Full-Time
Task Order Project Manager
Xcelerate Solutions
501-1,000 employees
Security, consulting, and digital transformation services
No salary listed
Egg Harbor Township, NJ, USA
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- B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or related discipline.
- Minimum 5 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.
- Strong working knowledge of PMI-based project management principles and methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams supporting technical, logistics, training, and operational functions.
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior Government leadership.
- Serve as the central point of contact with the Government for all technical, operational, and management matters related to the Task Order to include representing the Contractor at all Task Order–level post-award meetings, briefings, and reviews with TSA stakeholders.
- Provide overall leadership and accountability for Task Order performance, ensuring compliance with the Statement of Work (SOW), contract requirements, and TSA policies.
- Direct and oversee execution of T library management, simulator support, help desk operations, logistics, and rapid response activities.
- Apply Project Management principles to plan, execute, monitor, and control all Task Order activities.
- Manage schedule, cost, scope, risk, quality assurance, and performance metrics across all task areas.
- Ensure quality control and quality assurance of all deliverables, reports, and services provided under the Task Order.
- Oversee adherence to DHS, TSA, and federal security requirements, including classified handling, Sensitive Security Information (SSI), and Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
- Manage subcontractor performance, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, security mandates, and performance standards.
- Prior experience supporting TSA Office of Training and Development (T&D) or similar Homeland Security training organizations.
- Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
- Familiarity with threat image libraries, simulation technologies, explosives/chemical training aids, or screening technologies.
- Experience managing property and asset management systems in accordance with FAR, GAO, and DHS standards.
- Experience managing geographically dispersed teams and multiple subcontractors.
- Threat Mitigation, Engineering, and Image (TME&I) support services, including threat image development.
Xcelerate Solutions helps organizations manage risk for people and systems across three service areas: Enterprise Security, Strategic Consulting, and Digital Transformation. Its offerings include security programs, risk assessments, strategic guidance, and technology-enabled transformations that protect personnel, physical assets, and cyber infrastructure while speeding up value delivery. The company differentiates itself by providing an integrated, end-to-end portfolio that combines security expertise, strategic oversight, and practical digital-change initiatives under one umbrella, rather than offering a narrow, single-solution approach. Its goal is to improve security and resilience for America’s personnel, facilities, and digital networks and to deliver results more quickly by aligning risk management with actionable transformations.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
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Total Funding
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Headquarters
McLean, Virginia
Founded
2009
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $163M Login.gov call order expands five-year federal revenue visibility.
- Continuous identity risk intelligence strengthens Xcelerate's biometrics and fraud stack.
- Federal and regulated clients need reusable, privacy-first onboarding workflows.
What critics are saying
- Socure and GSA dependence concentrates revenue in one identity program.
- Specialist competitors like Jumio and Vida can displace Xcelerate on verification.
- Biometric-heavy offerings face tougher privacy scrutiny as zero-knowledge proofs gain favor.
What makes Xcelerate Solutions unique
- Federal security integrator across enterprise security, consulting, and digital transformation.
- Login.gov award pairs Xcelerate with Socure for remote identity proofing.
- TSA screening, DoD, Intelligence, and civilian clients anchor mission credibility.
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↑ 20%Xcelerate welcomes Bill Pedersen to the Enterprise Vetting & Analysis leadership team. May 18, 2026 MCLEAN, VA, May 20, 2026 - Xcelerate Solutions announced today that Bill Pedersen has joined its Enterprise Vetting and Analysis division. Mr. Pedersen brings to the company decades of federal leadership and is nationally acclaimed for his expertise in personnel security, suitability, and vetting reform. Bill joins Xcelerate from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's Suitability Executive Agent Programs, where he served as Division Director. He made significant contributions to the federal government's Trusted Workforce 2.0 initiative by leading major efforts spanning policy development, strategy execution, stakeholder coordination, and large-scale training programs. Widely regarded as a leading authority on suitability, fitness, national security, credentialing, and investigative policy, Bill has authored many national policies and played a key role in their implementation across the Executive Branch. He was honored with the OPM Director's Individual Award for Customer Service. "Bill's exceptional experience in vetting reform, investigative policy, and government transformation aligns directly with Xcelerate's mission to deliver innovative security and mission support solutions to our federal customers," said Brett Mencin, President, Enterprise Vetting. "His leadership, vision, and deep understanding of the evolving trusted workforce landscape will strengthen our ability to support agencies across the federal government." Throughout his federal career, Bill led targeted outreach efforts supporting more than 120 agencies, leveraging data-driven insights to identify operational gaps, reducing inefficiencies, and improving outcomes across government programs. Bill began his career as a federal background investigator, establishing an early reputation for precision, independence, and relationship-building. About Xcelerate Solutions Xcelerate Solutions is a leading defense and national security company delivering integrated solutions that enhance the security, resilience, and effectiveness of mission-critical operations for federal clients. The company partners with agencies across the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, federal civilian agencies, and the intelligence community to provide digital and mission services, aviation security, and enterprise vetting & analysis. Media Contact: Marta Czarnecki [email protected] 703-969-0937 About Xcelerate. Xcelerate is a leading defense and national security company, delivering integrated solutions across Enterprise Vetting & Analysis, Aviation Security, and Mission & Digital Solutions. Our customers are directly responsible for the security and safety of the United States.
Xcelerate Solutions appoints Jeffrey Keen as Senior Vice President of Federal Civilian Programs. March 25, 2026 Xcelerate Solutions, a leading defense and national security company, announced the appointment of Jeffrey A. Keen as Senior Vice President of Federal Civilian Programs, where he will lead the company's strategy, operations, and growth across its federal civilian portfolio. In this role, Keen will oversee program delivery and business development initiatives supporting civilian government customers, strengthening partnerships, and advancing solutions that modernize IT infrastructure, enhance mission performance, and improve service delivery across federal agencies. "Jeff brings an exceptional combination of operational leadership and deep experience across the federal civilian landscape," said Mark Drever, CEO of Xcelerate Solutions. "His proven ability to manage complex programs, lead high-performing teams, and build trusted government partnerships will be instrumental as we continue expanding our civilian programs." Keen brings more than two decades of leadership experience in federal contracting, program management, and strategic growth. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Federal Civilian Enterprise Solutions at CACI, where he supported the integration of Applied Insight following its acquisition and helped lead operations and growth initiatives across the company's civilian enterprise portfolio. Previously, Keen served as Senior Vice President and General Manager at Applied Insight, where he oversaw a large operating portfolio supporting both federal civilian and Department of War customers. Throughout his career, he has led programs supporting agencies including the Defense Health Agency, U.S. Air Force, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Courts, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, U.S. Capitol Police, and U.S. Coast Guard, managing teams delivering communications support services, training, cloud services, infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT support.
Xcelerate Solutions, a defence and national security company, has appointed Jeffrey A. Keen as Senior Vice President of Federal Civilian Programs. Keen will lead strategy, operations and growth across the company's federal civilian portfolio, overseeing programme delivery and business development for civilian government customers. Keen brings over 20 years of experience in federal contracting and programme management. He previously served as Senior Vice President of Federal Civilian Enterprise Solutions at CACI, where he supported Applied Insight's integration following its acquisition. Before that, he was Senior Vice President and General Manager at Applied Insight, managing programmes for agencies including the Defence Health Agency, Department of Homeland Security, FBI and Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Xcelerate Solutions provides integrated solutions for federal clients across homeland security, defence and intelligence community operations.
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/PRNewswire/ -- Xcelerate Solutions ("Xcelerate"), a leading defense and national security company and portfolio company of McNally Capital, today announced it...