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XLA

Program lifecycle management and engineering support

Budget Analyst 1

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior, Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Washington, DC, USA
In Person
AccountingFinancial Accounting
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum two (2) years and up to five (5) years of experience supporting Federal financial management, accounting, budgeting, auditing, or related business operations.
  • Experience supporting Federal financial processes, financial reporting, or budget execution activities.
  • Familiarity with Federal financial systems and financial data management practices.
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Active Top Secret clearance required.
  • Must be able to maintain all required FBI suitability and security requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Receive, review, and process financial transactions within Government financial management systems.
  • Enter and maintain financial data within UFMS and other Government-provided financial systems.
  • Process vendor invoices and reimbursement requests through IPP and other approved financial platforms.
  • Track obligations, expenditures, modifications, and payment activities.
  • Perform expenditure reconciliation activities and identify discrepancies requiring resolution.
  • Maintain and update vendor records and supporting financial documentation.
  • Validate financial information for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
  • Assist with preparation of financial reports, status updates, and supporting documentation.
  • Support financial record management and document retention activities.
  • Respond to customer and stakeholder inquiries regarding obligation and expenditure status.
  • Assist with audit preparation activities and retrieval of supporting financial documentation.
  • Support quality control reviews of financial transactions and budget execution records.
  • Ensure compliance with financial management procedures, internal controls, and agency requirements.
  • Participate in continuous process improvement efforts designed to improve financial data quality and operational efficiency.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting Federal law enforcement or Department of Justice (DOJ) organizations.
  • Experience working with Unified Financial Management System (UFMS).
  • Experience working with Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
  • Experience with Federal reimbursable agreement programs.
  • Experience with financial reconciliation activities.

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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Company News

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Apr 7th, 2026
James Vant appointed CEO of cybersecurity firm XLA

XLA, a cybersecurity and data management provider serving the US federal government, has appointed James Vant as chief executive officer. Vant previously served as president of eTelligent Group and held senior leadership roles at Octo, an IBM company, where he managed profit and loss responsibilities and led strategic integration efforts. The Vienna, Virginia-based company provides cybersecurity, data analytics, technical solutions and international programme support services to federal agencies. Founded over 30 years ago, XLA has supported missions including homeland security, disaster relief and cybersecurity incidents. Vant succeeds Gary Slack, who is retiring after a decade leading the company. Lloyd Mustin, XLA's chairman and founder, cited Vant's two decades of experience in government services and IT as key qualifications for driving the company's next growth phase.

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