing systems
- Retest resolved defects and validate fixes
- Support formal User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sessions
- Verify sitemap generation and SEO configuration
- Validate page performance metrics (load times, Lighthouse scores)
- Confirm redirect logic and URL integrity
- Test scheduled publishing and content expiration workflows
- Participate in release readiness reviews and launch checklists
- Produce QA summary reports for stakeholder review
Job Features
| Job Category | IT, Technology & Digital Solutions |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Digital Media, or related field (or equivalent experience) | Demonstrated experience conducting accessibility testing aligned with WCAG 2.1 AA | Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate into executable test cases | Strong written documentation skills |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 5+ years of experience performing QA testing for CMS-based websites |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience testing WordPress, Drupal, or enterprise CMS platforms | Strong understanding of web standards (HTML, CSS, browser rendering behavior) | Experience with defect tracking tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Bugzilla, etc.) | Experience supporting structured UAT processes |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting public-sector or regulated utility environments | Familiarity with Section 508 compliance standards | Experience validating SEO configuration and sitemap logic | Experience testing role-based CMS permissions and administrative workflows | Experience validating performance optimization configurations | ISTQB Certification (preferred) | Experience testing large-scale content migration initiatives | Experience working within structured release management governance |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to pass background screening requirements associated with WSSC support | Public Trust eligibility preferred | Must be authorized to work in the United States |
Ascension LLC is seeking a highly skilled Front-End Developer to support the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) Corporate Website Re-Design initiative.
This is a mission-impact role supporting a high-visibility public utility website serving approximately 1.9 million customers. The redesigned platform must meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards, integrate interactive mapping tools, support emergency communications, and provide intuitive, mobile-first experiences for diverse audiences including residents, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
The ideal candidate is:
- A disciplined and standards-driven front-end engineer
- Experienced in public-facing, content-heavy CMS environments
- Fluent in accessibility best practices and responsive design
- Comfortable working within structured governance and approval environments
- Detail-oriented and committed to performance optimization
This role is critical to ensuring that WSSC’s public website is fast, accessible, intuitive, and sustainable over the long term.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Front-End Developer will be responsible for implementing responsive, accessible, and performance-optimized user interfaces aligned to approved UX/UI mockups and CMS architecture.
This role supports:
- Template development (Home, Secondary, Tertiary layouts)
- Accessibility implementation (WCAG 2.1 AA compliance)
- Interactive map integration and dashboard components
- Emergency alert display patterns
- CMS-integrated front-end theming
- Cross-browser/device compatibility
- UI performance optimization
The role requires both technical depth and public-sector delivery discipline.
Day-to-Day Activities
- Develop responsive front-end templates using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks
- Translate Figma/mockup designs into pixel-perfect, standards-compliant code
- Implement WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility features including keyboard navigation, focus states, ARIA labels, and semantic structure
- Optimize page performance including image compression, lazy loading, and code minification
- Integrate front-end components into CMS environment (WordPress or equivalent COTS platform)
- Implement accessible navigation systems including collapsible mobile menus and mega-navigation
- Support emergency alert banner implementation with high-visibility contrast compliance
- Test across modern browsers (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox) and mobile devices
- Collaborate with QA to remediate accessibility and usability findings
- Support staging-to-production deployment cycles
- Document front-end component standards for long-term maintainability
Job Features
| Job Category | Technology & Digital Solutions |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience) | Demonstrated experience developing public-facing websites |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 5+ years of professional front-end development experience | Experience with responsive/mobile-first design | Experience with Git version control |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Strong proficiency in; HTML5, CSS3 (including Flexbox/Grid, JavaScript (ES6+) | Experience with CMS theming (WordPress, Drupal, or similar COTS platform) | Experience implementing WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards | Familiarity with performance optimization tools (Lighthouse, PageSpeed Insights) | Ability to work within structured approval workflows |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting government, municipal, or public utility websites | Experience with interactive map integration (GIS or similar) | Experience implementing accessibility testing tools (Axe, WAVE, NVDA, JAWS) | Familiarity with SEO best practices | Experience working in Agile or hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments | Knowledge of Section 508 compliance | Experience collaborating with design systems and component libraries |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | No clearance required | Must be authorized to work in the United States | Ability to comply with client security policies and data handling procedures |
Ascension LLC is seeking a detail-oriented, technically proficient, and process-driven Content Migration Specialist to support a large-scale corporate website redesign initiative for a major public utility client.
