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  XLA is seeking a Junior Acquisition & Assistance Specialist/Contract Specialist to support the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) with specific focus on Global Health-related projects. Global Health is a priority for USAID as it works to end extreme poverty and promote resilient, democratic societies. The Agency’s global health programs are dedicated to saving lives and improving the health of the poorest and most vulnerable, so they can reach their full potential.   The primary responsibilities will involve supporting mid and senior-level Procurement Specialists within the USAID Office of Acquisition and Assistance.  Duties will include providing a great deal of activity coordination, administrative assistance, and organizational assistance in support of the procurement and distribution of health-related commodities.

Network Engineer will: - Provide O&M support for the OMC NIPRNET, SIPRNET, JWICS Network Infrastructure located in NSGB, and the Special Access System Network Infrastructure located in both the NCR and NSGB. - Provide engineering and installation (E&I) support for inside/outside plant LAN wiring & fiber optic cable terminations throughout OMC facilities in NSGB. - Provide detailed engineering implementation plans, diagrams, List of Materials, and project schedule in support of E&I efforts. The government will provide necessary materials and surge staffing to support implementation projects that exceed established firm-fixed price (FFP) mission support levels as proposed. - Maintain as-built cabling/fiber documentation and diagrams for OMC Network infrastructure. - Configure and manage network encryption devices. - Manage assigned IP address allocations. - Coordinate with JSP/DISA and other Contractor personnel to provide support for WAN optimization and redundancy.

The Senior System Administrator/Task Lead shall: - Provide operational and maintenance (O&M) support for NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS system infrastructure for approximately 400 users. - Provide support for Special Access System infrastructure for approximately 150 users. - Provide support for Printer infrastructure, to include Pharos Secure Print. - Develop, implement, manage, and maintain VDI for thick/thin/zero clients and server virtualization technologies. - Provide support for SQL Database infrastructure. - Support for OMC server and desktop-based software applications. - Provide data backup and restoration capabilities for NIPRNET, SIPRNET, JWICS, and Special Access Systems. - Support replication of network file share volumes via Distributed Files System w/ Replication (DFS-R) between the NCR and NSGB locations. - Provide support for storage area network (SAN) and encrypted file storage capabilities. - Create/maintain a standalone workstation images in accordance with DOD security standards. - Provide systems recovery and repair operations employing industry best practices for systems troubleshooting and fault isolation.  

System Administrator/Task Lead shall: - Provide operational and maintenance (O&M) support for NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS system infrastructure for approximately 400 users. - Provide O&M support for Special Access System infrastructure for approximately 150 users. - Provide O&M support for Printer infrastructure, to include Pharos Secure Print. - Develop, implement, manage, and maintain VDI for thick/thin/zero clients and server virtualization technologies. - Provide O&M support for SQL Database infrastructure. - Provide O&M support for OMC server and desktop-based software applications. - Provide data backup and restoration capabilities for NIPRNET, SIPRNET, JWICS, and Special Access Systems. - Support replication of network file share volumes via Distributed Files System w/ Replication (DFS-R) between the NCR and NSGB locations. - Provide support for storage area network (SAN) and encrypted file storage capabilities. - Create/maintain a standalone workstation images in accordance with DOD security standards. - Provide systems recovery and repair operations employing industry best practices for systems troubleshooting and fault isolation.

The Senior Network Engineer (NCR) shall: - Function as the SME responsible for the development, implementation, and configuration, of OMC Network Infrastructure across multiple locations operating a broad range of network technologies. - Lead O&M support efforts of all OMC NIPRNET, SIPRNET, JWICS Network Infrastructure located in NSGB, and Special Access System Network Infrastructure located in both the NCR and NSGB. - Installs, monitors, manages, and supports switches, routers, and data circuits for OMC Voice, Data, and Video Systems. - Ensures Network Infrastructure is securely configured in accordance with DoD Cyber Security Policy, - Maintains a broad understanding and deep knowledge across all applicable network technologies, advises the OMC Information Technology Division in the utilization and integration of innovative technologies in support of OMC Network requirements. - Leads OMC engineering and installation (E&I) support for inside/outside plant LAN wiring & fiber optic cable terminations. - Installs, configures, maintains, and troubleshoots OMC Network Encryption device operation. - Ensures proper IP Address allocation to optimize network performance and maintain network security. - Leads efforts to troubleshoot network issues and outages, coordinates with internal and external entities to resolve complex networking issues.

