Senior Technical Specialist 2026P-0401
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Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Technical Specialist to support federal strategic planning, workforce transformation, and enterprise communications initiatives. This role is critical to ensuring effective execution of change management strategies, stakeholder engagement activities, and high-impact communications that support mission-driven program outcomes.
The ideal candidate is a highly capable advisor and implementer who can translate complex program objectives into clear communication strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, and actionable documentation. This role requires someone who thrives in dynamic federal environments, operates independently, and can confidently engage senior leadership while managing multiple priorities.
This position directly supports agency-wide transformation efforts, including workforce readiness, program modernization, and strategic communications execution.
Summary of Contractor Role
The Senior Technical Specialist provides advanced expertise in communications, change management, stakeholder engagement, documentation development, and adoption support for federal programs.
The role supports the planning, development, and execution of structured communication strategies that ensure alignment across leadership, program offices, and operational teams. The specialist will also support change management initiatives by developing adoption frameworks, briefing materials, communication products, and stakeholder engagement tools.
This role is expected to operate with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment in ambiguous environments, and proactively identify risks, communication gaps, and engagement opportunities.
Key tools and environments include Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Excel), collaboration platforms, and program tracking systems.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Lead development of communication strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, and change management artifacts
- Design and prepare executive-level briefings, talking points, one-pagers, and strategic presentations
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, interviews, and working sessions
- Draft and edit high-quality documentation including reports, memos, and briefing materials
- Support adoption and implementation planning for new processes, systems, or initiatives
- Coordinate with program managers, SMEs, and leadership to ensure message alignment
- Develop SharePoint content, communication repositories, and knowledge management artifacts
- Track action items, decisions, and risks across stakeholder engagements
- Analyze feedback and engagement outcomes to improve communication effectiveness
- Support program reporting, governance meetings, and leadership updates
How to Apply
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| Job Category | Management Consulting |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Administration, Business, Organizational Development, or related field. | Strong writing, editing, and analytical communication skills. | Demonstrated ability to work independently in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 6+ years of experience in: | Change management or organizational transformation. | Strategic communications or stakeholder engagement. | Federal program support or consulting environments. |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams). |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting DHS, FAA, DoD, DOE, or similar federal agencies. | Familiarity with structured change management methodologies (Prosci or equivalent). | Experience supporting workforce transformation or organizational readiness initiatives. | Knowledge of program performance reporting and stakeholder governance structures. | Experience building communication campaigns or enterprise messaging frameworks. | Ability to translate technical or policy content into clear, accessible messaging. | Experience with SharePoint site design or content management. |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENT | Must be eligible for and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance (or agency-equivalent suitability determination). | Must pass background investigation as required by federal client. | Ability to work in a remote or hybrid federal environment depending on task order requirements. |