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Become part of the XLA team supporting the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) located in College Park, MD. XLA is looking for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO). The Information Systems Security Officer will perform security assessments to ensure compliance with internal policies, controls, and standards, as well as client and regulatory security requirements. These assessments include evaluating technological, operational, and process controls in order to evaluate the design and implementation of security controls. The individual will be responsible for risk and compliance management and reporting to include risk assessments, System Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports, Vulnerability Assessment Reports, POA&M management, ISO 27001 requirements, NIST 800 Series Special Publications, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), FedRAMP Authorizations, and other regulatory compliance requirements. The individual will be responsible for assisting in federal audit that may occur during their employment.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Using the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) to conduct assessments of Information security controls in order to measure the effectiveness of controls and identify control gaps
- Ensure compliance to guidance, standards and regulations such as NIST Special Publications, FIPS, FedRAMP, and other federal regulations and policies
- Preparing Security Authorization Packages and including documentation such as Authorization Official Out-briefs, Security Authorization Recommendations and Security Authorizations memorandums
- Identify, assess, and prioritize identified risks
- Collect evidence, artifacts, and document findings to support conclusions
- Report on compliance with internal policies, controls, and standards Provide recommendations for remediation of identified deficiencies
- Track and report on Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) (i.e., findings/deficiencies to closure)
- Coordinate third-party risk assessments and IT audits
- Manage remediation efforts and report on the status of control deficiencies
- Support security initiatives and global policy adherence and awareness efforts
- Support global information security metrics and reporting program(s)
- Provide security expertise to business units and key stakeholders
- Enforce policy adherence and manage formal policy exception requests
- Provide timely status updates/reporting on assessments and assigned project
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XLA is looking for an Executive Assistant/Analyst to work onsite at a federal agency located in Arligton, VA (metro accessible). The Executive Assistant/Analyst's competencies will encompass very high level skills in the following areas: organization; time management; ability to multitask effectively; attention to detail, computer literacy; and well developed interpersonal skills. Responsibilities and attributes include:
- Strong analytical skills to handle multiple projects
- Ability to attend high level meetings
- Ability to interact and converse with all levels of management
- Have the ability to provide backup for multiple people on various tasks
- Must have good writing skills
- Have a willingness to educate themselves and work with current business processes
- Ability to present new ideas or efficient processes
- Provide program analytical support to the team
- Must be articulate, ambitious, and a self starter
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XLA is looking for an Administrative Assistant to work onsite at a federal agency in Arlington, VA (metro accessible). The Administrative Assistant will provide support as a point of contact for the Passport & Visa Program. Duties and responsibilities include:
- Answers and interview incoming callers to determine the appropriate action to be taken
- Independently completes special research requests
- Exchanges and develops information, resolves discrepancies, and makes recommendations about conflicting program related materials
- Collects program information from technical specialists, enters it into a variety of electronic information systems, searches for related information, and retrieves all relevant data
- Consolidates the information into presentation format
- Sort incoming mail and forwards to appropriate specialists
- Meet with the daily courier to sign and pickup passports delivered to the facility
- Conducts regular interactions with colleagues in order to complete work assignments
- Assignments are varied in nature, yet limited in complexity
- Perform other clerical and program support duties as assigned
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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.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communications and interfacing with various levels of management.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, with strong attention to detail.
- Must be willing to travel to all Distric Offices as needed.
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XLA is looking to fill a Legal Specialist position to support our government client in the Assets and Forfeiture division. The position will sit on-site in Washington DC.
This person will be responsible for working alongside a team of Legal Specialist to reviewing, analyzing and drafting documentation related to the seizure and forfeiture of assets involved in fraudulent and/or financial crimes. This position will require a strong sense of urgency, a willingness to meet tight deadlines, and the appreciation for the utmost of confidentiality.
Specific duties include:
- Preparing correspondence and/or legal documentation with a 97% error free rate
- Reviewing information for legal sufficiency, timeliness, accuracy, and completeness
- Reconciling and resolving matters with discrepancies, outstanding issues, or lack of information
- Recording pertinent information for case files and make note of deficiencies
- Contacting appropriate field offices to obtain most recent status of seizures
- Generating weekly status reports and reconciling seizure tickler reports
- Also included are general filing, copying, and administrative duties.
