Ascension LLC is seeking a Data Analyst / Federal Program Support Analyst to support the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (GCERC) in New Orleans, Louisiana. This position will provide hands-on data entry, records management tracking, SharePoint data support, program documentation support, status reporting, and coordination assistance for GCERC program staff.

The selected candidate will work directly in support of GCERC’s Programs Supervisor and help the agency maintain accurate program records, track application assignments and reviews, support COAST SharePoint data incorporation, prepare and quality check datasets, maintain records management tracking tools, and assist with programmatic documents, staff assignments, meeting notes, graphics, presentations, and standard operating procedures. The PWS requires one individual capable of providing executive, operational, and project support to GCERC as the Data Analyst.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, organized, and mission-focused professional who is comfortable working in a federal program office environment, handling structured data, coordinating with geographically dispersed stakeholders, maintaining tracking spreadsheets, and producing polished Microsoft Office and Google Workspace deliverables. The right candidate will be self-driven, responsive, able to work independently, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment with evolving program priorities.

Employment Type

Full-Time W2 Employee
Estimated LOE: 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week
Anticipated Period of Performance: Base year plus four option years, if exercised
Core Hours: Must be available from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.

Place of Performance

Onsite with Customer

The contractor should reside in the New Orleans area and will primarily work at the GCERC government facility. The PWS states that the contractor will be required to work in the government facility.

Customer Location

Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council
500 Poydras Street, Suite 1117
New Orleans, LA 70130

Who Ascension Is Seeking

Ascension is seeking a dependable, mission-aligned Data Analyst / Federal Program Support Analyst who can strengthen GCERC’s ability to manage program data, organize records, support program staff assignments, and improve the quality and consistency of program documentation. This role supports GCERC’s mission to manage and provide RESTORE Act funding to impacted Gulf Coast states and federal partners for ecosystem restoration projects.

The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of data management, administrative precision, document control, SharePoint familiarity, spreadsheet discipline, and professional communication. This person should be comfortable serving as a liaison between program staff and records management stakeholders, tracking action items, supporting bi-weekly reporting, and helping translate program activity into accurate, organized, and usable work products.

Key Responsibilities and Day-to-Day Activities

The selected candidate will be expected to:

• Support program staff tracking of application assignments and reviews by preparing essential datasets for incorporation into the COAST SharePoint site.
• Perform quality control checks on data being incorporated into COAST SharePoint.
• Coordinate with the Records Management contractor and GCERC program staff to identify, sort, and resolve records management issues.
• Maintain a records management tracking spreadsheet that allows the Program Supervisor to monitor progress toward records management requirements.
• Track completion of required field site visits and Field Site Visit Observation Forms.
• Send reminders to program staff regarding outstanding forms, documentation, assignments, and action items.
• Organize program staff documentation and support the development of standard operating procedures.
• Listen actively during staff calls, capture accurate notes, format meeting notes, and publish them in standard office formats.
• Maintain and update staff assignment trackers, task trackers, action item logs, and document development schedules.
• Support drafting, formatting, editing, and finalization of programmatic documents.
• Develop and revise figures, graphics, PowerPoint presentations, Google Slides, and other standard office products.
• Prepare bi-weekly status reports covering tasks, initiatives, project plans, action items, and status updates.
• Participate in bi-weekly meetings with the GCERC Director of Ecosystem Restoration Programs to review status reports, identify action items, and track follow-up activities.
• Apply records management, privacy, CUI safeguarding, and document control practices when handling government information.
• Contribute to timely, complete, and effective performance aligned with the QASP performance standards for completeness, effectiveness, timeliness, and professional communication.