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Posted Date 21 hours ago(3/22/2023 9:52 AM)
XLA is looking for a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to work on a part-time basis (88%) to support a Federal Agency in Washington, DC.   The SME will support the Workiva Compliance Use-Case, to provide guidance and direction in A-123 compliance testing and training activities, the process documentation standardization task, annual risk assessment task, and audit liaison efforts. The Senior Consultant shall provide the planning and implementation at the project level for areas identified for process improvement, opportunities to standardize and integrate processes that will increase efficiencies, open obligation review and certification, developing and enhancing open obligation and open receiver processes and procedures, assistance in the execution of control testing, and draft results and recommendations for improvement. This position requires the following experience, education, knowledge and skills:   - Federal financial reporting (GTAS), reconciliations (FBWT, Payroll) and Financial Statement preparation - Chief Financial Officer Act Audits - OMB Circular A-123 audits - Certified and well versed in Wdesk cloud-based repository and reporting system - Federal financial operations and system use and preferable 3-5 years’ experience with CGI Momentum - Related federal financial management laws, standards, and guidance - Federal audit standards and guidance - Subject Mater Expert (SME) data gathering and analysis - SME with analytical tools such as Power BI, Excel, etc. - Business process reviews and reengineering - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Extensive knowledge and experience in Audit Readiness reviews at locations outside of the candidate’s normal workspace, this includes on-site reviews.
Job ID
2023-3968
Location
US-DC-
Posted Date 21 hours ago(3/22/2023 9:46 AM)
XLA is looking for a Project Manager to work on a part-time basis (88%) to support a Federal Agency in Washington, DC.   The Project Manager will provide oversight and day-to-day management of Contractor staff activities to ensure the completion of all tasks are on time, within budget, and in accordance with Contractor’s Quality Assurance Plan. The Contractor will support the Workiva Compliance Use-Case and the management of the A-123 compliance program. This Contractor shall oversee services to support the FMD in areas including, but not limited to, open obligation review and certification, developing and enhancing open obligation and open receiver processes and procedures, assistance in the execution of control testing, and draft results and recommendations for improvement. This position requires the following experience, education, knowledge and skills: - Federal financial reporting (GTAS), reconciliations (FBWT, Payroll) and Financial Statement preparation - Chief Financial Officer Act Audits - OMB Circular A-123 audits - Federal financial operations and system use and preferable 3-5 years’ experience with CGI Momentum and Workiva - Related federal financial management laws, standards and guidance - Federal audit standards and guidance - Subject Mater Expert (SME) with data gathering and analysis - SME with analytical tools experience such as Power BI, Excel, etc. - Business process reviews and reengineering - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Extensive knowledge and experience in Audit Readiness reviews.
Job ID
2023-3967
Location
US-DC-
Posted Date 21 hours ago(3/22/2023 9:42 AM)
XLA is looking for a Project Partner to work on a part-time basis (12%) to support a Federal Agency in Washington, DC.   The Project Partner will provide overall direction to the team, coordinate work activities, and support overall program-level requests from ATF. This position requires the following experience, knowledge and skills:   - Federal financial reporting (GTAS), reconciliations (FBWT, Payroll) and Financial Statement preparation - Chief Financial Officer Act Audits - OMB Circular A-123 audits - Certified and well versed in Wdesk cloud-based repository and reporting system. - Extensive knowledge and experience in Audit Readiness reviews at locations outside of the candidate’s normal workspace, this includes on-site reviews. - Federal financial operations and system use and preferable. 3-5 years’ experience with CGI Momentum - Related federal financial management laws, standards and guidance - Federal audit standards and guidance - Business process reviews and reengineering - Excellent oral and written communication skills
Job ID
2023-3966
Location
US-DC-
Posted Date 2 days ago(3/21/2023 5:55 PM)
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.
