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Program Support Assistant

XL is a privately held, veteran-owned small business (VOSB) headquartered in McLean, VA. Since 1989, XL has excelled in providing acquisition support, grants lifecycle management and other specialized professional services to Federal agencies and commercial customers worldwide. Our staff is diverse, trained, certified in their fields and fully committed to helping XL’s clients succeed.

Our employees are the heart of our company. At XL we seek shining stars eager to work for our growing company. Performance is rewarded and our benefits are excellent. Our culture provides a seamless transition for public sector professionals. Join our team today!

XL is seeking Program Support Assistant in Frederick, MD
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Program Support Assistant

Frederick, MD 21703

The incumbent serves as a Program Support Assistant performing a variety of administrative duties in support of the office and the Director.

Responsibilities:

Manage workload appropriately to ensure priorities, commitments and program goals are completed and carried out in a timely manner.
Track and reviews significant evaluations and surveys and advises management on results relating to effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of projects and operations.
Utilize a variety of software to create and maintain records, monitor e-mails and to keep track of schedules and budgets.
Receive and screen incoming calls by determining the nature and purpose of the call referring the call to the staff member involved in the project.
Review all publications and technical guidelines for conformance with regulations, format, grammar and special policies of the office.
Greet visitors and interact with other internal and external elements to coordinate and disseminate information.
Obtain and monitors the use of service, supplies, or equipment for the office.
Create, finalizes and retains all correspondence to include executive level correspondence to congressional members concerning project issues
Keep abreast of correspondence guidelines, policies and related changes to minimize delays in the signature process. \
Conduct research on history files, reference materials, manuals circulars, and project files compiling informational needs for reporting and other related purposes.
Establish and implement new or changes to office procedures to support the program goals of the office.

All administrative/clerical personnel shall work 40 hours per week, between the hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm, except for Federal Government holidays.

Requirements:

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Candidates with a current National Agency Check and with Written Inquiries (NACI) will be given preference
The applicant’s skill sets should be the equivalent of GS-7-11

Period of Performance: Date of award through 30 March 2010. Services may be extended for an additional six months.

Senior Grants Administator

XL is seeking Senior Grants Administrators for several locations: Gaithersburg, MD, Denver, CO and Herndon, VA.

Job Summary:

The Sr. Grants Administrator works under limited supervision to obtain, analyze, and evaluate complex quantitative information utilizing computer-driven analytical systems in order to make comparisons and for recommendations. Performs comparative analysis of grantee or applicant grant proposals with historical data to develop recommendations on program selection, contract terms, or prices.

Responsibilities:

Senior Grants Administrator researches and uses the most appropriate methodology to forecast program completion cost. Verifies grant cost data with

Government accounting and audit agency or other benchmark rates. Analyzes grant applications, including such aspects as evaluating technical and performance reports, evaluating economic factors and cost reasonableness, evaluating implementation efficiencies, and evaluating applicant methods of

allocating cost through various types of overhead and general and administrative expense as appropriate. In addition s/he will be working toward possessing the qualifications required for signature authority for grant

awards. Actual award signature authority is reserved for government personnel.

Requirements:

Minimum experience required: 6 years in grants administration environment.

Educations:

BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.

If you are interested in the above position, please forward your resume today to Irina Gerasimova at irinag@xla.com or apply online and one of our recruiters will contact you if there is a match.

Contracts Management Specialist

Position Description:                 Contract Management Specialist

Provides support to the Contract Management team to enable the administration of government, international and commercial contracts and subcontracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements. Responsible for tracking and monitoring contract changes, deliverables, correspondence and risks, and maintaining associated documentation.

Responsibilities
•   Participates in Contract Management teams to support contract and subcontract compliance
•   Generates reports required to monitor contract compliance
•   Identifies contract management issues and proposes solutions for approval
•   Provides negotiation support as required
•   Independently works at smaller engagements or works within team at a large, complex engagement
•   Independently applies the contract management tools and techniques to assigned projects
•   Supports training activities for Contract Management personnel

Must Have Skills/Qualifications
•   Understands basic contracting principles
•   Detail-oriented, organized, flexible
•   Able to set priorities and juggle multiple demands
•   Strong written and oral communication skills
•   Able to apply sound business judgment
•   Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Experience
Minimum 2 years experience in the contract management/procurement field

Educational Requirements
4 year undergraduate degree preferred, but not required
In the United States, Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) status and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) membership are advantageous.

