--- title: 'Program Manager at XLA' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/program-manager-xla-merrifield-qpbrwhz548xb' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-14' --- # Program Manager at XLA - **Company:** XLA - **Location:** Merrifield, VA - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-07-08 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/xla/jobs/5308758008 ## Job description 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 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. 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