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

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

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

Position Summary

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

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

The ideal candidate is:

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

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

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

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