If you meet the above requirements, please forward your resume today to Teri Brouillard at terib@xla.com or cal: 240-401-9515.

Contracts Manager

Position Description

Contract Management Manager

Manages a variety of government, international, and commercial contracts and subcontracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements. Provides on-site advice to Company’s business units and project teams on contract management and policy compliance matters.

The Contract Manager may manage more than one engagement or, alternatively, be full-time on a single engagement (depending on the size/complexity of the agreement).

Responsibilities
•   Responds to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions
•   Identifies risks and issues, suggests alternatives that lead to the best solution
•   Reviews and manages contractual obligations of the parties and provides continual review to ensure that all terms and conditions are met
•   Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, etc.
•   Manages daily workload of assigned Contract Management personnel and project or business personnel assisting with the contract management function
•   Acts as the primary contact between the project team and/or business unit and Legal & Commercial, ensuring that all legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly
•   Acts as liaison between Company and clients/vendors
•   Responsible for assigned Contract Management, project or business personnel adhering to company policies and procedures
•   Responsible for informing the project team of the requirements of the contract and monitoring compliance
•   Develops and integrates contract management tools, templates, methods and processes for the engagement
•   May provide training to Contract Management personnel.

Must Have Skills/Qualifications
•   5+ years contract management experience.
•   3+ years of contract negotiation and drafting skills with pre and post sales contracts within the Federal Government industry.
•   3+ years experience working on Information Technology outsourcing projects/clients in a contract management role.

Professional Skill Requirements:
•   Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
•   Strong organizational, multi-tasking, mathematical and analytical skills
•   Proven ability to work independently and as a team member.
•   Ability to be flexible and work in a problem-solving environment.
Nice to Have Skills/Qualifications
Possess comprehensive knowledge of general corporate business practices, government and commercial contracting regulations and principles, subcontracting practices, and accounting and finance principles.

Experience
Minimum of 4 years of applicable industry experience

Educational Requirements
University/College Degree (Bachelors or equivalent) in a relevant field is required
Advanced degrees desirable
In the United States, Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) status and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) membership are advantageous

Senior Contracts Specialist (D)

Position Description

Contract Management Sr. Specialist

   Provides support to the Contract Management team to enable the administration of government, international and commercial contracts and subcontracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements. Responsible for tracking and monitoring contract changes, deliverables, correspondence and risks, and maintaining associated documentation.

Responsibilities
•   Participates in Contract Management teams to support contract and subcontract compliance
•   Generates reports required to monitor contract compliance
•   Identifies contract management issues and proposes solutions for approval
•   Provides negotiation support as required
•   Independently works at smaller engagements or works within team at a large, complex engagement
•   Independently applies the contract management tools and techniques to assigned projects
•   Supports training activities for Contract Management personnel
•   May supervise Level D, E, and F personnel
•   May have direct interface with Client personnel

Must Have Skills/Qualifications
•   Understands basic contracting principles
•   Detail-oriented, organized, flexible
•   Able to set priorities and juggle multiple demands
•   Strong written and oral communication skills
•   Able to apply sound business judgment
•   Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
•   Ability to act as a temporary back-up for a project Contract Manager
•   Specialized subject matter expertise

Experience
Minimum 4 years experience in the contract management/procurement field

Educational Requirements
4 year undergraduate degree preferred, but not required

Professional certification (i.e., CFCM, CCCM, CPCM, IACM, etc.) preferred
In the United States, Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) status and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) membership are advantageous

Public Sector Contracts Specialist

PUBLIC SECTOR CONTRACTS SPECIALIST

Position Description:

The company’sPublic Sector is looking for a Contracts Specialist to provide world class Federal Government contract and subcontract negotiations and business development support. The ideal candidate will be able to work as a member of a cohesive team in a very fast paced and highly transactional environment. Primary responsibilities include executing and administering IT services contracts with primarily Federal Government Agencies and customers. This position will require some contracting support for our Federal customers, Channel Partners, System Integrators and ISV’s. Specific activities will include coordinating with IT Consulting Managers to negotiate appropriate and acceptable terms and conditions in accordance with Government regulations and statutes. Daily responsibilities will include the following:

