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# Policy Contract Support Specialist at XLA

- **Company:** XLA
- **Location:** Arlington, VA
- **Posted:** 2026-08-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/xla/jobs/5408669008

## Job description

XLA is currently seeking a Contract Support Specialist specializing in policy that is eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance to support our DEA client onsite in Arlington, VA.  Candidates must be local to the Arlington area, as this position is onsite in a federal office setting 5 days/week.

Salary: $80,000

General Experience:

Provide pre- and post-award acquisition support under contractor services. Assist with market research, documentation, and training development. Maintaining acquisition templates and ensure audit readiness. This contractor covers both pre-award and post-award acquisition activities, with explicit exclusion of contract negotiation and some support to the Government Purchase-Card Program relative to training. The contractor operates in accordance with applicable regulations (FAR, JAR, and DOJ policies) and internal DOJ procurement procedures. The contractor provides professional acquisition support services to the customer, supporting both pre-award and post-award activities (excluding negotiation). Services encompass a wide range of contracting methods and types, in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.

Roles & Responsibilities

(A) General Acquisition Support

- Must be knowledgeable of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
- Must be experienced in technical writing
- Experience in acquisition and policy training, implementing, and presenting training.
- Experience reviewing regulations and determining impact on current policies
- Must be able to draft and interpret policies
- Assist in evaluating program effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative data to determine if goals and objectives are met.
- Assist in policy reviews
- Conduct or assist in formal training for program offices.
- Develop acquisition checklists and templates and update clauses, provisions, forms, etc.
- Provide comprehensive acquisition support in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Develop and assist with providing training to the AWF and Government PCHs.

(B) Pre-Award (excluding negotiations):

- Conduct market research/analysis to determine availability and competitiveness of requirements.
- Prepare contractual documents (solicitations, awards, related documentation) using UFMS.
- Coordinate with requiring activities, industry stakeholders, and other parties as needed.
- Compile and maintain complete contractual files.
- Respond to the agency's needs in a timely manner.
- Time is of the essence and Contractor must have a sense of urgency in responding to requests.
- Contractor's reviews of documents must provide feedback of substance that demonstrates the wealth of knowledge and expertise required in the federal procurement filed.

(C) Post-Award (excluding negotiation):  Perform majority of post-award procurement functions, including contract administration activities except for negotiation-related actions.

- Perform analytical, administrative, coordinating, and monitoring tasks related to pre and post award functions.
- Implement contract changes within the scope of delegated authority and approved procedures.
- Manage updating acquisition templates, forms, documentation, provisions, clauses, records, and reporting to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
- Develop acquisition checklists
- Respond to mailbox inquiries
- Develop and assist with providing training to the AWF and Government PCHs.
- Respond to the agency's needs in a timely manner.
- Time is of the essence and Contractor must have a sense of urgency in responding to requests.
- Contractor's reviews of documents must provide feedback of substance that demonstrates the wealth of knowledge and expertise required in the federal procurement filed.

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience:

- Must have bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years’ experience in the field of Contracting and procurement or equivalent combination of formal education and experience (7 years of directly related experience will substitute for education).
- FAC-C or DAWIA Certification in Contracting strongly preferred.

## 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 humanresources@xla.com. 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

## About XLA

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: XLA is an award-winning government services provider offering program lifecycle management, engineering & technical solutions, and international program support to federal agencies.
- **Entity Type**: Private
- **Headquarters**: Vienna, Virginia, USA
- **Founded**: 1994
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Business Consulting and Services, Government Contracting
- Target customers: U.S. federal government agencies (national homeland, international, civilian, and defense sectors)
- Mission or purpose statement: To provide continuous support to agencies facing declining budgets and rising demand for services, delivering high-quality, agile, and cost-effective solutions to meet multi-faceted challenges.

## Products & Services
For each major offering:
- **Program Lifecycle Management**: Full lifecycle support for government programs, including project management, contract requirements, and performance management.
- **Engineering & Technical Solutions**: IT modernization, cybersecurity, and operational efficiency services.
- **International Program Support**: Advisory and support services for international development and diplomatic missions.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of approximately $1.4M (latest data), with 256 total employees
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: One recorded convertible note in 2012; key client partners include USAID, U.S. Department of State, and other federal agencies
- **Growth Signals**: Workforce grew 11.0% YoY; active job postings increased 44.4% year-over-year and 333.3% month-over-month; LinkedIn following grew 22.5% annually.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep federal expertise**: Over 25 years of experience serving national homeland, international, civilian, and defense sectors.
- **Award-winning track record**: Recognized as a reliable government services provider with strong past performance.
- **Broad talent network**: Strong alumni pipeline from major government contractors (Booz Allen Hamilton, CACI, Deloitte) and government agencies (USAID, State Department).
- **Comprehensive service offering**: Covers program management, IT/cybersecurity, and international support under one roof.

## Strategic Focus
- Current priorities include expanding federal portfolio through prime contracts (e.g., National Archives program), driving growth initiatives, and strengthening corporate infrastructure and cybersecurity capabilities.
- Focus on scaling operations and capturing new business in a dynamic federal market under new leadership.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Employer rating of 3.6/5.0 (95 reviews), with strong work-life balance (4.2) and fair compensation (3.8). Culture scores 3.5, career development 3.2.
- **Work policy**: Mix of in-office (Vienna, Arlington, Washington DC, etc.) and remote roles (some positions in Zambia). Most roles are on-site.
- **Perks & benefits**: Offers 401(k), disability insurance, life insurance, dental, health, and FSA benefits. Provides free snacks and drinks, job training, conferences, and tuition assistance. Offers diversity-based Employee Resource Groups.
- **Career development**: Career-growth focused training, professional education reimbursement, SMART goal mentoring, employee mobility program (independent contributor and management tracks), and corporate partnerships for training.
- **Notable departures**: President and CEO Gary Slack left in April 2026; current leadership includes COO Bret Mitchell and President James Vant (former President of eTelligent Group and senior leader at Octo/IBM, Gartner, PwC).

## Sources
1. [xla.com](https://xla.com)
2. [xla.com/careers](https://xla.com/careers)
3. [LinkedIn - XLA](https://www.linkedin.com/company/xla)
4. [Built In - XLA](https://builtin.com/company/xla)
5. [xla.com - Leadership](https://xla.com/xla-leadership)

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