XLA is looking for a Contractor Program Manager (CPM) to work at a federal agency in the Washington, D.C. metro area.   Responsibilities/Duties include, but are not limited to:   Oversee the execution of contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions, performance standards, and delivery schedules. - Coordinate with the Department of State and other stakeholders to establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards. - Prepare and manage project budgets, schedules, and resources. - Provide regular updates to Department of State officials on project status, risks, and mitigations. - Identify potential project issues or risks and develop mitigation strategies. - Ensure effective communication and coordination among project team members and stakeholders. - Coordinate with Department of State and contractor personnel to ensure that all contractual obligations are met. - Foster a positive relationship with the Department of State and other stakeholders through effective communication and problem-solving.   This individual(s) interfaces with the government COR, ACOR and GTM. The CPM’s primary job is to ensure that Contractor personnel provide quality and timely performance within the scope of the task order. The CPM will have responsibility for ensuring that all Contractor personnel issues are addressed in a timely fashion to ensure minimal operational disruptions to the task order.

XLA is looking for a Program Manager to work at a federal agency in the Washington, D.C. metro area.   The Program Manager shall be the primary liaison to the Government for all areas associated with this contract as well as manage the work schedules and activities performed by the contract employees. - Provide contract Draft and Final Transition Plans. - Provide Staffing Management Plan of all assigned contractor staff. - Provide Monthly Status Report that captures or summarizes completed tasks, staffing status, financials (to include labor, travel and equipment ODC funds), and any issues/challenges encountered. - Provide Project planning, and facilitate implementation of government-approved projects. - Participate in authorized on-site meetings; prepare and present briefings on progress of work, prepare white papers and draft responses to IT-related data calls, as requested by the Government Task Monitors. - Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to identify collaborative responsibilities and support process interaction with other Government and contractor IT groups. Present SOPs to the Government Task Monitors for review and approval prior to implementation. - Facilitate integration with established JSP processes and procedures.   The work shall be performed in OMC operating locations within the National Capital Region and Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. May be required to perform contract duties at an alternate CONUS/OCONUS location in support of judicial activities and special mission requirements as approved by the COR. Travel is expected to be 26-50% of the time.

XLA is looking for an Jr. Financial Analyst to support our Government Client in their Arlington, VA location (metro accessible).   The Jr. Financial Analyst will be responsible and required to: - The ability to work in Financial Information Reporting & System Tools (FIRST), Obligation Module Management (OMM), Imprest Fund Management Module (IFMM), and Unified Financial Management System (UFMS) - Obtain multiple roles such as Process Coordinator, Auditor, Accounting Technician, Funds Assigner, and Reconciler - Process a variety of documents in Unified Financial Management System (UFMS) - Analyze and examine accounting data and accounts to resolve complex procedural and technical accounting transactions - Review, prepare, and classify procedural accounting documents and transaction - Recommend methods within procedure to expedite the payment of invoices and requests - Maintain, control and reconcile accounting transactions and records for multiple accounts - Trainings - Assisted various offices with fiscal needs - Prepare correspondence, reports and other documents - Ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office and Excel - Audit Imprest Fund and Operational Advance Audits - Team member on Digital Signature Help Desk  

XLA is looking to fill an Jr. Financial Analyst position for support in the Relocation Management Unit to directly support a federal law enforcement customer in providing professional support within a federal acquisition environment. The specialist will sit on-site in Arlington, Virginia (metro-accessible). Responsibilities: - Preparing monthly management reports. - Applies all payments received for invoices generated. - Balances ledger on monthly basis. - Following departmental security and confidentiality policies and procedures. - Maintaining minimal accepted level of productivity and excellent quality. - Demonstrating sound moral and ethical conduct in all aspects of the position. - Maintaining strong detailed understanding of the various transactions necessary to this position. - Ensuring that daily transactions are property filed, documented and recorded. - Contributing to a positive work environment. - Performing a variety of projects as assigned by the Supervisor/Manager. - Presenting a professional attitude when working with customers and other departments. - Will Utilize analytical skills to research and resolve issues/questions.

