Mentor-Protégé Program Manager
OCT Consulting LLC
Program Manager
OCT Consulting LLC
part-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Virginia
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💰 $60 - $80 per hour
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Program Manager (1099, Part-time ~740 hours/year) position supporting a federal client’s Small Business Office; position contingent upon contract award
- Primarily on-site in Falls Church, VA (telework arrangements may be considered)
- Provide overall leadership, management, and direction to a small, multi-functional contractor team supporting a federal client’s Small Business Office
- Oversee daily operations across functional areas, including program management, technical support, data/analytical support, administrative services, and strategic communication
- Ensure all tasks are performed in accordance with the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 644), DoDI 4205.01, FAR, and DFARS
- Manage staff performance, workload distribution, and cross-functional coordination to achieve program goals
- Monitor contract deliverables, schedules, and quality standards; ensure timeliness and compliance with agency-specific requirements
- Serve as the primary interface with the Government, providing updates, issue resolution, and status reporting
- Develop and implement performance metrics and reporting to track progress and outcomes of the client’s Small Business Program
- Provide guidance and oversight on small business participation, outreach efforts, and mentor-protégé program initiatives
- Support strategic communication efforts to stakeholders, including briefing preparation, stakeholder engagement, and program promotion
- Identify process improvements and implement best practices to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, as it is required for the clearance associated with this position
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing direct reports across multiple functional areas (business, technical, administrative, or analytical)
- Demonstrated experience leading teams supporting federal acquisition or small business programs
- Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and the Small Business Act
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), including advanced Excel for data analysis
- Experience supporting or managing federal small business programs, mentor-protégé initiatives, or related outreach programs
- Proven ability to manage contract deliverables, schedules, and reporting requirements in a government contracting environment
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience briefing senior leaders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to develop and track program performance metrics
- Experience working within DoD or federal agency environments; healthcare-related experience is a plus
