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Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep experience in strategic planning, organizational transformation, enterprise performance management, and federal program advisory support. This role is intended for a senior-level consultant who can operate as a trusted advisor to federal leadership, translating mission priorities into actionable strategy, measurable outcomes, and execution roadmaps.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and execution-oriented advisor who has supported complex federal environments and understands how to align organizational priorities, governance structures, and performance frameworks. This individual should be comfortable engaging senior stakeholders, shaping strategic direction, and driving clarity across ambiguous or evolving program environments.

This role is critical to ensuring FAA ARP leadership receives clear, data-informed, and implementable strategic guidance that strengthens decision-making, improves organizational alignment, and supports long-term mission success.

Summary of Contractor Role

The Senior SME will provide expert advisory support across all phases of strategic planning, organizational assessment, transformation design, and performance improvement. The role focuses on helping federal leadership define strategic priorities, structure execution roadmaps, and align organizational functions to mission outcomes.

The SME will serve as a key integrator between strategy and execution, ensuring that planning artifacts are actionable, performance-driven, and aligned with federal governance standards. The role also supports facilitation of executive-level workshops, development of strategic documentation, and synthesis of complex information into clear recommendations.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead or support development of enterprise or organizational strategic plans and supporting implementation roadmaps
• Facilitate executive-level workshops, working sessions, and stakeholder alignment meetings
• Analyze organizational structures, workflows, and performance frameworks to identify improvement opportunities
• Develop strategic documentation including briefing materials, decision memos, and planning artifacts
• Translate mission goals into measurable objectives, KPIs, and performance indicators
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and synthesize findings into actionable insights
• Support organizational transformation initiatives including process improvement and governance design
• Create executive-ready presentations and strategic communication materials
• Evaluate program performance data and align findings with strategic priorities
• Advise leadership on implementation risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies