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XLA is looking for a Technical Writer to sit on site at our customer's offices in Washington D.C. The Technical Writer will be responsible for: - Drafting reports regarding ODCR mission activities, including researching and compiling relevant information from multiple data sources, analyzing data to identify trends, triggers, and barriers, and compiling information to service ODCR customers and meet ICE reporting requirements; - Drafting briefs regarding ODCR mission activities, including identifying relevant audience and tailoring information to specific needs and areas of responsibility, compiling relevant information from multiple data sources, analyzing data to identify trends, triggers, and barriers, aggregating and integrating program information, tracking ICE program outputs and outcomes, utilizing latest graphic design and statistical software, and compiling information to service ODCR customers and meet ICE reporting requirements;  - Drafting standard operating procedures and assessments regarding ODCR mission activities, including using qualitative and quantitative data in assessment process, including researching and compiling relevant information from multiple data sources, analyzing data to identify trends, triggers, and barriers, participating in assessment process, drafting recommendations to resolve identified concerns, and compiling information to service ODCR customers and meet ICE reporting requirements;  - Editing reports, briefs, standard operating procedures, and assessments to ensure accuracy, reviewing citations and underlying data, and ensuring professional business standards.

XLA is looking for an Executive Assistant to work onsite at our customer's offices in Arlington, VA. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Create expense report and attach receipt after expense is submitted. - Book travel (air & rail), hotel, and rental car. - Reserve an open/enclosed individual room, conference room at different AFS location. - Assist with setting up a meeting or an event. - Onsite meetings/events – reserve space, order catering, print materials. - Offsite meetings/events – locate and reserve a restaurant that can host the appropriate event, set up space, print materials. - Manage calendar - Accept/decline invitations - Schedule meetings on behalf of the MD/SM - Order business cards and assist with uploading business cards into the MD’s/SM’s Outlook contact folder. - MD/SM specific tasks (generating weekly reports, printing RFQ’s, scanning and emailing documents, converting files [PDF, Word, etc.], etc.). - Assist in the application and/or renewal of passport or visa. - Notarize documents. We have a Notary Public for the state of Virginia and Maryland. - Client/Employee Relation: - Assist visitors/clients from a different state with hotel, restaurant and other related conveniences. - At the Glebe location, assist with escorting visitors and foreign nationals. - Submit required visitation form for Accenture LLP employees and foreign nationals.  

  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.

XLA is looking for multiple Administrative Security Assistant 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 a Federal Travel Project Manager to support a federal customer in Washington, D.C.   Primary objective of this requirement is to provide a Federal Agency Finance Staff (FS) Travel Services Group (TSG) support in the planning, operations, policy and oversight of the Department’s Travel Program.   TSG is responsible for travel policy, travel reporting and data analysis, travel programs, and travel systems operations and maintenance across all components of the Department. The programs that are the responsibility of TSG are: the ETS Program, the Travel Card Program, the Relocation and Taxable Travel program and the Conference Program. Other programs may emerge as Government-wide and/or the Department’s requirements change. The Contractor shall assist in the management, oversight and implementation of programs and systems that fall under the responsibility of TSG.   Specific tasks to lead or perform may include: Programs -Developing and maintaining project plans, including component sequencing schedules, change management plans, and, various communication and component outreach plans; -Developing innovative communication methods to assist in communicating key travel program information to TSG serviced customers; -Developing business process documentation and making recommendations on re-engineering of business processes; -Providing user technical helpdesk support for TSG managed systems; -Processing, tracking and managing the conference program. This includes managing data calls, analyzing conference submissions and coordinating conference requests with senior leadership; -Preparing organizational charts and recommendations for staffing of travel programs and initiatives.   Policy Support -Researching statutes, regulations, case laws and other administrative authorities impacting travel programs and policies that fall under the responsibility of TSG; -Conducting analysis of guidance issued by external entities (e.g. GSA, OMB etc.) in order to determine whether existing policies and procedures are impacted and updating existing policies and procedures as required by the TSG Program Manager; -Developing and disseminating documentation to advise Component Travel Coordinators, and other stakeholders of changes to policies, procedures and/or other senior-level initiatives; -Assisting with researching and answering travel policy questions submitted by Component Travel Coordinators, travelers and other stakeholders serviced by TSG; -Attending meetings that pertain to the Department’s travel, relocation and conference policies and recording meeting minutes. Reporting and Data Analysis -Preparing, analyzing, and reviewing reports using the various travel program vendor databases and submitting reports to Component travel coordinators, senior leadership and/or external sources (e.g. GSA, OMB etc.) as required; -Developing and maintaining travel dashboards to support and track Component compliance with key travel and cost metrics; -Developing and maintaining databases, formats, or other vehicles for gathering, tracking and reporting the Department’s conference dates, locations, and costs; -Submitting conference data calls to Components and developing quarterly, annual and ad-hoc conference reports; -Analyzing travel card delinquency data and coordinating with Component Travel Coordinators and card holders to resolve delinquencies. Training -Preparing training plans, curriculum and manuals that pertain to travel and conference policies and programs. -Preparing outreach documents to include email announcements, meeting agendas and minutes, and memos that pertain to travel and conference training -Conducting Department-wide training on travel policies, programs, and initiatives. -Shall assist in ensuring the Department’s travel programs and systems are operating as required by the Department’s contracts with the various service providers. This may include performing user acceptance testing for new releases, investigating user issues as they become apparent, briefing leadership on operational issues and proposing recommendations for resolution.  