In close consultation with the OTI Country Representative and OTI TOCOR, the Transition Advisor supports the management and monitoring of OTI country and regional programs. Depending on the complexity of the program, and level of the Transition Advisor, responsibilities may include: advising in the development, implementation, review and monitoring and evaluation of program TAP activities; assisting OTI with reporting on the activities of SWIFT-Programs Contractors (and/or other implementing partners) in the implementation of OTI-financed activities designed to achieve OTI strategic objectives; maintaining relationships with key partners and promoting program linkages between OTI activities and host country government stakeholders or others; preparing information materials for use by OTI; and providing reporting on contextual and political analysis or other pertinent information required to achieve OTI’s program objectives.   - Fill critical program implementation staffing needs in the field and in Washington, DC including the provision of ad hoc support to new OTI country program start-ups and on-call technical assistance; - Apply a sound understanding of USAID’s programmatic and operational processes in Washington to support transition programming overseas, including assessment and conceptualization, design, management, analysis and evaluation of political transition and/or post-conflict activities; - Advise Senior Management and Team Leaders on budget processes and reviews, preparing justification documentation when necessary; - Act as OTI’s in-country Start-Up Manager for limited periods of time for new country start-ups, or provide support while an OTI Country Representative is absent; - Execute, if required, closeout activities related to OTI programs, and provide technical assistance to ongoing evaluations of OTI programs in the field; - Monitor local and regional political developments and regularly brief staff on their potential programmatic impact; - Conduct, in collaboration with the relevant OTI regional team, assessments for possible new country programs, and visits to field sites in areas where OTI has projects; - Conceptualize and design the country program with project managers and grantees; - Monitor and evaluate OTI country programs through regular communication with staff, reports from the field and Washington, liaising with the OTI Program Office team, and regular site visits; - Update and revise, as needed, program management guides, including strategic planning and field operations materials; - Ensure that all field staff adhere to security restrictions; - Conceptualize and design country program strategies and objectives in close coordination with OTI staff, USAID and U.S. Department of State personnel, and other governmental and non-governmental actors, based on political analysis and U.S. Government policy. When necessary, assist in refining strategic objectives and advocate on behalf of new programmatic approaches in-country possibly linked to neighboring country programs if considered appropriate; - Independently plan, design, and monitor OTI programs; - Assist with the development of information management products and improved business practices for OTI based on research and personal field experience lessons learned; - When required, serve as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for Task Orders with a contractor for Program Office services, ensuring OTI’s requirements are met (serving as COR requires the successful completion of a USAID training course within the first 6-12 months of employment); - When required, supervise the implementation of OTI-financed activities, including overseeing and/or managing the selection of program implementers such as grantees, contractors, and Personal Services Contract employees; - Analyze and report on current political developments and security concerns as well as other pertinent information required to achieve OTI’s program objectives; - Advise and/or assist in drafting documents outlining future planning and vision in the development and implementation of OTI programs, and assist in developing and improving country program monitoring and evaluation systems, providing guidance on designing and managing final evaluations; - Help ensure that OTI’s programs and their activities are monitored and evaluated and that lessons learned from the activities feed into ongoing or future activities; - As required by Embassies or USAID Missions, provide support for the design and execution of programs that follow OTI’s quick impact programming model. Support to Embassies and USAID Missions may also include attendance and/or facilitation of program management processes for follow-on programming including but not limited to rolling assessments, strategy review sessions, program performance reviews and management reviews; - Represent and articulate OTI’s mission and global programs to visitors, senior officials from international organizations, bilateral donors and national and local foreign government officials; - Identify or seek out NGOs, international donors, USG agencies and other organizations of importance of OTI programs in Washington and the field, and develop and maintain professional relationships with them; - Serve as a liaison with other DCHA offices, other USAID divisions and the State Department on program and policy direction; - Negotiate, within the guidelines provided by the OTI Chief, FPD, or his/her designee, program and project agreements with governmental and non-governmental counterparts; - Assist the OTI Country Team in determining program and project agreements with governmental and non-governmental counterparts, within the guidelines provided by the OTI Chief, FPD, or his/her designee; - When required, assume higher representational responsibilities, potentially serving as Acting OTI Country Representative, Deputy Country Rep, Team Lead or Deputy Team Lead in his/her absence; - Provide training and mentoring on OTI program implementation for OTI staff both in Washington and the field as required; - Supervise staff as delegated by the supervisor (e.g. Program Managers, Program Assistants, Program Admin Assistants, etc.). Provide orientation, training, and mentoring for staff supervised; assign work, explain how duties are to be performed to meet expectations and communicate how the successful performance of those duties will be measured; evaluated staff performance; recognize good performance; communicate where performance needs to be improved; resolve complaints; and approve leave requests and timesheets as well as training, travel and program and operations requests; - Perform other related duties as determined by the supervisor to help ensure successful OTI program implementation.

