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

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

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

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

  XLA is looking for an Assistant Program Manager to work onsite at our customer's offices in Farmers Branch, TX. The Assistant Program Manager (APM) will oversee and continually improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity of contractor personnel assigned to perform under the contract. This individual must possess the expertise and capability to manage multiple teams, knowledge of project management best practices, lead client communications and stakeholder management, and implement a quality management system (QMS) that allows the team to evolve into a more efficient and robust component of the client program.   The APM will lead a team of contractors supporting the Personnel Security Unit (PSU) for an agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). PSU has the responsibility to provide service-wide policy and procedures designed to ensure that people desiring to work as Federal or contract employees, or who require access to National Security Information (NSI) are suitable. Daily responsibilities of the team include processing personnel security actions for Entry-On-Duty (EOD), fitness determinations, suitability and/or eligibility for access to NSI.   Duties: - The APM is expected to apply project management principles, tools, and expertise to execute and monitor daily operations of the team, maintain consistent and accurate reporting to client PMs and the COR, and mitigate risks and issues. - Knowledge of operational management and practices in order to improve the long-term performance of the team are applicable. - The team faces a continually growing back-log of open cases to process and finalize. With limited resources the APM will identify business process improvement methods to address the back-up and to, all the while, maintain a high level of accuracy. - Assessing the current QMS used to monitor performance of the team beginning with security packet intake through notification of EODs. - Leading the development of a more comprehensive QMS to include survey methods, key performance indicators, criteria, tools and templates. - Other improvement initiatives may include the development of standard operating procedures, working in close professional partnership with the PSU Federal staff to optimize support and jointly overcome the challenges inherent in the context of this mission.  

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

Information systems security officers (ISSO) research, develop, implement, test and review TSA’s information security in order to protect information and prevent unauthorized access. ISSO will inform users about security measures, explain potential threats, install software, implement security measures and monitor networks. The ISSO will plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. They may also ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. ISSO will respond to computer security breaches and viruses.   Security Categorization 2. Information System Descriptions and Registrations 3. Common Security Control ID and Selection 4. Monitoring Strategy 5. Security Plan and Security Plan Approval Recommendations 6. Implement Security Controls; Documentation, Monitoring 7. Compliance and Authorization Services; FISMA Inventory and CPIC 8. Business Impact Analysis, Contingency Plan, Contingency Plan Test Results 9. Interconnection Security Agreements (ISA) 10. Decommissioning and Disposal 11. Develop System Level Incident Response (IR) Procedures   Ensure that management, operational, and technical controls for securing either National Security Systems or SBU level Information Systems are in place and are followed. This includes ensuring that appropriate steps are taken to implement information security requirements for IT systems throughout their life cycle.   Conduct Security Authorization (SA) activities in accordance with NIST 800.37 standards. All S&A deliverables must meet the metrics in the DHS Information Security Performance Plan. Report IT Security events/incidents in the time prescribed by DHS 4300 Sensitive Systems Policy Directive depending on the severity of the incident. Respond to Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM) notifications and ensure all systems under their purview are in compliance with the ISVM by the date prescribed by DHS.

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

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

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

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

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

The DCoP will provide senior-level technical and administrative management of open innovation activities. The DCoP will ensure a timely implementation of project activities and effective financial and personnel management. The DCoP will ensure that all project deliverables meet standards of excellence and USAID expectations. The DCoP will provide responsive financial, contractual, and operational leadership and support to the project staff, ensure contract compliance, and liaise with USAID on issues related to contract management. The DCoP will ensure that all project activities are implemented in accordance with the USAID policies and regulations.   Activities and Duties: - Program Management and Implementation: Responsible for assisting the Chief of Party (CoP) in the overall management and implementation of project activities. This includes developing and monitoring work plans, budgets, and performance indicators, as well as ensuring that project objectives are met within the specified timeline and budget constraints. - Technical Leadership and Guidance: Provide technical expertise and guidance to project staff and implementing partners in areas such as innovation, adaptive management, and capacity building. Help identify and promote best practices, innovative approaches, and new technologies to ensure that project activities are effective and sustainable. - Stakeholder Coordination and Collaboration: Works closely with project partners, host country government agencies, local organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and collaboration in achieving project goals. They represent the project in meetings, workshops, and conferences, and actively engage with stakeholders to build strong working relationships and promote project visibility. - Compliance and Reporting: Ensures compliance with USAID rules and regulations, as well as project-specific policies and procedures. They oversee the project's Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) system, ensuring timely and accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting. Assists in the preparation of project reports and other deliverables, ensuring their quality and timely submission to USAID and other stakeholders.