XLA is looking for an Internal Audit and Financial Statement Preparation SME to support a federal customer in Washington, D.C.   The ideal candidate shall work at the direction of the Audits and Internal Controls Unit Team Lead performing the following:   Internal Audit Support - Assisting with the annual risk assessment; - Documenting or updating key business process narratives; - Developing or updating self-assessment guide questions; - Preparing or updating key business process test strategies, standard review procedures and test plans; - Selecting audit samples; - Executing test plans; - Preparing audit workpapers with tic marks and cross-referencing; - Preparing audit reports; - Preparing an annual summary of audit results for all audits performed   Financial Statement Preparation Support - Performing tie-point analysis from the general ledger, identifying, and recommending solutions to determine the cause and resolving errors. - Recommending accounting entries/transactions, as necessary, to include budgetary and proprietary accounts for accounting activities; - Preparing Prepared by Client (PBC) items for submission to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and external auditors by specified due dates; - Reviewing PBC work products received from external Financial Statement Group (FSG) sources for completeness/accuracy and submission to the OIG and external auditors by specified due dates; - Providing assistance to Government staff in the breakout and review of large, complex files from many external sources prior to finalizing the information as it pertains to quarterly and consolidated statements; - Providing ongoing support in preparing/negotiating/completing quarterly financial statement preparation in compliance with statement deadlines imposed by Governing Agencies including the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)  

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) who will possess a broad knowledge of the domain including network security, system security, web-based application scanning, risk assessments, security engineering, etc. Experience working with Security Operation Center (SOC) type tools is highly desirable. SME will support a Federal Civilian Agency with vulnerability management and incident response work with a major focus on reviewing cloud-based assets in Amazon Web Services (AWS). 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 - Review AWS implementations - 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

XLA is looking for a Senior Fianncial Specialist to work onsite at a federal agency in Washington, D.C. As the Senior Financial Specialist, this individual will work with the the Financial teams as part of Debt Collections Program.   Primary job duties will include, but are not limited to: - Examination and appraisal of financial records - Financial and manaement reports - Management Controls - Policies and practices affecting the operating results of an activity - Experience reviewing records to assure compliance with rules and regulations - Experience testing and evaluating management practices and procedures in regards to sound internal controls - Recommend process improvements

XLA is looking for a Data Scientist to work onsite at a federal agency in Washington, D.C. The Data Scientist will support the establishment and capabilities of a Data Management and Analytics Unit. Specifically:   Assist with developing a Data Analysis Plan and Implementation - Help Formulate Objectives of the Analysis Study - Identify Potential Agency Components/Programs - Identify Responsible Parties for Data Collection and Data Analytics - Develop Analytical Questions - Develop Table of Contents for Analysis   Describe Data Analytics that will be performed - Describe the Type of Analytics - Identify the Types of Data - Determine the Format and Scale of Data   Design the Data Collection Methods (Methodology) - Determine Data Sources - Identify Strategies and/or Methods for Data Collection - Surveys, Interviews, Focus Groups, etc. - Define and Assess the Data Quality and Standards - Determine Statistical Techniques   Present Examples/Use Cases of Data - Compile and Organize the Data - Process, Cleanse, and Categorize the Data - Normalize, Analyze, and Interpret Data Using Systems Support Tools such as SAS, Tableau, R, Access, and Excel Applications Software - Generate Prelim Hypotheses - Conduct Analysis to Validate Data and/or Disprove Hypotheses   Assist with developing Strategies for Data Management, Documentation and Archiving - Managing, Storing, and Curating Data - Metadata Standards and Data Documentation - Data Preservation Strategy and Standards   Assist with developing Data Security and Confidentiality Procedures - Gather and/or Utilize Formal Information/Data Security Standards - Identify Main Risks to Data Security - Adopt Relevant Policies on Data Security  

XLA is looking for a Senior Accountant to work onsite at a federal agency in Washington, D.C. As the Senior Accountant, this individual will lead audit teams performing Government Audits as part of Debt Collections Program.   Primary job duties will include, but are not limited to: - Examination and appraisal of financial records - Financial and management reports - Management Controls - Policies and practices affecting the operating results of an activity - Experience reviewing records to assure compliance with rules and regulations - Experience testing and evaluating management practices and procedures in regards to sound internal controls - Recommend process improvements

