XLA is looking for an IT Specialist/Project Manager to be a senior level resource responsible for the IT and Information Security portfolio. This requires oversight of existing IT/Information Security contracts, identification of expansion opportunities, and new business to grow portfolio. This individual will be responsible for oversight of two Federal programs engaged in various IT requirements, and the implementation and adherence to information assurance and cybersecurity guidelines, regulations and mandates. The successful candidate will engage in project management serving as a liaison for the business with customers and clients, overall program development, risk management, budgeting and reporting, recruiting & staffing, and partnering with senior leadership on a regular basis. Practical experience should include, but not limited to:
- Experience managing IT projects and overseeing group of technical SMEs and other technical resources providing Cyber Security services, IT Operations, and Network Infrastructure support services
- Understanding of standards and regulations such as NIST Special Publications, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and demonstrated experience in an IT Infrastructure O&M environment
- Acting as the day-to-day point of contact for client interaction and management; contract performance and health, customer satisfaction, and participating in meetings with customer
- Understanding of project and program financial, and experience with Profit and Loss (P&L) for assigned contract
- Collaborating with senior management, subcontractors, technology partners, and government customers to lay out program strategy efforts to support delivery and growth
- Identification of resource requirements, and proper communication of those requirements in a timely manner to ensure projects are properly staffed
- Managing and coordinating with project team(s) and providing leadership & mentoring to ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables and overall effective project execution
- Program & Project Management, Operations, Budgets, Scheduling & Cost Assessment
- Business Risk Management, Organizational Change Management & Negotiation
- Develop and provide weekly program and staffing reports to the Operations team
- Other special projects and/or duties as assigned by the agency and/or the corporate office
- Experience with developing comprehensive federal proposal responses, including staffing models or plans, management, past performance, and resumes for multiple types of IT support and professional services opportunities
XLA is seeking experienced Network and Computer Systems Administrator who will be responsible for maintaining multiple computing environments by identifying network requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring network performance and managing network configuration consistency. The Network Engineer will provide engineering, design, and implementation solutions for multiple network architecture.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Must have experience with Cisco IOS specifically Firewalls ASA5506, ASA5545, CISCO Nexus & Catalyst Switches, WAN Networking Infrastructure, VMware SRM, NetApp SnapMirror, and familiar with Windows OS (Server 2016+ / Windows 10+) and AD
- Optimize system operation and resource utilization
- Perform system capacity analysis and planning
- Resolve performance problems with the servers, desktops and network components
- Provide resolution of system failures and degradations
- Responsible to maintain LAN/WAN/Wireless services and connectivity
- Maintain data centers, cabling, wiring closets, servers, consoles, switches, routers, etc.
- Monitor network and systems health, responding appropriately to network alerts and events
- Diagnose and troubleshoot network issues on a day-to-day basis
- Configure routers, switches, firewalls, servers, cabling, and related equipment
- Maintain redundancy across the network and identify areas of inefficiency
- Adhere to Change Control procedures and plan implementations around existing maintenance windows
- Provide documentation of projects and installations. Serve as engineer in on-call rotation
- Perform various other duties and projects as assigned
- Maintain and deploy policy changes to firewalls and load balancers
- Incident and request Management
- Design and implementation of Network equipment and technologies
- Work and participate in Network projects
- Provide Network support for IT projects
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
- While performing the duties, this position regularly requires to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 lbs.
- Will be required to be on-site, Lorton, VA, for first 2 weeks and then on-site 1 to 2 days a week for systems maintenance and updates.
The Team Lead provides management and oversight of XLA personnel supporting our DHS client. Reporting to the Assistant Program Manager (APM), the Team Lead provides supervision, leadership, and accountability of team’s personnel. The Team Lead is responsible for all duties and responsibilities assigned by our DHS PSU client and APM in support for the processing and maintenance of Personnel Security Files (PSFs).
Activities and Duties:
- Provide management and oversight of XLA personnel supporting the PSU requirement to process personnel security actions for Entry-On-Duty (EOD), suitability, eligibility for access to National Security Information (NSI).
- Coordinate with APM, Federal supervisor and Section Chief on all section activities and directions.
- Follow time keeping procedures (verify and approve), facilitate and promote training to include cross training, prepare and conduct XLA personnel performance evaluations, assist APM/PM, Section Chief as necessary.
- Clearly define expectations and advice on a formal/informal basis regarding performance and maintain personal effectiveness.
