Master's degree in business, Economics, Finance, Law, or related technical field
Current Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
10+ years managing federal government programs of similar size and complexity
10+ years interacting with high-ranking officials in government programs
Deep understanding of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and FOCI mitigation
Responsibilities
Serve as the single point of accountability for a dispersed workforce of ~300 personnel
Act as a trusted advisor to Government leadership, providing data-driven insights
Translate complex legislative mandates into executable operational plans
Oversee the Verification & Triage Unit to ensure timely intake of sponsorship packages
Ensure high-quality Entity Vulnerability Assessments and Threat Information Responses
Maintain a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan guaranteeing 95%+ accuracy
Lead a multi-tiered team to manage recruitment, retention, and training
Benefits
Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required
Location in Quantico, VA
Opportunity to work with a large, dispersed workforce
Engagement with high-ranking government officials
Involvement in strategic transformation initiatives
Focus on operational excellence and quality control
Full Job Description
Description
Program Manager Senior - Entity Vetting & Security Operations
We are seeking a strategic Program Manager / Operator - a leader who bridges the gap between executive policy and daily execution. You will be the primary interface with government leadership (Mission Chief, Contracting Officer), responsible for the health, performance, and evolution of a complex, high-volume vetting ecosystem. Your responsibilities are dual-focused:
Operational Excellence: Ensure the daily processing of 200,000+ annual vetting inquiries and risk assessments meets strict timeliness and quality standards.
Strategic Transformation: Partner with the customer to refine processes, clear backlogs, and implement the next generation of industrial security vetting (FOCI, NISP, and Section 847).
Security Clearance: Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (Tier 5 Investigation)
Location: Quantico, VA
Responsibilities:
Serve as the single point of accountability for a dispersed workforce of ~300 personnel, ensuring alignment with DCSA's Industrial Security and Counterintelligence Directorates.
Act as a trusted advisor to Government leadership, providing data-driven insights on backlog reduction, risk trends, and workflow optimization.
Translate complex legislative mandates (e.g., Section 847) into executable operational plans, ensuring the workforce adapts quickly to changing threat landscapes.
High-Volume Management: Oversee the "Verification & Triage Unit" (VTU) to ensure the timely intake of ~1,000 weekly sponsorship packages and inquiries.
Analytic Rigor: Ensure the "Due Diligence" (DDU) and "Counterintelligence" (CI) units produce high-quality Entity Vulnerability Assessments (EVAs) and Threat Information Responses (TIRs) that meet Intelligence Community standards.
Quality Control: Maintain a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) that guarantees 95%+ accuracy across all deliverables, from data entry to complex legal risk strategies.
Lead a multi-tiered team of Deputy PMs and Unit Chiefs to manage recruitment, retention, and training for a mix of administrative, intelligence, and risk management roles.
Manage operational surge requirements, shifting resources dynamically between Triage, Due Diligence, and Risk Mitigation tasks to prevent bottlenecks.
Oversee the contract budget, burn rates, and financial reporting to ensure fiscal discipline on a Firm Fixed Price level of effort.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: Master's degree in business, Economics, Finance, Law or related technical field
Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (Must be current).
10 + years of experience managing federal government programs of similar size, scope, and complexity
10 + years of specialized experience interacting with high-ranking officials in government programs of similar size, scope and complexity
Preferred Qualifications:
DCSA/Industrial Security Fluency: Deep understanding of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), and the specific challenges of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) mitigation.
Supply Chain/Risk Management: Experience managing programs focused on Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), Vendor Vetting, or Third-Party Risk.
Scale & Complexity: Proven track record managing contracts with 200+ FTEs and multiple subcontractors. Experience with "high-volume" processing centers (e.g., background investigations, claims processing) is a major differentiator.
Data-Driven Mindset: Ability to use data analytics to forecast workloads, identify bottlenecks, and present "program health" metrics to leadership (beyond just "green/red" charts).
Change Agent: Experience leading teams through organizational transformation, technology modernization (e.g., migration to NBIS/NISS), or policy shifts.
About XCelerate Solutions
XCelerate Solutions is a technology consulting firm that provides a range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. XCelerate Solutions specializes in data analytics, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, and has a team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has been recognized for its excellence in numerous areas.