Seeking illustrative Operations Manager(s) with significant experience working in complex environments to support the Chief of Party (and Deputy Chief of Party, if applicable) in managing the day-to-day field presence in the areas of operations, including the project’s facilities (such as office space, equipment and project vehicles), administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting and financial accounting (which may include cash flow management, time sheet recording and daily monitoring of obligations, budgets, and expenditures). The Operations Manager’s responsibilities may include ensuring that program implementation is in accordance with Agency regulations and procedures and the specifications determined in potential SOWs, which may include: monitoring grantee worthiness; assuring fair and transparent procurement processes; reviewing financial management; and monitoring activity implementation.   The candidates selected for this illustrative position will be included on an elite roster of individuals. Please note that this is not a guarantee of hire, however those included will be among the first of whom we would reach out to for assignments under this contract.   - All operations including but not limited to administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting, financial, and property. - Ensuring that program implementation is in accordance with Agency regulations and procedures and the specifications determined in the SOW. This will include monitoring grantee worthiness, ensuring that all procurement processes are perceived as transparent by beneficiary communities, assuring fair and transparent procurement processes, review of financial management, and monitoring grant implementation. - Ensuring that the most reasonable, fair, expeditious, and appropriate procurement choices are made pursuant to Prime’s Procurement Guidelines. - Supervising day-to-day field presence in the areas of operations (including the project’s facilities such as office space, equipment and project vehicles), administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting and financial accounting and act as the Chief of Party when s/he is absent from the program. - Supervising the daily financial operations of the contract, which include cash flow management, time sheet recording, reporting to the Office on the financial aspects of the project, and daily monitoring of obligations, budgets, and expenditures. - Ensuring continuous liquidity for the project; handle all human resource issues; supervise the day-to-day implementation of all grants made under the program; and investigate and identify new ways of achieving project efficiencies. - Coordinating with Prime’s Home Office on all compliance issues, seeking legal and policy guidance on sanctions and other applicable restrictions.

The home office-based Task Order Manager serves as the Contractor’s designated person for overall and day-to-day management of contract performance of the Task Order and coordination and communications with the OTI TOCOR. The Task Order Manager is responsible for managing the overall operations on the Task Order, which may include: communications, administration, logistics, procurement, staffing/recruitment, budgeting, finances, reporting and property. The Task Order Manager will ensure that activities implemented under the Task Order are managed and implemented in accordance with the approved budget, USAID regulations and procedures, and the specifications determined in the SOW. The candidates selected for this illustrative position will be included on an elite roster of individuals. Please note that this is not a guarantee of hire, however those included will be among the first of whom we would reach out to for assignments under this contract. - Serving as the Contractor’s designated person for overall and day-to-day management of the relationship with OTI. - All operations including but not limited to communications, administration, logistics, procurement, staffing, budgeting, financial, and - Ensuring that activities under this Task Orderare managed and implemented in accordance with the approved budget, USAID regulations and procedures, and the specifications determined in the SOW. - Maintaining frequent and open communication with OTI on all aspects of the Task Order. - Rapid recruitment and hiring of Contractor staff and short-term technical assistance as required for new activities. - Navigating the Contractor’s policies, procedures, and systems to ensure responsive and efficient management of all aspects of activities under the Task Order.

Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met. 1. Serve as a cybersecurity expert for assigned systems. 2. Serve as the principal advisor on all matters involving the security of an information system to include the following: 3. Performing as the primary liaison for authorizing official (AO), system owners, and other stakeholders for the system. 4. Engaging and advising the System Owner (SO) ensuring adherence to Information Assurance (IA) policies, DHS Security regulations, NIST guidance and other statutory and regulatory policies and guidance. 5. Serving as primary cybersecurity point of contact for the Security Operation Center (SOC) and providing support with incident response, investigations and cybersecurity emergencies for assigned systems. Reporting system security incidents in accordance with established procedures. 6. Providing technical review and recommendations for all risk and vulnerability assessments conducted for the system or site. 7. Serving as the coordinator and responder to audits, data calls, and inquiries for assigned systems, including Management Control Objective Plan (MCOP) assessments and data calls. 8. Attending IT security awareness and related training programs and distributing IT security awareness information to the user community. 9. Providing security analysis of IT activities ensuring that appropriate security measures are in place and are being enforced. 10. Develop and maintain comprehensive system security authorization documentation: security plans, FIPS199, E-Authentication, Privacy Threshold Assessment (PTA), Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), Contingency Plan, Contingency Plan Test and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms). 11. Maintain an accurate, documented, asset inventory of assigned information systems. 12. Maintain inventory of privileged users and ensure annual training. 13. Coordinate, conduct and support testing efforts such as penetration testing, SCA testing and continuous monitoring. 14. Continuously monitor the information system, conduct system scanning and analysis, and provide oversight and monitoring of the security controls on an ongoing basis. 15. Proactively monitoring, managing, and engaging with stakeholders for Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for assigned systems. Documenting weaknesses, vulnerabilities, findings, and overdue ISVMs as POA&Ms. 16. Manage PKI Certificates for assigned FISMA systems, ensuring all PKI certificates renewals and revocations are completed and processed prior to the expiration. Submitting digitally-signed PDF statement with certificate revocation request affirming that the Device Sponsor who made a revocation request has the authority to do so. 17. Apply patches and updates to all network devices, computers, servers, switches, firewalls, and time server 18. Troubleshoot issues with networked and networking devices 19. Plan, deploy, and maintain configuration of networking devices 20. Develop and maintain firewall access control lists 21. Deploy and maintain site to site VPN connections 22. Work with the team to deploy new networked devices and update configurations as needed 23. Provide support with network certification process 24. Provide expertise in the area of networking protocols, security, and configurations 25. Track and report on required Cisco device support and maintenance renewals 26. Deal with all aspects of Cisco support requests 27. Spec out and recommend networking devices for new deployments and upgrades 28. Maintains and manages the client interface at the senior levels of the client organization. 29. Meets with customer and contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverable items. 30. Conducts nationwide badge/cred audits 31. Application processing, ensuring requirements are met, assigning authority/access levels of credentials, denying applications, and enforcing policies. 32. Receives, processes and reviews mail consisting of returned badges and creds for restocks, refurbishing, or destruction 33. Sponsor on boarding TSA employees/contractors. 34. Revoke (Cessation of operation) departing TSA employees/contractors. 35. Solve IT issues related to PIV cards and physical access. 36. Create and print PIV cards and their credentials. 37. Proficient with ISMS and IDMS and assisting with help nationwide. 38. Provide fingerprint services to support federal background investigation requirements and transmit for processing 39. Set up profiles, print PIV cards, and ship nationwide. 40. Set up physical access to employees/contractors for TSA HQ facility. 41. Troubleshoot HSPD-12 PIV printers and workstations and assist on the phone nationwide. 42. Monitor the Help Desk Mailboxes at least and distribute information as necessary. 43. Maintain an electronic information data base to be used for responding to TSA Government related inquiries and issues. 44. Projects long-range requirements for database administration and design in conjunction with other managers in the information systems function. Designs, creates, and maintains databases in a client/server environment. 45. Designs, implements, and maintains complex databases with respect to access methods, access time, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection and security. 46. Conducts quality control and auditing of databases in a client/server environment to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data. 47. Provides all activities related to the administration of computerized databases. 48. Applies knowledge and experience with database technologies, development methodologies, and front-end (e.g., COGNOS)/back-end programming languages (e.g., SQL). 49. Performs database programming and supports systems design. Includes maintenance of database dictionaries, overall monitoring of standards and procedures, file design and storage, and integration of systems through database design. 50. Evaluates data base design tradeoffs, impacts on user expectations, performance levels, and space allocation requirements. 51. Capable of coordinating, scheduling, and providing inventory database administration for all installation, maintenance, and repairs to all TSA facilities for the TSA Physical Security Section. 52. Prepares correspondence, schedules and coordinates travel to support for the TSA Physical Security Section. 53. Provides administrative support such as technical writing, proofreading, technical editing of word processing and other computer-based documents 54. Provides the expertise to prepare draft and final correspondence, including forms, letters, and memorandums, in a timely and accurate manner and provide exceptional customer service and administrative support as necessary throughout the organization. 55. Intake or creation/notification of PMI with TSA and third party vendor 56. Review the documents and forms and ensure correctness 57. Generate service ticket number in the TSA service tracking system 58. Coordination documents and forms tracking 59. Tracking of scheduled visit, rescheduling as needed. 60. Integration of various sources into a cohesive product which may be delivered as computer-based magnetic media, and preparation of graphical and narrative presentation material 61. On-going task: tracking TSA barcode supply for renewal and ordering of barcode stock. 62. Assists in the preparation of management plans and report, coordinates scheduled to facilitate completion of proposals, contract deliverables, task order review, briefings/presentations. 63. Conduct training for all pertinent TSA and third party personnel as needed on use of the database, reporting & mobile application 64. Hold a pre-inspection call with third party vendor and PSS to ensure technician has PMI guide books and barcodes. 65. Field all calls and questions from technician or local TSA for both preventative maintenance and inventory. 66. Collection of signed completion documents and inventory data. 67. Inventory databases to ensure consistency and accuracy of all data and nomenclatures. 68. Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level. 69. Create a report generation tool for the inventory database. 70. Answer and direct phone calls to appropriate stakeholders. 71. Organize and schedule meetings and appointments. Book conference calls and rooms. 72. Maintain contact lists. 73. Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms. 74. Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports. 75. Performs analysis, development and review of program or functional areas, as required. 76. Develop and maintain a filing system. 77. Provide information by answering questions and requests. 78. Research and create presentations. 79. Generate reports. 80. Maintain computer and manual filing systems. 81. Handle sensitive information in accordance to TSA policy and procedures. 82. Take accurate minutes of meetings. 83. Coordinate administrative office procedures. 84. Reply to email, telephone or face to face enquiries. 85. Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. 86. Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning etc. 87. Create and update workflows. 88. Prepare and provide documentation to internal teams and key stakeholders. 89. Retrieve necessary information (e.g. user/client requirements and relevant case studies). 90. Monitor project progress and address potential issues. 91. Coordinate quality controls to ensure deliverables meet requirements. 92. Act as the point of contact for all participants. 93. Develops and implements methodologies to ensure compliance with standards, guidelines, and procedures in a large computer-based organization. 94. Develops and defines major and minor characteristics of quality including quality metrics and scoring parameters and determines requisite quality control resources. 95. Establishes and maintains a process for evaluating hardware, software, and associated documentation and/or assists in the evaluation. 96. Conducts and/or participates in formal and informal reviews at pre-determined points throughout the development life cycle. 97. Organizes, directs, and manages contract operation support functions, involving multiple, complex and inter-related project tasks. 98. Maintains and manages the client interface at the senior levels of the client organization. 99. Meets with customer and contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverable items.

