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At XLA, we need an Acquisition Support 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; 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.
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XLA is looking for a HR Position Classification Specialist to work full time with the ability to work remote at times. The position will be working on a federal engagement with DEA in Arlington, VA.
As a HR Specialist (Position Classification) you will:
- Review PDs in accordance with OPM Classification Standards to determine the appropriate title, series, and grade
- Prepares action plan and conducts on-site or telephonic position requirement desk audits with employees and managers in response to requests for position review and classification appeals
- Interpret and explain classification criteria, and prepare and/or presents advisory opinions on the classification of positions
- Assist with classification analyses and surveys
- Coordinate with appropriate personnel to research position structures in support of reorganizations and reclassifications, as needed, application of new classification standards, consistency reviews, and other surveys for program review and oversight
- Record the appropriate Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) assignment; position sensitivity level, and ensure all required codes are annotated on PDs
- Conduct quality checks of PDs to ensure accurate classification determination prior to submission to the government for signature
- As needed, advise client points of contact of classification process and position management considerations
- Plan and review organizational change requests and provide input on classification and position management implications
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Provide guidance to managers, as required, in classifying or reclassifying unique positions, providing authoritative advice and guidance to government hiring managers as needed
- Understand and present classification criteria, draft evaluation statements, and prepare documentation, as needed, to substantiation classification decisions;
- Review and reclassify legacy PDs, when necessary, in compliance with current classification standards, policies
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XLA is looking for a Data Analyst to work onsite at our federal customer's offices in Arlington, VA (metro accessible). The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
- Ability to create financial models in Microsoft Excel
- Devlop briefing decks in Microsoft PowerPoint or Prezi
- Demonstrate core consulting skills such as communication with clients, quality control of products/deliverables, and clear technical skill set
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XLA is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst/Project Manager to work onsite at our customer's offices in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate shall display competent supervisory ability and experience by successfully performing at least six years in a similar capacity and position as a full time supervisor. The Project Manager shall be responsible for continuous supervision, coordination, and oversight of all services to be provided under this contract:
- Plans, conducts, and supervises projects of major significance, necessitating advanced knowledge and the ability to originate and apply new and unique methods and procedures.
- Schedule work to meet completion dates, estimate work force needs, review project progress, assess risk, and make changes in methodology, where necessary.
- Communicate with all levels of the organization in a professional manner.
- Supplies professional advice and counsel to other professionals and generally operates with wide minimal daily supervision.
- Knowledge of Federal Financial Management including budget execution and automated Federal financial systems.
- Proficient in SharePoint and Microsoft Office, with advanced knowledge of Excel.
- Proficient in Unified Financial Management Systems (UFMS).
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XLA is looking for a Contract Specialist, with an active clearance, 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
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At XLA, we need a Senior Contract Analyst to support our client. The job site is in a niche area in Arlington, VA that is close to restaurants, shops, and public transportation.
Responsibilities are as follows:
- Manages the analysis of acquisition plans and procurement milestone schedules
- Initiates and/or supports meetings related to the development of a procurement package
- Manages the oversight and the compliance of procurement packages, including 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)
- Provides recommendations concerning the selection of contract type and method of acquisition
- Supervises oversight and compliance reviews of Justifications for Other-Than-Full- and-Open-Competition (JOFOCs)
- Provides expertise in the review of Determinations and Findings
- Supervises the drafting and issuing of applicable pre-award documentation analyses
- Presents or assists in presenting oversight and compliance for acquisition planning documentation for higher level reviews and approvals
- Reviews acquisition requirements documents
- Reviews and improves customer statements of work and other pre-award documentation.
- Manages and or participates in working groups.
- Manages training development and delivery
- Supervises the development of briefings and position papers, review drafts, and finalize documentation
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XLA is looking for several Bilingual Call Analysts to support our Government Client in Laguna Niguel, CA.