- Performs the duties of a Personnel Security Assistant (PSA)
Team Lead Requirements:
Coordinates with PSU, XLA personnel, and XLA corporate management on all PSU activities and directions; liaises with Government and XLA as required.
- Monitors and assists XLA personnel with time keeping procedures (verify and approve), facilitates and promotes XLA required trainings, prepares and conducts personnel performance evaluations, and facilitates necessary actions to XLA corporate.
- Coordinates with APM and Govt. stakeholders on all contract activities, direction and special requests
- Provide leadership, direction, development and employee supervision
- Provides APM with daily distributions of personnel and workload
- Assists with the handling and assignment of workload
- Recommends process improvement and efficiency as needed
- Provides weekly and monthly deliverable reports to APM
- Attend scheduled meetings with APM and other Team Leads to address issues, concerns, and areas of process improvements
- Inspires confidence and motivation, clearly defines expectations and advices on a formal/informal basis regarding job performance, and maintains personal effectiveness
- Monitors contract performance through the daily use of applicable reports, reporting systems and/or authorized databases to ensure success in meeting frequent changes in operational demands
- Use judgment to anticipate customer service needs, resolve non-routine issues and take action accordingly
- The ability to direct multiple tasks and projects; plan, control, direct, and coordinate the work of subordinates; provide administrative, legal, and technical support
XLA is looking for an Operations Trainer to work onsite at a federal agency in Farmers Branch, TX.
Activities and Duties:
- Coordinate with APM, Federal supervisor and Section Chief on all section training activities and direction.
- Facilitate and promote training to include cross training, prepare and conduct XLA personnel performance evaluations, assist APM/PM, Section Chief as necessary.
- Clearly define expectations and advice on a formal/informal basis regarding performance and maintain personal effectiveness.
- Performs the duties of a Personnel Security Assistant (PSA)
Trainer Requirements:
Coordinates with PSU, XLA personnel, and XLA corporate management on all PSU activities and directions; liaises with Government and XLA as required to ensure effective training.
- Facilitates and promotes XLA and PSU required trainings, prepares and conducts personnel performance evaluations, and facilitates necessary actions to XLA Assistant Program Manager.
- Monitor the quality and effectiveness of the learning environment and outcomes, including maintaining the Intake Training Manual with up to date procedures.
- Trainer must be able to provide feedback to both XLA and Govt stakeholders quickly and effectively.
- Delivers training to PSA’s on new or changing procedures as well as refresher training on an as needed basis.
- Develop engaging training content.
- Lead weekly training sessions and carry out PSU 6-8-week training program for ALL new hires.
- Recommends, builds and develops documentation for new business processes.
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.
XLA is looking for Screeners to support a federal customer located in the Arab States of the Persian Gulf. Multiple positions in UAE, Kuwait, KSA, and Qatar. Screeners will be able to:
- Conduct screenings, complete reports, and do all necessary background checks on locally employed persons being screened including not limited to newly hired staff;
- Screenings will include an in-depth interview utilizing a standardized interview method supported/approved by the Installation Access Application (IAA) and Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), as well as records checks and biometric enrollment;
- Utilize equipment to include NRTIO (Near Real-Time Identity Operations) biometrics, PCASS (Preliminary Credibility Assessment Screening System), and/or CELLEX;
- Work in concert with the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS), the Site Security Manager (SSM), and necessary biometrics databases in order to accomplish required screenings
- The screening process will be conducted in accordance with applicable USCENTCOM and USAFCENT security directives;
- Structure interviews to create a professional and respectful environment;
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures based upon the local environment, host nation processes, and applicable US or host nation requirements or laws;
- Contactor personnel will live off base, but will have access to some on-base facilities.
XLA is looking to hire an E2 Travel Specialist to work on site at DEA in Arlington, VA (metro accessible). Members of the XLA team work within the Financial Operations Section (FNO) by providing the E2 help desk support, answering questions, researching travel documents, routing issues, and maintaining E2 Access Forms. Employees with the Travel Services Unit work closely with the E2 Travel Helpdesk. Team members provide helpdesk support to all inquiries pertaining to E2 travel responding and researching all questions. This helpdesk support is provided to all personnel at DEA. Our team assists DEA employees to ensure all Travel Cards are being used in accordance with all regulations. In addition, our team members generate E2 usage reports and provide cost comparisons for E2 travelers creating documents tracking E2 progress. This information is used to update quarterly travel savings and used in the Office of Finance newsletter.