Become part of the XLA team supporting the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) located in College Park, MD.  We are looking for a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) with an active Top Secret Clearance who will possess a broad knowledge of the domain including network security, system security, vulnerability scanning, web-based application scanning, risk assessments, security engineering, etc. Experience configuring, managing and running Security Operation Center (SOC) type tools (e.g., Tenable Continuous View, FireEye Threat Management System, Snort, etc.). SME will support a Federal Civilian Agency with vulnerability management and incident response work. The position involves working in a small focused team that follows the Federal Continuous Monitoring strategy for prioritization of resources and providing support that provides the greatest impact with limited resources. Team members have a large set of cross-functional abilities to support all aspects of Cyber Security.  - Conduct vulnerability scans and assessments against agency information systems, web applications and web services - Conduct assigned activities within the security Incident response and handling lifecycle. These activities could include: detection, triage, analysis, containment, recovery and reporting. - Coordinate response, triage and recovery activities for security events affecting the agency’s information assets - Assist with expanding and maturing existing vulnerability management and incident response processes and activities. - Coordinate with system owners and IT operations to remediate and resolve issues discovered during security scans, system assessments, system audits, and cyber security investigations. - Conduct security assessments and testing for agency’s different cloud platform types (i.e., IaaS, SaaS, PaaS) - Conduct on-demand scans, assessments, and audits to assess the cyber security posture of the various on-premises and cloud-based NARA information systems. - Provide security engineering reviews and recommendations to agency System Owners and Information System Security Officers - Develop and implement technical solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities - Analyze network and host-based security logs to identify potential security threats - Develop/review documentation for Security Operations procedures

