Deputy Program Manager – Top Secret

VMD Corp; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions in Springfield, VA seeks a Deputy IDIQ Program Manager to support the TSA training program, coordinating curriculum development, threat mitigation, and FFDO-related tasks across multiple orders.

The role requires a Master’s degree, PMP, and Secret clearance (Top Secret+ preferred), with extensive experience managing Federal IDIQ contracts in training/security and cross-organizational leadership. Equal employment opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Ten years of practical experience, including at least two years managing a major program.
• Extensive experience with large-scale Federal IDIQ contracts, especially in training and/or security.
• Minimum of five years supporting TSA training and/or security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the IDIQ Manager to ensure efficiencies and integration across all IDIQ task orders, including Curriculum Development, Threat Mitigation, and FFDO support.
• Serve as designated Key Personnel and backstop for contract-level coordination as required.
• Support nationwide planning, scheduling, and personnel deployment for TSA workforce training needs.
• Coordinate collection of program data to support Monthly Financial and Technical Summary Reports, and inventory reports.

Skills

Program management

Govorment contracting

Security training experience

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Master’s Degree in a related area

Tools

ADDIE model

Sunflower asset management system

Job description

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry. Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Deputy IDIQ Program Manager to support the full array of training and training-related support services needed to support the evolving mission of the Transportation Security Administration. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.

Security Clearance: Secret (minimum), Top Secret+ (preferred)

Location: Springfield, VA

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the IDIQ Manager in providing comprehensive management support to ensure efficiencies and integration across all IDIQ task orders, including Curriculum Development, Threat Mitigation, and Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) support
• Serve as a designated Key Personnel, requiring Government approval for assignment and acting as the primary backup to the IDIQ Manager for all contract-level coordination.
• Support nationwide planning, scheduling, and personnel deployment to meet the training needs of the TSA workforce, including Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and Explosives Experts.
• Coordinate the collection of program data to support the delivery of Monthly Financial Summary Reports, Monthly Technical Summary Reports, and GFE/GFP Inventory Reports.

Minimum Requirements

• 10 years of practical experience including at least 2 years of experience in managing a major program.
• Extensive Experience with management of large-scale Federal IDIQ contracts, specifically within training and/or security sectors.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting TSA training and/or security requirements.
• Master’s Degree in a related area
• PMP Certification
• Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting the FFDO Program or TSA Human Capital assessment initiatives.
• Experience with curriculum development frameworks such as the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) model.
• Familiarity with the TSA Sunflower asset management system and automated inventory tracking.
• Knowledge of emerging training technologies, including image simulation, 3D imaging, and virtual instructor-led training (VILT).
• Demonstrated ability to manage nationwide distribution networks and complex logistics for training materials and aids.
• Background in managing programs involving firearms training, law enforcement training, or threat mitigation imaging.
• Familiarity and understanding of key Training concepts and models, to include the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) model or Kirkpatrick Four-Level Evaluation Model for curriculum development.
• Top Secret Clearance

About Xcelerate Solutions: Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant’s or an employee’s disability. Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.