The E2 Travel Specialist will be tasked with:
- Creating new E2 accounts for travelers
- Advising travelers on how to complete authorizations and submit travel vouchers in E2
- Advising travelers on all agency travel policies
- Troubleshooting and resolving issues with rejected E2 documents from UFMS
- Maintaining database for documents on local intranet
XLA is looking for a Training Specialist to work at a federal agency in Arlington, VA (metro accessible). Responsibilities include:
- Prepare training cirriculum and materials using PowerPoint at the direction of the federal agency.
- Training materials will include completion ceritification.
- Video editing as needed.
- All materials will be written in English, Spanish and Thai and will be provided at the discretion of the federal agency.
XLA is currently seeking a Contracts Associate to support the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) in Washington, DC. The Contracts Associate provides support to USAID offices in the contracting and onboarding of political transition and stabilization response personnel worldwide. This position plays a pivotal role supporting USAID offices in fast-paced, dynamic environments and is critical to the successful implementation of USAID/OTI’s programs and fulfillment of USAID/OTI’s mandate.
The Contracts Assistant will focus on working closely with and providing direct support to the Contracts Team to complete administrative tasks. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following.
- Provide executive support to Contracts Team including scheduling meetings or conference calls, preparing materials for use in meetings/discussions, and monitoring incoming correspondence for upcoming deadlines or items requiring immediate attention;
- Responsible for the organization and maintenance of the correspondence and records function for the Contracts Team:
- Ensure records are maintained properly in accordance with ADS policies:
- Responsible for scanning and uploading all required Personal Services Contracts (PSC) documents to Agency Secure Image and Storage Tracking System (ASIST);
- Save all important correspondence/distributions and complete contract checklists:
- Ensure all executed actions are uploaded into ASIST;
- Responsible for auditing P drive contract files and saving contract documentation:
- Assist with content and knowledge management through research and analysis, documenting lessons learned and best practices, updating communications on internal documents and/or sites, and maintaining electronic and hard copy filing systems while ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all documentation;
- Provide administrative support to the Contracts Team including general email correspondence, task initiation and follow-up, data entry, composing documents, proofreading and formatting, filing, scanning, and other administrative requirements;
- Assist the Contracts Team with logistical support, complete Tally Sheets, and print and send PeopleTrak reports;
- Learn contracting procedures;
- Provide support to Contracts Specialists and perform other duties as assigned.
XLA is looking for an Administrative Assistant to support our Government Client in their Arlington, VA location (metro accessible).
The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for:
- Assisting in the preparation of presentation materials
- Providing general office, research, administrative, and clerical support, word processing, document preparation/management, and file maintenance, as required
- Managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and setting up conference rooms/conferences, as necessary
- Maintaining confidentiality of information
- Canceling and/or rescheduling commitments as required by higher priority demands or special commitments
- Working effectively with personnel from other branches and divisions
- Tracking documents through various approval processes within the agency as each relates to its respective policies, practices, and procedures
- Ordering, distributing, and maintaining office supplies and equipment
- Answering incoming phone calls, receive packages, greet and direct visitors to appropriate points of contact
- Attend meetings and prepare document minutes to be distributed to key personnel
- Other duties as assigned
XLA is looking for a Junior Financial Auditor to sit onsite at our customer's offices in Washington, D.C. Duties and responsibilities include:
- Knowledge of Federal Financial Management systems.
- Basic understanding of financial management evaluations and reviews.
- Support the development of recommendations related to financial audit reviews and the associated corrective action plans.
- Field and assist Mid Professional Auditor with answering questions regarding finance, budget, and auditing matters.
- Assist/support strategic planning efforts for audit/financial plans.
- Assist with internal audit services and OMB Circular No. A-123 control testing.
- Assist with the preparation and analysis of risk assessment.
- Detail-oriented, with strong attention to detail.
- Must be willing to travel to all District Offices as needed.
XLA is looking for multiple Administrative Security Assistants to support our government customer in Farmers Branch, TX. Please note that all applicants must be eligible to obtain a US Government Security Clearance.
The Administrative Security Assistant will initiate, receive, review and determine the accuracy and completeness of personnel security forms.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manages the security application process and assist applicants through the process.
- Supports the development of contract deliverables.
- Conducts database checks, inquiries, and performs data entry using a variety of U.S. Government database systems.
- Prepare personnel security files (PSF).