XLA is looking for a Financial Project Manager to work onsite at a federal agency in Washington, D.C. As the Project Manager, this individual will lead a highly skilled team performing in the following task areas as part of a Debt Collections program: (i) Internal Audit Support; (ii) Financial Management Support; (iii) Financial Operations Support and (iv) Other Related Financial Support Services.  Primary job duties will include, but are not limited to: - Recommend business process and procedural improvements and provide analysis of the training needed to implement the recommended improvements. - Monitoring utility of process improvements. - Ensure Component Agency is prepared for all audits and reviews, internal and external, and remain audit ready at all times. - Familiarity with Federal Debt Collections and financial reporting requirements. - Experience with the Federal procurement process including the contract, pre-award procedures, post-award procedures, and invoicing.  

XLA is looking for a Financial Analyst SME that has experience working with Federal Financial Accounting. The ideal candidate will have the following experience: - Have demonstrated knowledge of Federal financial statements and working knowledge of reviewing OMB and Treasury guidance regarding General purpose and reclassified financial statements. - Shall have experience analyzing data from financial systems. - Must demonstrate ability to review transactions or documents to assure compliance with rules and regulations. Ability to work with and out of multiple systems simultaneously. - Must be able to research and respond to inquiries. 

XLA is looking for a Financial Analyst/Project Manager that has experience working with Federal Financial Accounting. The ideal candidate will have the following experience: - Have demonstrated knowledge of Federal financial statements and working knowledge of reviewing OMB and Treasury guidance regarding General purpose and reclassified financial statements. - Shall have experience overseeing a team of 10+ resources. - Shall have experience analyzing data from financial systems. - Must demonstrate ability to review transactions or documents to assure compliance with rules and regulations. Ability to work with and out of multiple systems simultaneously. - Must be able to research and respond to inquiries. 

  XLA is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer with management experience that has experience running a SOC within the DoD and have managed the Security Operations Team.   The responsibilities and duties include:   - Follow DoD and DoN guidance and instruction specifically, DoD Instruction 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF). - IT Security Incident Response support services respond to and report all IT incidents, ranging from security violations (i.e., information spillage and unauthorized usage) to suspicious activity reports. - Perform monthly vulnerability scans utilizing DoD/DoN mandated practices and software utilities. Monthly vulnerability scans must be performed using Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) tools and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) tool. - Perform monitoring and reporting using CYBER SECURITY detection suites including Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems/Intrusion Protection Systems (IDS/IPS), Host-Based Security System (HBSS), and Security Event Management Systems (SEM). - Report all vulnerabilities to DoN authorities as required/mandated. - Document the infrastructure, services, and applications consistent with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF). - Coordinate with NEN cyber security personnel on cyber security policies, procedures, issues, problems, risks, and incidents. - Develop, maintain, and monitor the necessary artifacts for RMF package submission to receive Authorization to Operate (ATO) or ATO w/conditions. - Respond, coordinate, and collect all artifacts associated with all suspected or validated system and/or network suspicious activities, discovery requests, intrusions, and spillages, as specified by Fleet Cyber Command directives with proper DoN and DoD authorities. - Participate in the development and support of the Insider Threat Program. - Ensure Government personnel are aware of continuing education requirements and deadlines. Ensure Contractor personnel meet continuing education requirements and deadlines such that cyber security certifications are maintained. - Monitor and execute compliance as defined by On-Line Compliance Reporting System (OCRS) for the DoN. Monitor and execute compliance as defined by Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM) for the DoN. - Update and validate policies, processes, and SOPs in accordance with DoN and DoD policies and regulations. - Complete and submit all DoD, DoN compliance reports within the designated timeframes. - Maintain and review all artifacts associated with the Cyber Security Program for transparent access by the ITD. - Update all relevant cyber security policies and procedures as needed and as required. - Respond to 24/7 mission critical incidents onsite or remotely within a two-hour window. - Ensure policy and processes are being performed and/or perform Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs), patches, and updates, as needed/required. - Ensure all ITD solutions meet or exceed all CYBER SECURITY accreditation requirements. - Ensure that all mandated documentation is created or updated during any corrective or improvement cycle and properly submitted to the CM library. - Standardize technical standards and development practices. - Continually review policies and process looking for efficiencies in the creation, review, and submission of accreditation packages reducing the time to achieve ATO from the Navy Authorizing Official (NAO). - Provide support for ITD incident management responsibilities which include the gathering, analysis, responding to DoN and/or DoD alerts on suspicious and/or inappropriate activity on networks/systems. Ensure government leadership is notified of incidents within an hour of the event and provided updates on established schedules as necessary. - Ensure a secure, certifiable infrastructure, core services, and applications are maintained and vulnerabilities are mitigated in compliance with DoD and DoN requirements. - Ensure defense-in-depth to include integrity, availability, authenticity, confidentiality, and non-repudiation of information is accomplished. - Ensure all security incidents ranging from suspicious activity to security violations (e.g., information spillage and unauthorized usage) are promptly reported and addressed. - Ensure multiple security countermeasures to protect the integrity of information assets are executed. - Ensure contractor performance has been benchmarked and compared to industry peers (i.e., meeting or exceeding industry standards). - Ensure strengths and weaknesses in Information Assurance functional area are identified and addressed as appropriate. - Ensure underlying drivers of performance gaps have been diagnosed, if applicable. - Ensure performance improvements have been prescribed. - Ensure system and applications approval processes and timelines are streamlined. - Ensure infrastructure continually meets or exceeds current compliance rating which is based off of the DoN Command Security Inspection (CSI) or DOD Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI) programs/ CCORI program and requirements.