Information systems security officers (ISSO) research, develop, implement, test and review TSA’s information security in order to protect information and prevent unauthorized access. ISSO will inform users about security measures, explain potential threats, install software, implement security measures and monitor networks. The ISSO will plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. They may also ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. ISSO will respond to computer security breaches and viruses. - Security Categorization - Information System Descriptions and Registrations - Common Security Control ID and Selection - Monitoring Strategy - Security Plan and Security Plan Approval Recommendations - Implement Security Controls; Documentation, Monitoring - Compliance and Authorization Services; FISMA Inventory and CPIC - Business Impact Analysis, Contingency Plan, Contingency Plan Test Results - Interconnection Security Agreements (ISA) - Decommissioning and Disposal - Develop System Level Incident Response (IR) Procedures - Ensure that management, operational, and technical controls for securing either National Security Systems or SBU level Information Systems are in place and are followed. This includes ensuring that appropriate steps are taken to implement information security requirements for IT systems throughout their life cycle. Conduct Security Authorization (SA) activities in accordance with NIST 800.37 standards. All S&A deliverables must meet the metrics in the DHS Information Security Performance Plan.  - Report IT Security events/incidents in the time prescribed by DHS 4300 Sensitive Systems Policy Directive depending on the severity of the incident. - Respond to Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM) notifications and ensure all systems under their purview are in compliance with the ISVM by the date prescribed by DHS.

The Grants and Program Manager (GPM) will provide grant delivery and management oversight for Grants Under Contract.  The GPM will guide the apparent awardees through the pre-award process, develop work plans and grant milestones, and ensure that all grantees achieve objectives laid out in their work plans and achieve related milestones. The GPM will provide financial, contractual, and operational leadership and support to the grantees, ensure contract compliance, and liaise with Agency on issues related to grants management. The GPM will ensure that all project activities are implemented in accordance with the Agency policies and regulations.  

XLA is looking for an Automation Lead work onsite at a federal agency in Washington, D.C.    Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Provide Management with support for the training planning process, to include the development of the Integrated Project Plan in communication activities, problem resolution and facilitation of AMD status meetings. In addition, provide management consultation in areas such as cross-AMD operational planning and performance measures development related to technology solutions and associated risk management, oversight of delivery, and execution of SOW task areas - The Contractor shall provide SharePoint/ServiceNow configuration management and development to fully implement new technical solutions for AMD ICE Asset Management issues and capture operational, financial and program data analyses. - Provide system support (SharePoint, ServiceNow, Project Server, and supporting solutions) - Capture and translate complex technical requirements into functional documents and solutions - Perform data migration across multiple platforms to capture complex technical requirements - Provide file storage and record location, maintenance, and update support via SharePoint or alternative storage that best meet file/record storage and retention requirements as needed. - Maintain, update, and modernize all existing tools, to include any SharePoint applications and provide solutions and develop new tools related to achieving process improvement and automation. - Create initiatives and opportunities for cost savings in terms of reduced administrative burden to labor intensive areas of property management. - Provide solutions and develop new tools related to achieving process improvement and automation. - Ensure completion of initial requirements and update with status on weekly or as-needed basis. - Familiar utilizing commercial off the shelf software and applications such as Tableau, Excel, SharePoint, Power BI, Power Automate. - Assist with revisions and edits to Property and Mail and Print instructions, guides, operating procedures, and other aides as needed. This includes updates to guides and instructions on how to use various tools developed or changes in processes to existing operations. - CRITICAL MEASURES OF SUCCESS: Reduce Costs, Improve Mission Responsiveness & Stronger Organizational Resilience for Business Continuity.

