Senior Professional 2026P-0018
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Ascension, LLC is building a bench of experienced on-call consultants for the role of (Senior Professional – Community Engagement Specialist) to support planning-related services for a long-term public-sector client in Maryland. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who prefer flexible, task-order–based work and have experience supporting government, planning, or community-focused initiatives.
Consultants engaged under this opportunity will support discrete, well-defined Task Orders as needs arise. Work may range from short-duration assignments (hours or days) to longer engagements (weeks or months), depending on the scope of each Task Order. There is no guaranteed minimum number of hours, and availability will be coordinated in advance for each assignment.
Assignments may support Community Workshops, Public Engagement, . Work may be performed remotely, virtually, or in person within Prince George’s County and Montgomery County, Maryland, as required by the Task Order.
This role is best suited for professionals who:
- Have strong independent judgment and can work with minimal supervision
- Are comfortable supporting public-sector clients and processes
- Value mission-driven work, flexibility, and professional autonomy
- Are seeking supplemental or portfolio-based consulting work, not full-time employment
Position Summary
Independently supports engagement Task Orders by designing materials, facilitating sessions, and synthesizing public input.
Responsibilities
- Assist facilitation of workshops and meetings
- Develop outreach materials, surveys, and presentations
- Analyze and summarize community feedback
How to Apply
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| Job Category | Management Consulting, Project Management |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning, Policy, Management, or a related field | Ability to work independently with limited supervision and manage multiple priorities | Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, Agile, Scrum, Lean, or similar |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | Minimum of 10 years of professional experience supporting government or public-sector programs | Demonstrated experience in program management, strategic planning, policy analysis, or management consulting |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing client-ready deliverables | Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting planning, policy, or advisory efforts for federal, state, or local government clients | Experience facilitating stakeholder engagements or executive briefings | Familiarity with government reporting, compliance, or performance measurement frameworks | Experience working as a consultant or independent contractor in a GovCon environment |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust suitability or equivalent, if required by the client | Must be eligible to work in the United States | Additional suitability or clearance requirements may apply based on task order |