Program Manager

About this role

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 [phone removed] or via email at [email removed]. 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