Task Order Project Manager, Training and Development – Secret

Xcelerate-Solutions-5; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions seeks an experienced Task Order Program Manager to provide centralized program management oversight for TSA, Office of Training and Development. This Secret-cleared role requires leading schedules, budgets, and performance reporting across multiple task orders, with experience in DHS/TSA programs and a PMP certification.

The position requires a Master’s degree and at least 10 years in program management, including leadership of major federal initiatives, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• PMP certification is required.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience.
• Experience managing DHS/TSA or similar federal programs.
• Ability to manage multiple task orders concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single Government point of contact for PM Support Task Order matters.
• Provide centralized program management oversight across TSA/T&D task orders.
• Develop and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule using Microsoft Project.
• Monitor cost, schedule, scope, and performance; identify risks and mitigation plans.
• Utilize TSA systems for task order activities, RFQs, and reporting.

Skills

Program management

Strong communication

Federal programs knowledge

Schedule and cost controls

Risk management

Education

Master's degree (M.S.) in a related field

PMP certification

10+ years of program management experience

Experience as Program Manager on federal programs

Job description

Task Order Project Manager, Training and Development – Secret

Program Operation CareersSpringfield,Virginia

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking an experiencedTask Order Program Manager to provide centralized program management oversight in support of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Office of Training and Development (T&D). This Key Personnel role is responsible for ensuring integration, efficiency, and performance across all T&D task orders issued under an Enterprise Security Training IDIQ.

Security Clearance: Secret (Minimum)

Location: Springfield, VA

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the central point of contact for the Government for all technical, programmatic, and management matters related to the PM Support Task Order and represents the Contractor at all Task Order–level post-award meetings, briefings, and Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
• Deliver centralized program management oversight across all TSA T&D task orders, ensuring integration of schedules, milestones, finances, deliverables, and performance metrics.
• Develop, maintain, and manage an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using Microsoft Project to track progress across all T&D task orders.
• Monitor and control cost, schedule, scope, and performance, identifying risks, issues, and dependencies across task orders and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Utilize TSA systems to manage task order activities, RFQs, WebForms, reporting, and data management.
• Prepare and submit all required status and performance reports, including Weekly Status Reports (WSR), Monthly Financial Summary Reports (MFSR), Monthly Technical Summary Reports (MTSR), and quarterly PMRs.
• Provide financial oversight and reporting, including expenditure tracking, staffing utilization, estimates at completion (EAC), and variance analysis.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control activities, ensuring deliverables meet TSA standards and contractual requirements.
• Ensure compliance with DHS and TSA security, privacy, and information assurance requirements, including handling of Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Master’s degree (M.S.) in Program Management, Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or a related discipline.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
• Minimum 10 years of practical professional experience, including at least 2 years managing a major program, task order, or department.
• Demonstrated experience performing as a Program Manager on complex federal government programs.
• Proven experience serving as a Task Order Manager or Program Manager for DHS, TSA, or other federal civilian agencies.
• Proven experience managing schedules, budgets, milestones, deliverables, and performance reporting.
• Strong knowledge of federal program management best practices, including schedule and financial controls.
• Ability to manage and integrate activities across multiple concurrent task orders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing Government stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting TSA Office of Training and Development (T&D) programs.
• Experience preparing and delivering Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and executive-level program reviews..

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.

Disclaimer

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