Job ID
2023-3965
Location
US-VA-Arlington
Posted Date 3 days ago(3/20/2023 10:17 AM)
XLA is currently seeking a Contract Specialist to support the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) in Washington, DC. The successful candidate would join a diverse team providing comprehensive support to OTI and would specifically be focused on the preparation and management of Personal Services Contracts covering a broad range of requirements. Typical duties would include, but not be limited to:   - Plans, directs, coordinates, and manages all contract processing activities related to the recruitment of Personal Services Contractors (PSCs); - Assists OAA in the negotiation, analysis, and closeout of USPSC contracts; - Assists with the preparation and the development of a negotiation strategy, and assists the Contracting Officer in executing the negotiations; - Prepares contract files and required electronic documents; - Researches, analyzes and reviews all applicable policies, guidance and regulations to support the client’s Contracting Officer decision-making; - Performs necessary research and prepares documentation associated with termination of contracts. - Manages the onboarding process of newly hired PSCs.  
Job ID
2023-3962
Posted Date 1 week ago(3/15/2023 8:26 AM)
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with federal government cybersecurity audits and assessments including implementing security controls, configuration changes, software/hardware updates, and vulnerability management. Experience in IT/cybersecurity project and personnel management.   IT Certification(s)/License(s): A minimum of one of the following; CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP, CISM, GSLC, CCISO, HCISPP, CEH, CySA+/CSA+, GSNA, CFR, PenTest+. In lieu of a certification, graduation from minimum of a 2 year IT/Cybersecurity program at an accredited college or university may be substituted.
Job ID
2023-3961
Posted Date 1 week ago(3/15/2023 8:16 AM)
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a supervisory or management capacity with responsibilities for management of subordinates and personnel issues and direction, in addition to relevant experience with responsibility for financial management, tracking and fiscal oversight of program funding. A minimum of 2 years experience in program management related to cybersecurity government work. Working knowledge of the IRS organizations, including their infrastructure, responsibilities, programs, and initiatives is preferred.   Minimum Education: Bachelors level degree or higher in any technical, business, or management discipline from an accredited college or university.   IT Certification(s)/License(s): A minimum of one of the following; CAP, CND, Cloud+, GSLC, Security+ CE, HCISPP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), CCISO
Job ID
2023-3960
Posted Date 1 week ago(3/15/2023 12:22 PM)
XLA is looking for an Administrative Security Assistant (Adjudications section) to support our government customer in Farmers Branch, TX.  This position requires the applicant be a current ICE PSU employee.   The Administrative Security Assistant will assign cases, manage case load, review and evaluate reports, process work sent to section group boxes, handle group line phone calls, prepare and ship mail, and perform data entry/uploads for the Adjudications section.   Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Process virtual or physical cases for processing by creating and assigning ISMS cases to Adjudicators. - Identify investigations and potential reciprocity. - Verify the appropriate level of background investigation. - Review and evaluate EFR Report and Ready for Adjudications Report to determine physical and virtual cases in preparation for processing cases. - Manage Adjudicators case load. - Review weekly Class Roster Reports to determine active positions. - Perform Case Status checks or other special project requests. - Manage and process Section group mailboxes: SF-312 Briefings Box, PSU Clearance Request Box and PSU ADJ Fax box. - Data entry/scan and upload applicable documents into database systems as needed. - When necessary, perform additional checks (e.g., credit or Fingerprints) as directed by senior federal staff. - Answer Adjudication helpline calls and direct calls to the appropriate Adjudicator or supervisor. - Check and monitor group voice mailbox. - Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail. - Prepare and ship outgoing FedEx mail. - Maintain Daily Log to track workload output.  
Job ID
2023-3959
Posted Date 2 weeks ago(3/6/2023 2:54 PM)
XLA is looking for a Jr. Financial Analyst to work onsite at a federal agency in Arlington, VA (metro accessible). This is a hybrid role and qualified candidates must live in the Washington, D.C. metro area.   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.  