Responsibilities are as follows:
- Responding to requests for information, conducting searches in government databases, and searching automated systems for data and developing concise summaries with decision points under tight deadlines
- Stands ready to answer incoming calls in a timely manner from detention facilities and other stakeholders
- Quickly establishes rapport with callers, asks probing questions to identify concerns, and applies knowledge of immigration enforcement/detention to assess caller concerns
- Responsible for making database and manual queries related to individuals in detention or other persons in immigration proceedings
- Logs relevant call information into a web-based case management system, or any other IT systems used
- Works cases to be referred to an Officer/Agent, field offices, or headquarter offices for follow-up review and action
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XLA is looking for a Data Analyst/DBA for a 12 week temporary assignment. The Data Analyst/DBA DA/DBA is responsible for architecting reporting solutions for a team of business analysts tasked with tracking immigration related inquiries. While the current environment is a Microsoft Access database, the DA/DBA will be responsible for migrating the Access Database to a SQL Server environment. The DA/DBA will also be responsible for developing and maintaining Tableau Dashboards used by ICE clients, including end user support.
Duties of the DA/DBA frequently include importing, cleaning, transforming, validating, or modeling data with the purpose of understanding or making conclusions from the data for decision making purposes. The DA/DBA is responsible in running queries, reporting data and/or providing access to a limited number of database users. The DA/DBA may be required to write Data Definition Language or Data Manipulation Language SQL commands, be responsible for improving data quality and for designing or presenting conclusions gained from analyzing data using statistical tools like Microsoft Excel, SAS, SPSS, Tableau and others.
The DA/DBA will adequately and consistently review all incoming written and non-telephonic complaints submitted toU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO) Custody Programs Division (CPD), summarizing key points in each case, advising federal staff on the status, and tracking all cases. The DA/DBA shall monitor multiple internal IT systems and email accounts to identify new complaints and inquiries in real time. The DA/DBA will review and log all incoming cases into a case management system and conduct a preliminary review on the nature of the complaint/inquiry.
The DA/DBA will maintain several Tableau Interactive Dashboards of ICE Detention Facility activities. The DA/DBA will also recognize opportunities to develop new Dashboards from Spreadsheet data or directly from ICE source systems.
Additional Duties Include:
- Designing data reporting solutions for ICE ERO CPD and its organizations from Access, SQL Server, SharePoint and Tableau sources.
- Creating Data Quality reports to identify processing errors.
- Designing and implement complex Data Quality Reports, Dashboards, and Ad-hoc Reporting.
- Implementing/Document Data Warehouse best practices for the project.
- Conducting analyses using ICE databases to query and identify systemic issues.
- Assisting staff in collecting and entering performance data into the new system; Analyze, in collaboration with program/activity managers, the data gathered by developing standard reports, and ensure the ability of the system to generate ad-hoc reports.
- Conducting analyses of detention complaints submitted through DHS OIG, ICE OPR, or other oversight offices, through email or phone, as directed by federal staff.
- Conducting research using ICE databases on specific complaints, the individuals submitting those complaints, or other relevant information related to individual queries or systemic issues in ICE detention.
- Issuing dashboard reports using data stored in Microsoft Access and SharePoint databases.
- Developing and maintaining a Tableau dashboard for detention facility and call center reporting.
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XLA is looking for a Project Manager to oversee a federal contract located in Arlington, VA (metro accessible). The Project Manager shall display competent supervisory ability and experience by successfully performing at least six years in a similar capacity and position as a full time supervisor. The Project Manager will be responsible for continuous supervision, coordination, quality assurance, and oversight of all services and recruiting to be provided under this contract across multiple Task Orders:
- Plans, conducts, and supervises client projects of major significance, necessitating advanced knowledge and the ability to originate and apply new and unique project management methods and management principles.
- Coordinate with Recruiting & HR Department on all open positions, assigning proper labor categories, interviewing of candidates, and coordination of meet and greets with the customer.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple different Task Orders, client needs, personnel fluctuations, and changing priorities simultaneously with confidence, poise, and professional decorum.
- Maintain a detailed financial forecast across the contract and at the task order levels to clearly and accurately delineate anticipated monthly/quarterly/annual status of fund view.
- Organizes, directs, and coordinates the planning of all contract support activities and subordinate staff per SOW.
- Responsible for creating, maintaining, and owning customer Monthly Status Report and Quarterly Staffing Report, with special emphasis on adhering to data quality integrity.
