Junior Detail Program Specialist
About the job
- Draft detail agreements and amendments, route them for approval, and distribute fully executed copies to all parties.
- Prepare monthly travel authorizations and expense reimbursement requests for assigned detailees on extended assignments, following applicable travel policies.
- Meet with incoming detailees to explain allowable expenses, reimbursement procedures, and program requirements.
- Analyze biweekly payroll and financial reports, identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective action to the team lead.
- Coordinate with partner offices to resolve approved payroll corrections, track each correction, and follow up until it is closed.
- Maintain the detailee roster with assignment dates, office locations, travel status, and funding information, keeping it accurate for leadership reporting.
- Prepare cost comparison analyses for long-term assignments to support travel and relocation decisions.
- Compile and distribute weekly status reports on reimbursable agreements to the appropriate teams.
- Complete assigned portions of the open obligations certification report by verifying and documenting the status of outstanding travel authorizations and vouchers.
- Prepare expenditure reports on travel, salary, and other program costs for management.
- Manage the shared team mailbox on assigned days, resolving inquiries directly or routing them to the appropriate team member.
- Coordinate the posting of detail announcements and recruitment notices on the internal website with IT until they are published.
- Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the program and the team’s mission.
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
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Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
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Simplify's Take
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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Benefits
- Professional Development Budget