This role is mission-critical to the success of the website relaunch. The selected candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, transforming, validating, and migrating hundreds of pages of structured and unstructured content from the legacy WSSC website into a modern Drupal-based CMS platform.
The ideal candidate understands that content migration is not copy-and-paste work. It requires:
- Strategic content inventory and audit
- Metadata normalization and tagging
- Accessibility remediation (WCAG 2.1 AA / Section 508)
- URL mapping and redirect planning
- Structured data alignment to new templates
- Coordination with UX, development, and content owners
- Rigorous QA and validation prior to go-live
This role is best suited for professionals who thrive in structured environments, are comfortable working with spreadsheets and CMS backends, and possess the discipline to manage high-volume content transitions without introducing errors.
Summary of the Contractor Role
The Content Migration Specialist will directly support WSSC Water under Solicitation No. 89585 for the Corporate Website Re-Design initiative. This effort supports WSSC Water’s public-facing digital modernization program and is aligned with the agency’s Communications and Customer Engagement functions responsible for delivering accurate, accessible, and timely information to more than 1.9 million customers across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
WSSC Water’s website serves as a mission-critical public service platform providing emergency water main alerts, construction updates, billing and service management tools, water quality reporting, public meeting information, and regulatory transparency resources. The migration of this content is not administrative in nature. It is operationally significant and directly impacts public trust, service continuity, and regulatory compliance.
The Content Migration Specialist will lead the structured transition of 300+ pages of legacy website content into WSSC Water’s new Drupal-based CMS environment. This includes conducting a full content inventory and audit, identifying redundant or outdated content, mapping legacy URLs to the new information architecture, applying structured taxonomy and metadata, ensuring WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 accessibility compliance, and supporting redirect planning to preserve SEO integrity.
The Specialist will work closely with WSSC Water’s project stakeholders, including Communications, Customer Service, Operations content owners, and the IT modernization team, to validate content accuracy and ensure that all migrated materials align with approved templates, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.
This role requires a disciplined professional who understands that content migration within a public utility environment must be:
- Accurate and auditable
- Accessibility compliant
- Operationally reliable
- Structured for long-term maintainability
- Aligned with public information and transparency standards
The Content Migration Specialist is expected to bring both technical CMS proficiency and structured content governance expertise to ensure that WSSC Water’s redesigned website launches with complete, accurate, accessible, and properly categorized information that supports customers during both routine service interactions and emergency conditions.
Day-to-Day / Ongoing Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed content audits of existing website pages
- Develop and maintain master content migration tracker (Excel or Smartsheet)
- Map legacy URLs to new site structure and navigation
- Identify ROT content and recommend archival or removal
- Normalize headings, formatting, and content hierarchy
- Apply structured metadata and taxonomy in Drupal CMS
- Coordinate with accessibility specialists to remediate non-compliant content
- Reformat tables, PDFs, and embedded media for accessibility
- Validate links, forms, and embedded components post-migration
- Support development of 301 redirect maps
- Test migrated pages across devices and browsers
- Perform structured QA prior to staging and production deployment
- Support stakeholder review cycles and incorporate feedback
- Maintain version control and documentation of migration decisions
- Assist with content freeze planning and cutover strategy
- Collaborate with SEO and analytics teams to ensure continuity
Job Features
| Job Category | Technology & Digital Solutions |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Information Management, Digital Media, IT, or related field | Experience conducting content audits and inventory documentation |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum 5+ years of experience in website content migration, CMS implementation, or digital platform transitions | Ability to manage high-volume tasks with strong attention to detail |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Experience with Drupal (preferred) or other enterprise CMS platforms | Experience with Drupal (preferred) or other enterprise CMS platforms | Familiarity with HTML fundamentals and structured content formatting |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Drupal content administration experience | Experience migrating public-sector or utility websites | Familiarity with SEO best practices and analytics continuity | Experience with digital asset management systems | Experience with accessibility remediation tools | Knowledge of metadata taxonomy design | Experience with bulk import/export tools or migration utilities | Certification in Digital Accessibility (IAAP or equivalent | Experience supporting government or regulated environments |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Must be eligible to work in the United States | Ability to pass background investigation as required by client | No clearance required; however, must adhere to client security protocols |