XLA is looking for a Program Manager to oversee a large contract with a law enforcement agency in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The functional support will span multiple areas, including project management, engineering, software development and maintenance, data management, systems analysis and integration, program management assistance, daily operations, and customer service. Deployment of capabilities and support of systems at locations worldwide is required. The Program Manager is responsible for the team to be innovative, comprehensive, and executed as an integrated team with the Government.   Responsibilities: - Overall manager for the contractor effort who will serve as the Contractor's authorized point of contact with the Contracting Officer Representative. - Provide overall, on-site, day-to-day managements of the program and it inherent projects, personnel planning, and quality control necessary to ensure effective contract performance. - Ensure personnel accessing information systems meet the applicable training and certification requirements. - Responsible for managing scope, budget, schedule and performance. - Provides direction, prioritization, coordination, and conflict resolution while managing project teams that accomplish project objectives. - Routinely conduct in-depth reviews to identify progress, risks, and other issues that impact the success of the project. - Provide status reports and other deliverables as required. - Routinely identify and execute recommendations that are innovative ideas for process efficiencies that facilitate improved service delivery. - Develop, update and brief project plans as required. - Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team of technical and technical support staff for Government customers in the information technology domain.

XLA is looking for multiple candidates to work at CMS in Lawton, OK. This position will be required to work Tuesday-Friday, from 1:45pm to 10:15pm, Saturdays from 10:45am to 7:15pm. Telework is currently available to all staff once trained.   The position responsibilities include:  - You will provide telephone and computer support by following specific scripts and guidelines and you will be seated at a computer for the majority of your shift. - Post information to agency records and modify forms or records. - Perform data entry and retrieval and perform arithmetical computations. - Conduct outbound telephone support calls. - Receive coaching/feedback and implement/take action to make changes as appropriate. - Participate in internal training through company learning management system and passing certification tests. - Maintain required production and quality standards as outlined by the contract. - Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

XLA is looking for a Financial Reviewer Analyst to support a federal agency located in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting/bookkeeping experience in the federal space. Candidate will have demonstrated ability to review entries and ensure transactions match supporting documents. Ability to analyze, prepare and enter corrections as needed. Ability to research and trace transactions in various financial or accounting systems. Ability to download data to spreadsheets and perform analysis based on inquiries. Will have professional oral and written communications skills to respond to voice messages and e-mails. Have the ability to work in the Treasury systems. Possess the ability to work efficiently in Excel (Pivot tables, create formulas) via a standard hard copy document. Must be able to reconcile documents to financial reports.  Working knowledge of GTAS, FBwT, IPAC and CARS.  

XLA is looking for a Bookkeeper to support a federal agency located in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting/bookkeeping experience in the federal space. Candidate will have demonstrated ability to review entries and ensure transactions match supporting documents. Have the ability to trace transactions in the systems. Possess good oral and written skills in order to respond to inquiries. Have the ability to work in the Treasury systems. Possess the ability to work efficiently in Excel (Pivot tables, create formulas) via a standard hard copy document. Must be able to reconcile documents to financial reports.

XLA is looking for a Accounting Supervisor/Team Lead to support a federal agency located in Washington, DC.  The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting, and financial statement experience in the federal space. The Accounting Supervisor/Team Lead will provide oversight to staff activities to help ensure the completion of all tasks are on time.  Candidate must have a demonstrated knowledge of federal accounting, accounts receivables, federal USSGL, budget execution and demonstrate a working knowledge of GTAS, IPAC and CARS.  Shall have experience analyzing data from financial systems. Must demonstrate ability to review transactions or documents to assure compliance with rules and regulations. Ability to work with and out of multiple systems simultaneously. Must be able to research and respond to inquiries.

 XLA is looking for a Contract Specialist to support our client. The job site is in a niche area in Arlington, VA that is close to restaurants, shops, and public transportation.   Here is what you need to know about the responsibilities: - 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 - 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