Provides competent contract and subcontract negotiation support necessary to drive IT Services contract revenue for The company’s Consulting Services;
Support contracting lifecycle strategy from contract development through contract closure;
Tracks and monitors contract pipeline revenue using web-based tools;
Support RFP bid responses to ensure successful contract wins with Public Sector customers;
Ensures compliance with government contracts and subcontracts; and
Communicates with internal customers, Public Sector customers and The company’s Partners to ensure proper execution of contract and subcontract negotiation and administration and close-out strategy

Position Requirements:

Qualifications: a B.A. or B.S. degree (or equivalent experience) and a minimum of 3 years demonstrated direct experience supporting IT Services contracts and subcontracts in the Federal Government arena. Excellent working knowledge and practical experience with researching, interpreting and applying the various Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs), specifically FAR Part 12, Commercial Item Contracting provisions. Experience negotiating Teaming Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements in support of capturing Government services business.

Preferable Skills:

Proposal/Solicitation Preparation; Contract Writing; Negotiation; Contract Administration; Intellectual Property/Data Rights; Partnership/Teaming Arrangement; Risk Management; Sole Source Procurement; SOW/Specification review; Change Management process.

Contracts Manager

FAR Contracts Negotiator

Job Description: Negotiates, administers, extends, terminates and
renegotiates standard and nonstandard contracts. Evaluates contract
performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of
contracts, and compliance to contractual obligations. Maintains
communications to ensure timely contract execution by the parties. Ensures
final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at
negotiations. May plan and participate in training of contract practices and
negotiations to company personnel.
Required skills:

• Strong Negotiation and Communication Skills,

      DHS/TSA experience is required
•    Considered an Expert in FAR,
•    Ability to Work Independently,
•    Strong Computer
•    Skills,
•    Excellent Presentation Skills.
•    Thorough working knowledge of
•    government contracting and the Federal Acquisition Regulations
•    Specific
Security Clearance:    None
Education and Experience:    Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related
discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 15 years or
more of professional experience; or 13 years of professional experience with
a related Masters degree. Considered an expert, authority in discipline.

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply online to send your resume directly to Janet Hunter at jhunter@xla.com or call: 301-520-6906.

Contract Specialist, GS-1102 (Construction background)

Job description:                          Contracts Specialist GS 1102

It is a great career opportunity with excellent benefits!

Responsibilities:
    * Responsible for cost and performance measurement techniques, quality assurance surveillance plans, and quality related evaluation factors.
    * Will provide expertise in acquisition planning and management contract cost and performance tracking, integration and implementation of agency's acquisition policies and procedures.
    * The candidate will provide professional services in support of major systems acquisition from inception through contract award administration and closeout.
    * Conduct Independent research and analysis, preparation of reports and briefing and coordination of program requirements with agency's program office and contracts organizations.

Requirements:
    Experienced in developing statements of work (SOW), performance-based SOWs

Experienced with A&E Contracting.

Possess minimum 10 years of construction contract management

    Must have a minimum of 12 years in the Contracting and Acquisition community
    Experience with, or in support of, a Federal Government contracting office a must.
    Must be a former/current/equivalent GS-1102 14/15
    Former Contracting Officer a plus.
    BA required with 12 years experience or 15 years without a degree.

Clearance:

Must have Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this position, please forward your resume today to Teri Brouillard at terib@xla.com or call: 240-401-9515.

Project Manager

Project Manager

Position Description:

The Project Manager shall maintain technical and financial reports to show progress on projects and perform day-to-day management of contract performance. The Project Manager’s primary responsibility is to manage contractor personnel and to ensure the contractor provides quality acquisition management support to Organization, its customers, and stakeholders. The Project Manager will be required to provide guidance, recommendations, status and updates on projects as well as attend meeting and respond to inquires as needed.
In the absence of the Project Manager, the contractor shall designate an alternate Project manager, who shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to this BPA.

Educational requirements: The Project manager shall possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a major in any field and shall have completed at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law. Contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

Experience requirements: The Project Manager shall have a minimum of 6 years of FAR-based Federal contracting experience and operational experience in automated procurement systems and / or tracking databases as well as use of Excel or other relevant software applications.