- Receive, review and determine the accuracy and completeness of applicant forms required for Background Investigations (BI).
- Determines the accuracy and completeness of the personnel security questionnaire.
- Runs credit reports, processes fingerprint cards, conducts agency checks, and evaluates results.
- Identifies potential reciprocity and previous investigations, issues on security forms and obtains any missing information from applicant.
- Verifies the appropriate level of background investigation being requested.
- Processes requests for clearances, withdrawal letters, declination letters, and prepares email notifications.
- Performs general clerical functions to include: data entry, database and file maintenance.
- Provides customer service to internal and external customers via email and phone.
- Maintains the PSU file and mailrooms.
- Ensures all documents required for suitability processing are included, completed and ready for EOD (Entry on Duty).
- Assists other teams (Investigations, Intake, EOD, File Room, etc.) on special projects as needed.
XLA is looking for an experienced Senior Federal Proposal Writer to join our corporate team based out of Vienna, VA. Telework is available, but the candidate must be able to participate in virtual zoom meetings as necessary.
The Senior Proposal Writer collaborates with XLA Subject Matter Experts and program/technical team members to develop compliant, responsive, and compelling proposals in response to Federal Government solicitations. The ideal candidate will have experience working past performance, corporate experience, technical approaches and staffing resume volumes, which includes qualifying opportunities to align with solicitation requirements. The candidate will also work to further mature and maintain a company proposal library repository.
Position Description/Responsibilities:
- Writes and leads technical, management, staffing/resume, and/or past performance sections and volumes. Ensures Pricing volumes are properly included in final work product.
- Provides direction and oversight to supporting writers; maintaining tight deadlines and color team schedules for all participants.
- Works as part of a collaborative team to clearly articulate solution and strategy, approach to performing the work, experience, win themes, and discriminators.
- Applies communication and interviewing skills to gather needed information from internal and external personnel to support writing activities.
- Writes clear, persuasive, and articulate proposal sections; translates complex ideas into easily understandable text.
- Uses initiative to anticipate proposal challenges and contribute to team efforts without managerial prompting.
- Engages Business Development and Technical/Operation Subject Matter Experts to develop and refine responses to government solicitations; Interviews pursuit stakeholders to obtain information, develop appropriate content, and garner approvals.
- Works to both mature and maintain a company proposal library.
- Develops and implements process improvements to help improve proposal quality.
XLA is looking for a Travel Analyst to support a federal agency located in Washington, D.C. Telework is currently permitted. Responsibilities will include:
- Provide a lead Analyst responsible for reviewing the priorities and deadlines for the day, week, month and assigning tasks appropriately to the contract team.
- Serve as the key travel contact personnel for Fraud Section employees. In this role the contractor shall provide technical, policy, and process advice and guidance on travel to employees, attorneys, and management officials.
- Interpret official temporary duty (TDY) travel requests and prepare travel authorizations based on traveler, Section, and mission needs. Ensure that the requests comply with Division and Department policies and procedures. Ensure submission of travel authorizations are completed in a timely manner that complies with Department policies and processes.
- Process and submit travel vouchers for reimbursement of funds and ensure all policies and processes are followed. Ensure submissions of travel vouchers are conducted in a timely manner that complies with Department policies.
- Review all travel authorizations and vouchers within the Division’s travel system (E2 Solutions) for errors prior to the submission for approval. Conduct adjustments to travel requests when discrepancies are discovered.
- Provide timely updates to travelers, routing officials and authorizing officials when changes occur with travel requests.
- For official travel outside the U.S., the Contractor shall coordinate and obtain documents including official passports and assists employees in applying for visas. The Contractor shall contact the foreign embassy for additional information when needed and provide information to State Department to obtain country clearances.
- Conduct monthly travel updates to address any open travel obligations that remain open in E2 Solutions more than 30 days after the traveler’s departure date.
- Act as a liaison between Division’s finance section and FRD travel teams concerning travel policy questions, policy interpretation and vouchers/authorizations issues.
- Make reservations for travelers utilizing E2 Solutions in situations where travelers are unable to make reservations on their own.
- The Contractor shall assist with evaluating the current state of FRD’s travel operations and recommend improvements, document processes, and develop and update metrics for senior leadership review. Updated metric reporting will be required monthly to ensure travel authorization and vouchers are processing timely and accurately.
- The Contractor shall assist Fraud Section management with creating Power-Point slides, website content, tutorials, and other work product related to the travel program for Section dissemination.