Job ID
2023-3955
Location
US-VA-Arlington
Posted Date 1 month ago(2/20/2023 11:07 AM)
XL Associates, Inc. (XLA) has provided institutional support services to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for over twenty years.  XLA is currently seeking candidates to support the USAID Bureau for Resilience and Food Security (RFS) as a Special Assistant to the RFS Assistant to the Administrator (AtA).  The primary work location be the Ronald Reagan Building in downtown Washington, DC on a full-time basis. Description of Key Duties: Full time scheduling and all-around support for the Assistant to the Administrator, (AtA) including: - Tracking and preparation of briefing materials/briefing books. Create comprehensive information packets and briefing books as well as develop PowerPoint presentations. - Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks for the AtA, managing and maintaining an active calendar of appointments, updating schedules and contacts, maintaining team files, tracking and following up on requests for document review, as well as attending meetings, taking notes and ensuring timely follow up. - Periodic travel with the AtA for support to overseas temporary duty assignments. - Support to social media (Twitter/LinkedIn) for the AtA, with cross-team engagement with the Communications Team and others within the Bureau. - Work with the AtA to develop strategic travel schedules, schedule trip calls, define briefing needs and trip deliverables, and support overall travel planning (completing paperwork and visa applications, organizing flights and accommodations, managing travel schedules, preparing expense reports, and other activities). - Establish appointment priorities and reschedule meetings if needed. - Provide oversight of documents and requests intended for the AtA. - Other duties as assigned
Job ID
2023-3946
Location
US-DC-Washington
Posted Date 1 month ago(2/9/2023 10:24 AM)
  XLA is looking for a Financial Administrative Assistant to support the Fiscal Support Team (FST). FST serves as the point of contact for a wide range of financial roles and tasks, identifying needs of various offices financial wellbeing, and to educating all on the importance of good financial practices. The FST team serves as the front-line defense against any and all incorrect documentation that may be submitted. Currently the main function of the FST is assisting divisions throughout the DEA with their Accounting and Travel teams and recommending solutions to complex issues.   Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  - Process invoices, Purchase Card Orders, and replenish packages for the Office of Administration.  - Conduct fiscal audits along with processing travel request within UFMS for various DEA offices throughout the country.  - Use UFMS to obligate and de-obligate funds appropriately for DEA; HQ Divisions and Field Divisions.  - Processes purchase request (DAC’s) in UFMS for any division or field office needing assistance.  - Assist with the purchasing of Cyber Security equipment (i.e. mobile phones, computers or mobiles devices used during an investigation) for undercover transfers utilizing DEA impress funds.  FTS has developed policy for verification of electronic signatures and ensuring that these signatures are applied appropriately.  - Review existing policies and procedures regarding the Office of Finance and recommend modifications to current procedures.  - Provide training to DEA employees in getting reimbursables processed correctly and in timely manner.
Job ID
2023-3942
Location
US-VA-Arlington
Posted Date 2 months ago(1/13/2023 4:07 PM)
XLA is looking for a Travel Specialist to sit onsite at our customer's offices in Washington, D.C. - Knowledge of Federal Travel Regulations and E2 systems. - Prior experience with a web-based travel system. - Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced knowledge of Excel. - Excellent communications and interfacing with various levels of management. - Excellent attention detail, must be able to multi task and have a sense of urgency to complete travel task within the allotted time frame provided. - Experience working with domestic travel authorizations and vouchers processing as well as foreign travel passports and visas. - Strong written and oral communication skills, preferably in a helpdesk type environment. - Must have a Bachelor's Degree plus two years of experience in a related field, or three years of experience in a related field.  
Job ID
2023-3932
Location
US-DC-
Posted Date 2 months ago(1/26/2023 10:17 AM)
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 
Job ID
2022-3860
Location
US-VA-Arlington
Posted Date 7 months ago(9/1/2022 3:20 PM)
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.
Job ID
2022-3849
Location
US-DC-
Posted Date 7 months ago(8/18/2022 1:54 PM)
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.
Job ID
2022-3821
Location
US-TX-Farmers Branch
Posted Date 7 months ago(8/17/2022 12:37 PM)
  XLA is looking for an experienced Senior Federal Proposal Writer to join our corporate team based out of Vienna, VA. Remote 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. This position will work as a consultant.   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.
Job ID
2022-3820
Location
US-VA-Vienna
Posted Date 8 months ago(8/3/2022 5:46 PM)
 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. 
Job ID
2022-3808
Location
US-VA-Arlington
Posted Date 2 months ago(1/30/2023 1:34 PM)
 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. 
Job ID
2022-3725
Location
US-VA-Arlington