Program Manager
Location: Merrifield, VA
Position Summary
XLA is seeking a highly accomplished Program Manager (PM) to serve as the primary contractor representative and Key Personnel supporting the FBI Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) Program Support Services contract.
The Program Manager will provide executive leadership, operational oversight, financial accountability, workforce management, and customer engagement across a multidisciplinary team supporting the FBI HSTF National Coordination Center (NCC). The PM will be responsible for successful execution of all contract requirements while serving as the primary interface with the Government.
This position requires an experienced federal program manager with a strong background in financial management, accounting, audit support, budget execution, internal controls, compliance, and financial intelligence analysis supporting federal law enforcement, intelligence, homeland security, or national security organizations.
Responsibilities
The Program Manager will oversee all aspects of contract execution, including:
- Program Management Office (PMO) leadership
- Contract performance management
- Financial management and accounting support
- Budget analysis and execution
- Audit support and audit readiness
- Internal controls and compliance
- Financial intelligence analysis
- Records management
- Open-source intelligence integration
- Executive reporting and performance metrics
- Training coordination
- Workforce management
- Quality assurance and quality control
- Risk management
- Process improvement initiatives
- Customer relationship management
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Experience
- Minimum of 15 years supporting Federal Government programs.
- Minimum of 10 years of Program Management experience.
- Minimum of 5 years leading large multidisciplinary teams supporting the FBI, DOJ, DHS, HSI, the Intelligence Community, or similar national security organizations.
- Experience managing contracts valued at $10 million or greater annually.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing financial management, accounting, budget analysis, audit support, internal controls, financial intelligence analysis, and operational support functions.
- Experience managing geographically dispersed personnel.
- Experience briefing senior government executives and managing customer relationships.
- Demonstrated success managing cost, schedule, staffing, quality, and contract performance.
Clearance
Active TS/SCI clearance required.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates possessing one or more of the following certifications are highly desirable:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- FAC-P/PM Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher)
Preferred education:
Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Intelligence Studies, or a related field.
Preferred experience:
- Prior support to the FBI, HSTF, OCDETF, DOJ, DHS, HSI, or other interagency task force environments.
- Experience supporting CFO organizations, financial operations, audit organizations, Inspectors General, or financial investigative missions.
- Knowledge of UFMS, IPP, EPAS, federal appropriations law, federal internal controls, audit readiness, and intelligence production processes.
EEO Statement
XLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting equality and integrity in the workplace, professional development and education, and an entrepreneurial atmosphere.
We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our HR team by phone at 703-584-8317 or via email at [email protected]. For persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or deaf-disabled, XLA will provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter where needed as a reasonable accommodation for the hiring processes.
We are proud to be an EEO/VETERAN EMPLOYER.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for self-identifying with either category
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum 15 years supporting Federal Government programs
- Minimum 10 years of Program Management experience
- Minimum 5 years managing large multidisciplinary teams supporting federal law enforcement, intelligence, homeland security, or national security organizations
- Experience managing programs valued at $10M+ annually
- Demonstrated experience supporting FBI, DOJ, DHS, HSI, intelligence community, or similar federal organizations
- Experience overseeing financial management, audit, accounting, intelligence, and operational support functions simultaneously
- Experience managing geographically dispersed personnel
- Active Top Secret clearance
- Eligibility for SCI access
- U.S. Citizenship
- Master's Degree in related field (MBA, MPA, Finance, Accounting, Intelligence Studies)
- PMP Certification
- FAC-P/PM certification
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
- Prior experience supporting HSTF, OCDETF, FBI, DOJ, DHS, HSI, or interagency task force environments
- Knowledge of UFMS, IPP, EPAS, federal appropriations law, federal internal controls, audit readiness programs, and intelligence production processes
What We Do
XLA is an award-winning government services provider with 250 employees both domestically and internationally. Our core competencies are Program Lifecycle Management, Engineering & Technical Solutions and International Program Support services. These core competencies define XLA. As agencies face declining budgets and a rising demand for services, XLA provides the continuous support needed to overcome those challenges. XLA has the project management expertise needed to successfully meet contract requirements and provide excellent performance. We consider the needs of the customer, project resource requirements, the quality of deliverables, project costs, task scope control, management reporting requirements and data accuracy/timeliness.