- Dual-hat in an Account Management/Growth role, assisting XLA in the identification and pursuit of new business opportunities within the agency.
- Responsible for maintaining the project budget, available funding, and other agency related financial spreadsheets.
- Proposes resolutions and process improvement when necessary.
- Communicate with all levels of the organization in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing.
- Proficient in SharePoint and Microsoft Office, with advanced knowledge of Excel.
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Become part of the XLA team supporting the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) located in College Park, MD. The successful candidate will have a unique blend of technical knowledge, exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, extensive knowledge using various testing tools, and solid hands-on experience conducting automation testing of medium to large Government COTS/GOTS systems in both a traditional and agile implementation.
As a Senior Automation Test Engineer you provide mentorship and expertise in technologies and processes for Quality Assurance (QA) and testing. Devise and implement test strategies, review test plans, create and maintain traceability matrices, and ensure usage of tools for optimization. Update project related materials as required in applicable systems and ensure timely reporting and response to stakeholders.
Key Skills:
- Selenium
- QTest
- JIRA
- JMeter
Job Requirements:
- Experience supporting a broad range of technologies and application platforms such as Web-based applications and services, mobile technologies, client-server environments, distributed environments, and AWS Cloud services
- Develops and maintains test ware (e.g., deliverables, plans, environment, data set-up, test cases, etc.) to ensure project test requirements are met
- Excellent background in foundational concepts of testing and testing practices throughout software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Ability to perform testing on high to very high complexity projects and provide guidance, training, and mentoring
- Experience building test automation frameworks and scripts for software products deployed in a cloud or hybrid environment utilizing cloud service platforms such as AWS
- Provide QA and testing input into business decisions and participates in project risk assessment reviews to increase efficiencies and to reduce risk
- Experience and strong understanding of automation and performance tools such as Selenium, SoapUI, JMeter, JIRA, QTest, HP UFT, and LoadRunner
- Identify tasks and methods that can be automated to ensure resources are maximized
- Develop, execute, and maintain test scripts that cover a wide variety of scenarios such as smoke, functional, regression, endurance, and performance testing
- Experience building and developing test automation for APIs and Web Services using HTTP, SOAP, and REST protocols
- Ability to read Java code and create tests of code logic using Junit and other Java testing frameworks
- Experience with test data set up using SQL
- Experience with front end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Excellent collaboration skills to partner with Developers, Test Engineers and Business Analysts to execute against established test plans and timelines
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively with others in team environment
- Possesses ability to use effective facilitation skills and techniques to elicit requirements from a diverse range of stakeholders and group size
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XLA is looking to hire an E2 Travel Specialist to assist them with processing Travel Vouchers using E2 Travel Solutions. This person will be working on site at a federal agency in Arlington, VA (metro accessible).
The E2 Travel Specialist will be tasked with:
- Using financial practices to assist the OCFO
- Training and setting up new users in E2 Solutions
- Will create obligations, make travel arrangements and submit and process travel vouchers.
- Will troubleshoot issues regarding E2 Solutions document routing
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XLA is looking to hire an E2 Travel Specialist to assist them processing travel vouchers using E2 Solutions. This person will be working on site at a federal agency in Arlington, VA (metro accessible).
The E2 Travel Specialist will be tasked with:
- Using financial practices to assist the OCFO
- Training and setting up new users in E2 Solutions
- Will create obligations, make travel arrangements and submit and process travel vouchers.
- Will troubleshoot issues regarding E2 Solutions document routing
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XLA is looking for an Administrative Fiscal Assistant to work onsite at a federal agency located in Arlington, VA (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.
- Reviews execution documents (including, Obligation, Payment De-obligation, reconciliation of UDO and Purchase card transactions) in UFMS and reports using FIRST.
- Ensures financial transactions in UFMS are supported with the proper documentation and is in accordance with policy and internal control practices.
- Conducts studies, gathering and analyzing financial data, to improve the accumulation, processing, and reporting.
- Performs budget planning and related execution tasks, analyzes SID program requirements, and makes recommendations on the allocation and execution of funds.
