Program Manager Security & Adjudicative Support Services - TS/SCI w/FSP

About the role

Program Manager – Security & Adjudicative Support Services. The Program Manager serves as the primary leader for a high‑volume, high‑complexity security and adjudication program for the Intelligence Community. The PM is the principal liaison between the Contractor and the Government, reporting directly to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR). This role requires a hands‑on leader capable of managing personnel, financials, and performance quality while ensuring strict adherence to the Statement of Work (SOW) and Program Management Plan (PMP).

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Location: Northern Virginia Area

Responsibilities

• Operational Control: Plan, organize, and direct all activities, ensuring requirements are delivered in accordance with the Program Management Plan (PMP) with focus on efficiency, timeliness, and quality.
• Program Management Reviews (PMR): Lead monthly PMRs (CDRL‑006) to discuss performance, status reports, and contract topics with the COTR and CO.
• Delivery Management: Ensure all SOW requirements are delivered per the PMP, prioritizing efficiency, timeliness, and quality.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for the COTR regarding contract management, performance, personnel security, and invoicing.
• Cost Control: Maximize cost‑reduction opportunities and minimize delays between cost incurrence and invoicing, ensuring minimal accrual and accurate billing.
• Cost Efficiencies: Identify and recommend automated tools, process improvements, or SOP changes that reduce costs or increase efficiency; submit cost‑analysis proposals to the CO/COTR.
• Reporting: Manage preparation and submission of all Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliveries.
• Staff Management: Provide full oversight and monitoring of contractor personnel, ensuring qualifications and pre‑empting potential personnel problems.
• Task Coordination: Consult with Task Managers for problem resolution, task scheduling, resource allocation, and training needs.
• Performance Standards: Ensure tasking guidance from the Government is unambiguous and that all tasks are completed within established deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s Degree plus 3+ years as a Program Manager for a program of similar technical scope and complexity; or High School Diploma plus 6+ years serving as a Program Manager and Technical lead for a program of similar technical scope and complexity.
• Knowledge of ICD 704 regulations and the clearance adjudication process.
• Experience developing risk management plans and ITIL‑based incident reporting systems.
• Advanced ability to lead diverse teams and brief senior Government officials.
• Experience with personnel security clearance actions, including adjudication of initial applicants, industrial contractors, and periodic reinvestigations of staff employees, detailees, and industrial contractors.
• Familiarity with personnel security tools (e.g., Scattered Castles, iSTARS, STARgate, DISS).

About Xcelerate Solutions

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America’s fastest‑growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by a diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. The company has been recognized on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list and is a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6‑star Glassdoor rating and 99% CEO approval.