Ascension LLC is seeking a Business Operations Specialist to support mission-driven government programs by strengthening day-to-day operational execution, internal controls, and cross-functional coordination. This role is critical to ensuring that program operations, administrative processes, and reporting activities run efficiently, compliantly, and predictably in support of client objectives.

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives at the intersection of operations, coordination, and execution. This individual brings strong organizational discipline, sound judgment, and the ability to translate requirements into repeatable processes. The Business Operations Specialist plays a key role in supporting program managers, technical teams, and government stakeholders by keeping operational activities aligned, documented, and moving forward.

This position is well suited for candidates with experience supporting federal or public-sector programs, professional services environments, or complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives where accuracy, responsiveness, and accountability are essential.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Business Operations Specialist provides hands-on operational, administrative, and analytical support across one or more client engagements. The role focuses on coordinating workflows, maintaining program documentation, tracking deliverables, supporting financial and acquisition-related activities, and enabling consistent execution of contract requirements.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, highly organized professional who can work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. They are proactive, reliable, and skilled at anticipating needs before they become issues. This role requires comfort working with ambiguity, balancing multiple priorities, and interfacing with both internal leadership and external government stakeholders.

The Business Operations Specialist is expected to support and resolve operational challenges related to program coordination, reporting, compliance tracking, scheduling, and process improvement. Success in this role depends on strong communication skills, technical proficiency with common government and enterprise tools, and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Common tools and processes used in this role may include Microsoft 365 applications, SharePoint, Power Platform tools, task and issue tracking systems, contract and deliverable trackers, and standard operating procedures.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

• Coordinate day-to-day operational activities in support of program and project execution
• Track contract deliverables, milestones, action items, and deadlines to ensure on-time performance
• Maintain program documentation, trackers, and repositories in accordance with contract requirements
• Support program managers with scheduling, meeting coordination, agendas, notes, and follow-up actions
• Monitor operational workflows and identify gaps, risks, or inefficiencies
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, summaries, and briefing materials for internal and client use
• Assist with financial, acquisition, or administrative activities such as labor tracking, invoice support, or contract modifications
• Facilitate communication across cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and consistency
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and contract requirements