XLA is looking for an Automation Analyst work onsite at a federal agency in Washington, D.C.    Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - The Automation Analyst shall provide SharePoint/ServiceNow configuration management and development to fully implement new technical solutions for AMD ICE Asset Management issues and capture operational, financial and program data analyses. - Provide system support (SharePoint, ServiceNow, Project Server, and supporting solutions) - Capture and translate complex technical requirements into functional documents and solutions - Perform data migration across multiple platforms to capture complex technical requirements - Provide file storage and record location, maintenance, and update support via SharePoint or alternative storage that best meet file/record storage and retention requirements as needed. - Maintain, update, and modernize all existing tools, to include any SharePoint applications and provide solutions and develop new tools related to achieving process improvement and automation. - Provide solutions and develop new tools related to achieving process improvement and automation. - Ensure completion of initial requirements and update with status on weekly or as-needed basis. - Develop SharePoint site page and file storage solutions for MPMU and update and maintain SharePoint Site for PMU and MPMU. - Familiar utilizing commercial off the shelf software and applications such as Tableau, Excel, SharePoint, Power BI, Power Automate. - Assist with revisions and edits to Property and Mail and Print instructions, guides, operating procedures, and other aides as needed. This includes updates to guides and instructions on how to use various tools developed or changes in processes to existing operations. - CRITICAL MEASURES OF SUCCESS: Reduce Costs, Improve Mission Responsiveness & Stronger Organizational Resilience for Business Continuity.

XLA is looking for a Senior Business SME work onsite at a federal agency in Washington, D.C.    Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - The Senior Business Subject Matter Expert is responsible for management and performance of all work under this Task Order. The Senior Business Subject Matter Expert shall be the primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer (CO) and designated Contracting Officer Representative (COR). - Provide ICE Management with support for the training planning process, to include the development of the Integrated Project Plan in communication activities, problem resolution and facilitation of AMD status meetings. In addition, provide management consultation in areas such as cross-AMD operational planning and performance measures development related to technology solutions and associated risk management, oversight of delivery, and execution of SOW task areas. - Provide subject matter expertise in support of the activities that AMD is responsible for in personal property management, and mail and print administrative operations. - Create initiatives and opportunities for cost savings in terms of reduced administrative burden to labor intensive areas of property management. - Provide solutions and develop new tools related to achieving process improvement and automation. - Ensure completion of initial requirements and update with status on weekly or as-needed basis. - Familiar utilizing commercial off the shelf software and applications such as Tableau, Excel, SharePoint, Power BI, Power Automate. - Assist with revisions and edits to Property and Mail and Print instructions, guides, operating procedures, and other aides as needed. This includes updates to guides and instructions on how to use various tools developed or changes in processes to existing operations. - Provide reporting and analytic support as requested by Section Chiefs/Team Leads and Unit Chiefs to a variety of recurring and occasional rapid turnaround data calls that are difficult to plan for. - Assist the AMD in developing the capability to establish multi-dimensional analyses that identify relationships and trends not previously understood to help surface potential risks as well as new opportunities for cost recovery and avoidance. Provide the AMD with monthly analysis reports on areas of improvement. - Oversee contractor staff and assist as needed with all tasks associated with property management and the ICE Annual Physical inventory. - CRITICAL MEASURES OF SUCCESS: Reduce Costs, Improve Mission Responsiveness & Stronger Organizational Resilience for Business Continuity.

XLA is looking for a Data Analytics Lead to work onsite at a federal agency in Washington, D.C.    Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Create initiatives and opportunities for cost savings in terms of reduced administrative burden to labor intensive areas of property management. - Provide solutions and develop new tools related to achieving process improvement and automation and provide reporting and analytic support as requested by Section Chiefs/Team Leads and Unit Chiefs to a variety of recurring and occasional rapid turnaround data calls that are difficult to plan for. - Familiar utilizing commercial off the shelf software and applications such as Tableau, Excel, SharePoint, Power BI, Power Automate. - The AMD requires data analytics expertise on hand with an in depth understanding of ICE data, systems, and operations to quickly facilitate the response to these requests. - Provide training to AMD staff as requested by management on these reporting and analytic support tools and data calls. - Most reporting and data analyses occurs on a recurring basis from weekly, monthly, quarterly, and or annual basis. - Time sensitive or ad hoc reports occur on occasion and mostly from existing tools/data. - Assist the AMD in developing the capability to establish multi-dimensional analyses that identify relationships and trends not previously understood to help surface potential risks as well as new opportunities for cost recovery and avoidance. Provide the AMD with monthly analysis reports on areas of improvement. - Develop other tools as needed on SharePoint or alternative platforms to be able to more effectively perform required tasks without consistent technical issues resulting from OCIO IT updates. - CRITICAL MEASURES OF SUCCESS: Reduce Costs, Improve Mission Responsiveness & Stronger Organizational Resilience for Business Continuity.