Additional required knowledge and skills:
Shall have more than 6 years of specialized experience in services, constriction, Information Technology (IT) and equipment experience.

Talent Pipeline

What is Talent Pipeline?

The Talent Pipeline offers individuals the chance to submit their professional profiles to our database, in order to be contacted for future employment opportunities with XL.

Dear Jobseeker,

XL is always seeking talented, career-minded professionals to join our talent pipeline. These professionals might come from one of the following fields: Government and/or Commecial Contracts Management, Aqcuisitions, Procurement and Administrative Support.

Submit your resume and a brief summary of your career interests. Let's stay in touch!

Sincerely,

XL Recruiting Team

Contracts Specialist

Contracts Specialist

Responsibilities:
-    Plans, develops, and conducts program analyses of substantial scale and impact regarding complex tasks that have an impact on the achievement of clean development and climate objectives, e.g., through international programs to promote clean development and greenhouse gas intensity reduction. Activities will involve multiple organizations within OES and other federal and foreign governments.
-    Monitors and evaluates program implementation and performance, as well as risks to the U.S. of program failures, partial successes and unwanted side effects. Performs long-range planning and analysis for OES programs, as assigned. Researches, collects, organize reviews and analyze pertinent data to identify potential topics for reviews and evaluations. Implements, and manages new and established programs. In collaboration with project managers and counterparts, establishes criteria for evaluation of program success. Develops plans and schedules and provides rationale for recommendations. Supports and/or coordinates inter-agency and intra-agency processes charged with overseeing the effectiveness of the program, and prepares or ensures the preparation of decision documents and other outputs required to ensure that such processes function effectively.
-    Provides briefings and written proposals to top management officials that present, defend and/or justify organization’s programs and policies relating to the energy and climate partnerships, including regular reports to Congress. Prepares diplomatic, Congressional and other correspondence for senior organization officials. Reviews and develops organization’s positions on pending legislation, prepares background documentation and testimony for Congressional hearings and assists during hearings.

The ideal candidate would have:

•    BA in a related field (business, social sciences (economics), engineering, environment), MA preferred
•    Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in one or more professional disciplines directly relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the position
•    Knowledge of a broad range of contract principles, policies and business processes.
•    Knowledge of laws, rules, policies, and regulations regarding contract administration.
•    Ability to apply basic contract/procurement laws, rules, regulations, principles and procedures.
•    Ability to analyze, interpret and apply contract/procurement regulations and principles.
•    Ability to monitor grants, Interagency Acquisition Agreements and cooperative agreements.
•    Ability to plan, initiate, organize, and coordinate activities within and outside the government.
•    Ability to manage/supervise people.
•    Knowledge of the federal and DoS budget process and USG procurement regulations.
•    Substantial knowledge of the development, administration and implementation of programs related to clean energy and/or industrial development and infrastructure in developing countries.

If you are interested in the above position and would like to be considered, forward your resume today to irinag@xla.com or apply online.

Contracts Administrator

XL is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support one of our prestigious client's Contracting Department located at Headquarters in Rockville, MD.

Our client is innovative medical research, supports education and training, and facilitates collaborations between the military and private medical communities. They provide comprehensive management and scientific services for more than 600 basic, clinical and applied research projects conducted around the globe. They also support continuing medical education programs for more than 160 military medical research and treatment facilities, and military medical organizations.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides cradle-to-grave contract administration support to assigned contracts in compliance with Foundation policies and Federal contract requirements.

2. Enters and maintains contract and financial information into Peoplesoft accounting system. Monitors financial status to ensure Limitation of Funds notifications are submitted and costs incurred are allowable under contract.

3. Advises Principal Investigators, researchers and HJF personnel regarding contract requirements, understanding contract terms, and providing necessary budget changes and justifications.

3. Drafts, negotiates and administers assigned Foundation contracts and subcontracts
ensuring all contract requirements are met. Maintains fully organized and compliant files.

4. Provides certifications, clearances, approvals, and documentation required for all contracts and contract modifications.

5. Drafts or reviews Request for Proposals (RFPs) to ensure that Federal requirements, prime contract provisions, and the Foundation's best interests are met. Develops pricing on assigned contracts as required.