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) - This position requires that you are a current XLA employee and are working on the PSD contract.   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 PSD 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 PSD 6-8-week training program for ALL new hires. - Recommends, builds and develops documentation for new business processes. - Must have/maintain a current DHS ICE Public Trust Clearance - You must be a current XLA employee and work on the PSD contract to apply for this position.

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 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 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 and provide backup support to Contracts Specialists, as needed; - Perform other duties as assigned.

  XLA is looking for an Audiovisual Editing Specialist to work full time onsite at the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Audiovisual Unit in Arlington, VA (metro accessible). The Audiovisual Unit is the DEA’s principal office for providing audio and video support for Public Affairs events; developing video productions that are designed to educate and inform national and international audiences about the use, abuse and trafficking trends of various drugs; producing videos for television use with wrap around interviews and/or panel discussions; and providing videos to local, national and international news medium (e.g., newspapers, online, social media, radio, and television) for drug-related news reporting.   Duties and Responsibilities: - Provide audiovisual editing services in support of the DEA mission, its programs and functions. The audiovisual specialist understands the requirements of services requested by program managers and applies knowledge derived from a mastery of the methods, techniques, and practices associated with the development of original television productions to produce highly complex and large-scale drug-related audiovisual productions; independently accomplishes projects, from evaluating and expressing audiovisual requirements and overseeing audiovisual editing projects to completion. - Assures that production material is produced in accordance with the highest industry standards, management's needs, and in accordance with the DEA mission and objectives. Conceives, assesses, and prepares materials in support of agency audiovisual needs. Consults with program personnel and subject matter specialists to determine the objectives of the proposed project, nature of the audience to which the material will be presented, the audio and visual medium to be used, and the methods by which the materials will be most effectively presented. Works closely with other communicators, graphic artists, photographers, illustrators, writers, video/film technicians, actors and equipment contractors in developing audiovisual related materials. - Consults with program managers, news media personnel, and other government officials regarding the audiovisual products best suited for the intended audiences. Assists to conceive, develop, design and produce various audiovisual materials, working within agency goals and objectives. - Broad general guidelines and departmental mandates apply to multimedia productions, requiring judgement and creativity to use effectively within accepted industry standards and practices. In addition, complies with standard industry and federal guidelines governing specific procedures and how to achieve quality - The work involves audiovisual editing of existing audio video footage for broadcast production, multimedia production, and other audiovisual services. Coordinates with supervisors throughout the entire process, including evaluation of management's initial request and determination of the requirements and methodology necessary to ensure successful completion of the project.  

XLA is looking for an Information Security and Privacy Group (ISPG) Lead to work onsite at a federal agency in Bethesda, Maryland. This role will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining security policies and procedures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of company data, as well as compliance with privacy laws and regulations.   Key Responsibilities: - Develop and implement information security strategies and plans to safeguard company information against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure. - Oversee the development and enforcement of internal security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures. - Collaborate with stakeholders to establish best practices for information security and privacy. - Coordinate with IT department to ensure security measures are incorporated into systems development and data management. - Conduct security audits and manage remediation plans. - Oversee incident response planning as well as the investigation of security breaches, and assist with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such breaches as necessary. - Ensure compliance with changing laws and applicable regulations. - Train and supervise staff in information security and privacy awareness and procedures. - Report to senior management about the status and initiatives of the ISPG.

XLA is looking for a Cybersecurity Integration Center (NCIC) Lead to work onsite at a federal agency in Bethesda, Maryland. The NCIC Lead will be responsible for the oversight and management of all cybersecurity activities within the organization, ensuring a robust cybersecurity posture aligned with federal regulations and industry best practices.   Key Responsibilities: - Lead the development and implementation of an integrated cybersecurity strategy for NCATS. Oversee the operations of the NCIC, including threat monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and risk assessment. - Foster collaboration among internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective cybersecurity operations. - Coordinate with various departments to ensure cybersecurity measures are incorporated into all technology initiatives. - Lead the response to cybersecurity incidents, ensuring effective coordination and communication. - Develop and implement cybersecurity training and awareness programs for the organization. - Regularly report to senior management on the status of cybersecurity efforts, risks, and recommendations. - Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and compliance requirements.