- Conducts budget evaluations; prepares and issues time-phased schedules; prepares coordinating papers/procurement plans/procedures; integrates plans used in managing the acquisition process.
- Develops and implements financial management plans, procedures, and programs to facilitate the effective, efficient, and timely application of financial resources to facilitate accomplishment of the DEA SI Diversion mission.
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XLA is looking for an Administrative Security Assistant to support our government customer in Farmers Branch, TX. Please note the maximum rate of pay for this position is $14.42/hour and 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.
- Prepare personnel security files (PSF). Receive, review and determine the accuracy and completeness of applicant forms required for Background Investigations (BI).
- Receives and reviews documents
- Determines the accuracy and completeness of the personnel security questionnaire, processing documents and fingerprint cards.
- 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.
- Conducts database checks, inquiries, and performs data entry using a variety of U.S. Government database systems.
- Runs credit reports, processes fingerprint cards, conducts agency checks, and evaluates results.
- Processes requests for clearances, withdrawal letters, declination letters, and prepares email notifications regarding SF 312’s.
- Performs data entry, database and file maintenance along with other clerical functions.
- Provides customer service to internal and external customers via email and phone.
- 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.
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XLA is currently seeking a Financial Systems Consultant to join our team in Arlington, VA. The successful candidate will serve as a key member for a Federal Agency Consulting engagement. The candidate will provide financial system support services, specifically supporting in the role of a Momentum Systems Analyst. Additional skills and responsibilities are defined below:
- Supports the business operations of a federal client using CGI’s UFMS ERP system;
- Works cooperatively with system users and stakeholders to implement new software functions or business processes; and
- Will follow the software development lifecycle.
- Provides support for systems supporting Acquisition, Relocation, Transit Subsidy, Purchase Card Systems; includes agency internal, government wide systems, and other non-governmental systems, as appropriate. Support includes:
- Developing and Deploying System Training
- Developing and Maintaining System and Process documentation
- Developing and Maintaining User documentation
- Hotline User Support
- Developing and Maintaining System Metrics & Reports
- Executing System/Data Audits
- Testing version releases and upgrades
- Executing system data pulls and data analysis/mining tasks
- Automates manual processes with applications including, but not limited to: SQL, SharePoint, InfoPath, Captivate, Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Pro, UFMS (Momentum)
- Researches and learn new technology tools and applications to improve processes in FA and/or DEA.
- Full life-cycle support for the Financial Management Division’s (CFO) intranet and team sites (DEA-wide access = intranet, internal division/office access = team sites). SharePoint platform.
- Sample of Systems/Applications include:
- JPMorgan (Pcard)
- FPDS-NG
- UFMS (Momentum)
- Contract Portfolio (FIRST Application)
- FedBizOps
- SAM
- CPARS
- SharePoint (FC Intranet/FA Team Site)
- InfoPath
Other Responsibilities:
- Reviews and improves customer statements of work and other pre-award documentation.
- Participates in working groups.
- Reviews and participate in training development and delivery.
- Develops briefings and position papers, review drafts, and finalize documentation.
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XLA is looking for a Financial Systems Administrator to work onsite at a federal agency in Arlington, VA. The ideal candidate will provide support for all internal government systems and non-government systems. Support includes:
- Develop and deploy system training
- Develop and maintain system and process documentation
- Develop and maintain user documentation
- Hotline user support
- Develop and maintain system metrics & reports
- Execute system/data audits
- Test version releases and upgrades
- Execute system data pulls and data analysis/mining tasks
- Automate manual processes with applications including, but not limited to: SQL, SharePoint, InfoPath, Captivate, Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Pro, UFMS (Momentum)
- Research and learn new technology tools and applications to improve processes in FA and/or DEA
- Full life-cycle support for the Financial Management Division’s (CFO) intranet and team sites and SharePoint platform
- Sample of Systems/Applications include:
- JPMorgan (Pcard)
- FPDS-NG
- UFMS (Momentum)
- Contract Portfolio (FIRST Application)
- FedBizOps
- SAM
- CPARS
- SharePoint (FC Intranet/FA Team Site)
- InfoPath
