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Program lifecycle management and engineering support

Project Manager

Full-Time
$120k/yr
Mid
Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA
In PersonOn-site in a federal office five days per week; candidates must be local to Arlington.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be local to the Arlington area.
  • Must be eligible for a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
  • Knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) for preparing detailed drawings and specifications.
  • Knowledge of rules and regulations governing the acquisition, construction, and alteration of leased or owned space.
  • Ability to develop program requirements, design reviews, technical drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for space acquisition and tenant improvements.
  • Ability to evaluate proposals based on requirements, utility access, cost, employee convenience, and related factors.
  • Ability to develop technical project requirements, design specifications, project milestones, cost estimates, schedules, and funding plans.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the facility project manager for centrally managed activities and perform the full range of program and project management functions.
  • Oversee project budgets and review funding proposals for new facilities and renovations or expansions of existing facilities.
  • Evaluate and resolve issues with broad impact on large organizational procurements, including procurements with new or unusual requirements.
  • Provide facilities services to Domestic Field Offices for repairs and upgrades to existing office locations.
  • Travel with the General Services Administration, government Security Officer, and local government representatives to survey office sites for future relocations.
  • Travel to field offices to inspect new construction and ongoing renovation projects.
  • Prepare space utilization and layout design plans using computer-aided design (CAD), including detailed drawings and specifications for telecommunications, furniture, electrical, and other equipment.
  • Review facilities design criteria, guidelines, and procedures to ensure they meet specialized organizational needs effectively.
  • Prepare space layouts and basic building plans from awarded leases and review them for deviations from requirements.
  • Discuss plans with lessors, contractors, General Services Administration representatives, government headquarters entities, and Domestic Field management.
  • Develop project milestones and review cost estimates and project schedules.
  • Determine technical project requirements, design specifications, and concepts.
  • Analyze proposals and acquire space through program requirements, design reviews, technical drawings, specifications, cost estimates, occupancy agreements, and tenant improvements.
  • Conduct pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of space designs and technical specifications.
  • Advise stakeholders on detailed exterior and interior requirements, including technical operations, security, acoustics, wall specifications and coverings, and color coordination.
  • Oversee construction and renovation activities to ensure requirements and expectations are met.
  • Discuss plans with lessors, general contractors, architects, and management.
  • Evaluate General Services Administration offers for buildings and sites proposed for build-to-specification projects.
  • Prepare furniture packages, secure funding to outfit spaces, and manage delivery and installation schedules.
  • Develop life-cycle office relocation and renovation schedules, along with funding plans and proposals, to meet specialized requirements cost-effectively.

About the company

XLA provides government services focused on Program Lifecycle Management, Engineering & Technical Solutions, and International Program Support. It helps agencies manage entire programs—from planning and engineering to execution and international coordination—through ongoing project management, technical expertise, and tailored support. The company works by aligning customer needs with project resources, managing scope, costs, and deliverables, and ensuring accurate, timely data and reporting to meet contract requirements. XLA differentiates itself through its award-winning track record, global staffing (250 employees worldwide), and its emphasis on meeting evolving government demands with reliable performance and international program capabilities. Its goal is to help government agencies stretch budgets and handle increasing service demand by delivering consistent, well-managed programs and outcomes.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

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What believers are saying

  • XLA won a $13M NARA IT security support contract in 2025.
  • PrimeRFP shows $53.6M across 83 award actions, led by DOJ.
  • New CEO James Vant started April 2026, enabling refreshed go-to-market execution.

What critics are saying

  • DOJ contracts dominate 57% of obligations, exposing XLA to one customer.
  • Recompetes hit 21 incumbent awards within 24 months, risking revenue churn.
  • Halifax-owned XLA must re-energize branding fast or lose larger integrator bids.

What makes XLA unique

  • XLA serves federal cybersecurity, analytics, and technical support across 30 years.
  • James Vant joined April 7, 2026, bringing Octo and IBM integration experience.
  • XLA’s DOJ and NARA relationships create sticky, repeat-business federal revenue.

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