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 for a Jr. Contract Specialist to support our federal customer. The job site is in a niche area in Arlington, VA that is close to restaurants, shops, and public transportation. The position is currently working remotely.
The responsibilities for the Jr. Contract Specialist are as follows:
- Develop acquisition plans and procurement milestone schedules;
- Coordinate tasks and attend meetings related to the development of a procurement package;
- Prepare procurement packages, including preparation and review of requirements documentation (e.g., Statements of Work (SOWs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Statement of Need (SON), Performance Work Statement (PWS)), market research documentation, independent government cost estimates (IGCEs), draft evaluation factors, applicable pre-award determinations and findings, and applicable pre-award clearances and reviews (e.g., Small Business Set-Aside Review and Information Technology Checklist);
- Provide recommendations concerning the selection of contract type and method of acquisition;
- Prepare and assist with the preparation of Justifications for Other-Than-Full- and-Open-Competition (JOFOCs);
- Prepare or assist with the preparation of Determinations and Findings;
- Draft or assist in drafting and issuing applicable pre-award synopses; and
- Present or assist in presenting acquisition planning documentation for higher level reviews and approvals
- Review of acquisition requirements documents.
- Review and improve customer statements of work and other pre-award documentation.
- Participate in working groups.
- Review and participate in training development and delivery.
- Develop briefings and position papers, review drafts, and finalize documentation.
XLA is looking for a Jr. Financial Analyst to work onsite at a federal agency in Arlington, VA (metro accessible).
Requires two (2) years of relevant experience. Relevant experience may include, but is not limited to strategic, business and action planning for the cost and schedule performance of programs. Duties will include:
- Coordinate with government representatives and vendors to verify billing charges and periods of performance;
- Record a variety of source documentation information into financial management and other systems, spreadsheets, and databases;
- Audit, analyze, and track expenditures on funding accounts to meet current legal funding requirements;
- Utilize financial management and data systems to process, verify, and submit payments;
- Initiate account replenishment requests and dispursement of funds.
XLA is looking for a Financial Management Analyst to sit onsite at our customer's offices in Washington, D.C.
- Experience with processing financial documents and transactions using a Momentum based Financial Management System (Amend 0001)
- Experience providing general financial management and budgetary support
- Experience performing Accounting Data Analysis, Records Examiner/Analyst and Financial Analyst tasks
- Must have experience performing general liaison functions between program office and/or centralized payment office with respect to budget execution
- Experience monitoring and analyzing the financial condition of assigned programs to determine if actions are financially sound
- Expereince retrieving and reviewing financial reports
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of Federal Travel Regulations (FTR)
- Knowledge of Government Accounting Systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Access, with advanced knowledge of Excel
- Experience in conducting financial analysis and communicating results
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Must be detail-oriented
XLA is looking for a Contract Specialist to support our federal customer. The job site is in a niche area in Arlington, VA that is close to restaurants, shops, and public transportation. The position is currently working remotely and subject to change.
The responsibilities for the Contract Specialist are as follows:
- Develop acquisition plans and procurement milestone schedules;
- Coordinate tasks and attend meetings related to the development of a procurement package;
- Prepare procurement packages, including preparation and review of requirements documentation (e.g., Statements of Work (SOWs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Statement of Need (SON), Performance Work Statement (PWS)), market research documentation, independent government cost estimates (IGCEs), draft evaluation factors, applicable pre-award determinations and findings, and applicable pre-award clearances and reviews (e.g., Small Business Set-Aside Review and Information Technology Checklist);
- Provide recommendations concerning the selection of contract type and method of acquisition;
- Prepare and assist with the preparation of Justifications for Other-Than-Full- and-Open-Competition (JOFOCs);
- Prepare or assist with the preparation of Determinations and Findings;
- Draft or assist in drafting and issuing applicable pre-award synopses; and
- Present or assist in presenting acquisition planning documentation for higher level reviews and approvals
- Review of acquisition requirements documents.
- Review and improve customer statements of work and other pre-award documentation.
- Participate in working groups.
- Review and participate in training development and delivery.
- Develop briefings and position papers, review drafts, and finalize documentation.
XLA is looking for a Financial Analyst/SME to support a federal customer in Washington, D.C. The Financial Analyst
shall have at least 6 years’ experience analyzing data from financial and case processing information systems. Experience reviewing records to assure compliance with rules and regulations. Prior knowledge of or experience with government audits is beneficial.
