Partner/Principal/Executive Director:

XLA; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

XLA is seeking an senior Engagement Manager in the Washington, D.C. area with 15+ years of federal experience, including A-123 implementation activities for CFO Act agencies or equivalent complexity.

The candidate must demonstrate expert knowledge of federal financial regulations (OMB A-123, GAO Green Book, FASAB, FFMIA, FMFIA) and hold an active Top Secret clearance. Strong leadership, client communication, and project-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years federal experience supporting A-123 implementation activities.
• Expert knowledge of federal financial regulations (OMB A-123, GAO Green Book, FASAB, FFMIA, FMFIA).

Responsibilities

• Defines scope, direction, planning, and completion of engagements and allocates Firm resources accordingly.
• Monitors engagement status and communicates with the client, manages the project, and presents final work product.

Skills

Engagement management

Federal program leadership

Client communications

A-123 compliance

Top Secret clearance

Job description

Responsible for scope, direction, planning, and completion as well as the commitment of the Firm’s resources to the engagement plan. Monitors the status of the engagement. Is also responsible for communications with the client, overall project management and the presentation of final work product. The individual should have more than 10 years of experience, with several years as Partner-in Charge or a similar role of engagements with the private sector or the federal government.

Minimum/General Experience:

Minimum of 15 years of federal experience supporting A-123 implementation activities for CFO Act agencies or similar complexity. Expert knowledge of federal financial regulations, including, but not limited to OMB Circular A-123, GAO Green Book, FASAB, FFMIA and FMFIA required.

Certifications:

Should hold one or more of the following - Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP).

Security Clearance:

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required.

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 [e-mail]. 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