6. Completes contract and subcontract close-out documents on a timely basis.

7. Completes other projects as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of FAR and OMB Circulars Al 10, 122 & 133. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, to meet deadlines, and to interact well with team members and customers. Proficiency in microsoft excel required.

Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Bachelor's degree or higher is required

Minimum Experience: 4 plus years' contracting experience

Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: NCMA, CPCM or CACM certifications
desirable.

Work Environment: Office environment

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Director of Human Resources.

Sr. Contracts Administrator

Cradle to Grave

Negotiation

Clearance

DOD experience

7-10 Years experience

Bachelor's Degree

All Federal (Industry) experience

Senior Contracts Manager

Senior Contracts Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible to provide contract/subcontract administration and proposal support including cradle-to-grave contract administration, ensuring compliance with procurement practices. Responsibilities for this hands-on position include drafting and negotiating subcontract and subgrant agreements; managing competitive bidding and contract close-out; and drafting, negotiating, and reviewing documentation for all contracts, modifications, and RFPs.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: 95% of time

Ensures procurement practices are in compliance with Federal grant and contract requirements and assures procurement personnel are complying with established procedures concerning competitive bidding, small business and minority contracting, and OMB Circular A-122, A-133, andA-110 compliance.
Provides certifications, clearances, approvals, and documentation required for all contracts and contract modifications.
Provides contract close-out documents on a timely basis.
Advises Principal Investigators and researchers regarding meeting contract requirements, understanding contract terms, and providing necessary budget changes and justifications.
Drafts and negotiates Foundation contracts and subcontracts .
Drafts or reviews Request for Proposals (RFPs) to ensure that Federal requirements, prime contract provisions, and the Foundation's best interests are met.
Provides operational requirements to support the Foundation’s Electronic Business System

NONESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: 5% of time
8. Completes other projects as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of grant, contract, subgrant and subcontract administration; FAR/DFAR knowledge a must; knowledge and use of contracting software (Oracle Financials, preferred); excellent communication skills; ability to manage multiple tasks
Simultaneously, to meet deadlines, and to interact well with team members and customers.
Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Bachelor's degree in business or business-related field required; Master's and/or NCMA, CPCM or CACM certifications desirable.

Minimum Experience: 10 plus years contracting experience; 5 or more years supervisory experience

Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: NCMA, CPCM or CACM certification preferred
Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: May provide supervision to the Contracts Assistant and Subcontracts Managers

Program Analyst

Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan professional staff members are senior subject matter experts with demonstrated leadership experience and broad range of interdisciplinary skills. Working under the direction of the bi-partisan Congressional Commission Co-Chairs and Executive Director, professional staff members with work at the national level to coordinate research and conduct analysis of issues affecting national policy in the areas of security, acquisition, logistics and international development. The primary focus of these activities involves the management and administration of over $100 billion in federal contracts to support contingency operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Professional staff members will work with leadership and senior policy makers in several federal agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development and other related organizations.

Professional staff member duties and responsibilities include:

As required, investigate operations both in the United States and in theater to determine facts and circumstances related to carrying out U.S. policy and stated mission requirements inherent in the charter of the Commission

Conduct expert research and analysis of the most complex issues involving interagency cooperation and mutual support in a wartime setting.

Serve as team leaders for ad hoc groups of experts assigned to research an area identified by the Commissioners as vitally important to the national interest. Teams will be composed of subject matter experts, investigators, auditors, attorneys and others as necessary

Represent the Commission in meeting and dealing with federal agency leaders at the presidential appointee, general officer/senior executive service levels.

Coordinate interagency cooperation and shared research among various organizations which have existing mission requirements related to the Commission’s charter, e.g. the General Accountability Office, Congressional Budget Office and various Inspectors General

Develop position papers and related analysis to support the Commissioners in preparing to brief Congress and issue materials for release to the public

Support Congressional hearings by conducting the requisite advance work and research to insure the Commissioners have the information they need to effectively represent the Commission.

Meet and deal with industry leaders at the President and Senior Vice President levels to insure that industry views and concerns are properly considered

Professionally write, edit and finalize key elements of supporting documents which will evolve into Commission interim and final reports. These documents will be published for nationwide distribution and will be prepared to meet the highest standards of professionalism