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XLA is looking for a CPIC Team Lead to work onsite at National Archives (NARA) in College Park, Maryland. Responsibilities as follows:
- Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on relevant experience in providing both CPIC and IT Governance support for a Local, State or Federal Government agency.
- Experience with the federal government budget planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) process in order to provide the required analysis and support.
- Experience with the federal government capital planning and investment control (CPIC) process in order to provide the required analysis and support.
- Experience with data analysis and forecasting, as well as a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
- Experience developing justifications and translating complex budget information to audiences with limited budget experience.
- Experience analyzing projects; including analyzing scope, schedule, cost and risks as well as project or process lessons learned and providing recommendations for improvement.
- Experience in performing budget execution functions, including tracking and oversight of commitments and obligations against planned budgeted amounts for the fiscal year.
- Experience in developing and/or reviewing business cases analysis, business requirements, and IT requirements including editing, and providing feedback to draft documentation.
- Experience in using and administering eCPIC/Folio or similar project and portfolio management applications.
- Experience in policies and procedures development, including the use of appropriate research methodologies and collaboration techniques with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
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XLA is looking to fill a Sr. Contracts Specialist position to directly support a federal law enforcement customer in providing acquisition support within a federal acquisition environment. This position is located in Arlington, VA and is metro-accessible. Duties to be assigned to the Sr. Contract Specialist include:
- Full life cycle contract management (“cradle to grave”)
- Assisting agency contracting office with drafting various contract documents including base contracts, modifications, and purchase orders.
- Working with and advising program managers on procurement policies, regulations, and procedures that result in cost savings for the Government
- Maintaining a working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency supplemental regulations; following all applicable acquisition procedures
- Communicating orally in order to brief all customers on proposed acquisition cycles award processes
- Utilizing all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures while participating with a variety of Program Offices to ensure the acquisition plan, synopsis, procurement planning conference and justification and approval all include necessary information to facilitate a successful contract award
- Communicating in writing, independently preparing pre and post business clearances for every acquisition in order to document the contract file
- Acting as a business adviser and/or representative providing business advice to the program offices
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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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XLA is looking for an Executive Assistant to work onsite at a federal agency located in Arligton, VA (metro accessible). The Executive Assistant's competencies will encompass very high level skills in the following areas: organization; time management; ability to multitask effectively; attention to detail, computer literacy; and well developed interpersonal skills. Responsibilities and attributes include:
- Supporting management personnel by answering phones and maintaining Outlook calendar
- Arranging domestic and international travel
- Strong analytical skills to handle multiple projects
- Ability to attend high level meetings
- Ability to interact and converse with all levels of management
- Have the ability to provide backup for multiple people on various tasks
- Must have good writing skills
- Handle onboarding of new employees
- Have a willingness to educate themselves and work with current business processes
- Ability to present new ideas or efficient processes
- Provide program analytical support to the team
- Must be articulate, ambitious, and a self starter
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XLA is looking for multiple Administrative Security Assistant to support our government customer in Farmers Branch, TX. Please note that all applicants must be eligible to obtain a US Government Security Clearance.
The Administrative Security Assistant will initiate, receive, review and determine the accuracy and completeness of personnel security forms.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manages the security application process and assist applicants through the process.
- 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 looking for a Facility Project Manager to work onsite at a federal agency in Arlington, VA (metro accessible). Resposibilities include:
- Serving as the facility project manager for centrally managed activities, performing the full range of program/project management.
- Overseeing project budgets and reviewing funding proposals to meet the requirements for new facilities and/or renovation or expansion of existing facilities.
- Evaluating and resolving problems or issues with widespread impact on the organization's large procurements, some of which have new or unusual.
- Serving as the facilities services to the Domestic Field offices on various repairs and upgrades to the existing office.
- Travel on market surveys with federal employees to survey office sites for future office.
- Travel to various field offices for inspection of new construction and renovations of ongoing projects.
- Preparing space utilization and layout design plans using the Computer Aided Design (CAD) to develop and prepare detailed drawings and specifications for telecommunications, furniture, electrical and other.
