Deputy Program Manager – Top Secret

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Deputy IDIQ Program Manager to support the full array of training and training-related support services needed for the Transportation Security Administration’s evolving mission. Join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented minds in the GovCon industry.

About the role

This position is located in Springfield, VA, and requires a Secret clearance (minimum), with Top Secret or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the IDIQ Manager in providing comprehensive management support to ensure efficiencies and integration across all IDIQ task orders, including Curriculum Development, Threat Mitigation, and Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) support.
• Serve as a designated Key Personnel, requiring Government approval for assignment and acting as the primary backup to the IDIQ Manager for all contract-level coordination.
• Support nationwide planning, scheduling, and personnel deployment to meet the training needs of the TSA workforce, including Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and Explosives Experts.
• Coordinate the collection of program data to support the delivery of Monthly Financial Summary Reports, Monthly Technical Summary Reports, and GFE/GFP Inventory Reports.

Requirements

• 10 years of practical experience, including at least 2 years managing a major program.
• Extensive experience managing large-scale Federal IDIQ contracts, specifically within training and/or security sectors.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting TSA training and/or security requirements.
• Master’s Degree in a related area.
• PMP Certification.
• Secret Clearance (minimum).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting the FFDO Program or TSA Human Capital assessment initiatives.
• Experience with curriculum development frameworks such as the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) model.
• Familiarity with the TSA Sunflower asset management system and automated inventory tracking.
• Knowledge of emerging training technologies, including image simulation, 3D imaging, and virtual instructor-led training (VILT).
• Demonstrated ability to manage nationwide distribution networks and complex logistics for training materials and aids.
• Background in managing programs involving firearms training, law enforcement training, or threat mitigation imaging.
• Familiarity with key training concepts and models, such as the ADDIE model or Kirkpatrick Four-Level Evaluation Model for curriculum development.
• Top Secret Clearance.

About Xcelerate Solutions

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions is one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Our culture is defined by a diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported by growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company success. We have been recognized as one of the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” and are a “Great Place to Work” certified company, with a 4.6-star Glassdoor rating and a 99% CEO approval rating.