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Ascension is seeking a detail-oriented Research & Project Support Analyst to provide targeted analytical and documentation support to the Strategic Planning & Stakeholder Engagement Lead. This role is designed for a professional who excels at research, synthesis, and document production and can operate efficiently in a fast-paced, milestone-driven environment.

This role is critical for ensuring that background materials, stakeholder inputs, and data sources are accurately reflected in the final Strategic Plan while allowing the Lead to remain focused on facilitation and strategy development.

Role Summary

The Research & Project Support Analyst provides analytical, writing, and formatting support across the strategic planning lifecycle. The analyst reviews planning documents, supports data synthesis, assists with metric development, and contributes to drafting and polishing report sections and presentation materials.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, responsive, and capable of producing clean, professional deliverables with minimal supervision.

Expected Activities

• Review and summarize background materials, including the Consolidated Plan, Plan 2040, and Impact Reports
• Support synthesis of stakeholder interview notes and engagement findings
• Conduct limited desk research related to funding trends and best practices
• Assist with drafting and editing sections of the Strategic Plan
• Support development and refinement of performance metrics
• Format and proofread the final Strategic Plan and executive presentation
• Track action items and support internal project coordination