- Reviewing facilities design criteria, guidelines, and procedures to assure optimal effectiveness in meeting specialized organization.
- Preparing space layouts and basic building plans from landlords awarded leases and reviews closely for deviations from.
- Discussing plans with lessors, contractors, and federal employees.
- Developing project milestones and reviews cost estimates and project Determining technical project requirements and design specifications and concepts.
- Applying the rules and regulations governing the acquisition, construction and/or alterations of leased or owned.
- Analyzing proposals considering numerous factors related to ability to meet requirements, utility access, cost, employeeconveniences.
- Acquiring space based on the development of program requirements, preparing design, reviewing technical drawings, specifications and cost estimates, and working with occupancy agreements and tenant improvements.
- Conducting pre-construction meetings to assure complete understanding of space designs and technical.
- Advising all parties of requirements and modifications (exterior and interior) in more detail, such as specifications for technical operations, security, acoustics, wall specifications and coverings, color coordination, etc.
- Overseeing construction and renovations, assuring all requirements and expectations are Discussing plans with lessors, general contractors, architects, and management.
- Considering the General Services Administration (GSA) offers of buildings and sitesproposed for buildings built to specifications.
- Preparing furniture packages and procure funding to outfit the space and manages the delivery and installation.
- Developing life cycle office relocation/renovation schedules and attendant funding plans and proposals to assure facilities meet specialized requirements with maximum cost effectiveness.
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XLA is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as a Senior Acquisition Specialist performing the full range of acquisition services in support of the Department of State (DOS) Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of Consular Systems and Technology. These services include, among other things, developing acquisition packages, supporting source selections and providing post-award contract support. Must have an active SECRET Clearance.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Providing advanced acquisition guidance to federal agencies, and in particular, to DOS;
- Working with program offices to develop requirements for Statements of Work (SOWs);
- Facilitating meetings, including working with stakeholders to develop agendas;
- Conducting market research;
- Providing cost and price analysis;
- Developing acquisition documentation that includes requirements documents, acquisition strategies, independent government cost estimates, determination and findings, evaluation criteria, and milestone plans;
- Advising Technical Evaluation Teams;
- Assisting Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) in ensuring their contracts comply with applicable laws and terms and conditions and that deliverables meet contractual requirements;
- Assisting CORs with submitting timely Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARs);
- Assisting CORs with contract close-out;
- Interacting and communicating effectively and professionally with government officials;
- Reporting on project status in internal and client meetings;
- Reviewing contracts, and preparing award modifications; and
- Performing other job-related responsibilities as assigned.
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XLA is looking for a Computer Specialist on a temporary basis to assist FEMA in a disaster recovery area (Mid-West/Texas Region). Responsibilities include:
- Provide administrative, technical, and program management support for information technology services.
- Recommend solutions that meet current and future Public Assistance requirements in support of FEMA’s missions and functions.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of database systems.
- Assist with file migration, Information Management, and document review.
- Develop data reports, reporting tools, and data analysis documents.
- Assist with SharePoint and other programmatic system development systems and/or tools.
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XLA is looking for a Financial Analyst for a period of one year to assist FEMA in a disaster recovery area (Mid-West/Texas Region). Responsibilities include:
- Reviewing applicant labor policies, pay rates, and fringe benefit information
Reviewing timesheets and employee work logs
- Provide financial analysis and consulting services in support of the Public Assistance Division’s Community Disaster Loan Program. Specific tasks include:
- Meet with local governmental officials with the purpose of evaluating the local governments’ eligibility for a Community Disaster Loan(s), assist the local governments with their Community Disaster Loan application(s), and make recommendation on Community Disaster Loan amounts
- Request yearly financial audit files and supporting documentation from each active loan applicant, provide governmental accounting expertise to perform financial evaluations and make recommendations on disbursement of funds based on eligibility regulations
Evaluating the local governments’ financial conditions, and make recommendations to FEMA regarding Community Disaster Loan cancellation amounts
- Support FEMA’s pre-cancellation activities, which include outreach and planning
- Work with FEMA and local governments on financial reconciliation
- Provide support on appeal activities to include research, analyses, cost estimation, review, writing decision paper and providing recommendations based upon historical data
