Location : Falls Church, VA (Hybrid)
Clearance : Public Trust / ADP-II (eligible)
Employment Type : Full-Time | Key Personnel
Contract : Defense Health Agency
About the Role
North Rock Consulting is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support the Defense Health Agency acquisitions office. This is a key personnel role responsible for assisting in the overall management of contract performance and serving as the lead for the Mentor-Protg Program (MPP). The Alternate PM will act with full authority on behalf of the Program Manager in their absence and play a strategic leadership role across multiple functional areas including business execution, outreach, policy support, and small business program oversight.
This position is ideal for a candidate with strong federal program management experience, knowledge of small business regulations, and demonstrated leadership supporting multi-stakeholder environments within DoD or federal acquisition offices.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the designated Alternate Program Manager with full delegated authority to oversee contract execution in the PMs absence.
- Provide program oversight across multiple functional workstreams aligned to Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) mission priorities.
- Lead DHAs Mentor-Protg Program operations, including agreement governance, stakeholder coordination, documentation, and reporting.
- Oversee drafting and review of MPP-related policies, assessments, and legislative / DFARS compliance documentation.
- Support quality, compliance, and performance monitoring efforts per the Quality Control Plan.
- Coordinate weekly, monthly, and semiannual performance reports in collaboration with OSBP stakeholders.
- Interface with government executives, program staff, and industry partners to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant program delivery.
- Contribute to strategic outreach, small business engagement activities, and communications support.
Required Qualifications
Must be a U.S. CitizenBachelors degree in Business, Management, Public Administration, or related field (Masters preferred).Minimum of 5+ years of experience managing teams and / or multiple functional areas in a federal program environment.Experience supporting small business policy, acquisition programs, OSBP-related initiatives, or Mentor-Protg / industry partnership programs.Demonstrated success in stakeholder-facing federal program roles, preferably within DoD or a federal acquisition office.Strong communication, governance, and documentation skills with the ability to execute in a metrics-driven environment.Desired Experience
Prior experience working with DoD Mentor-Protg programs or federal supplier development initiatives.Familiarity with FAR / DFARS small business program requirements.Experience with performance tracking, reporting, and continuous improvement practices.Ability to operate in a hybrid on-site / telework environment within the National Capital Region.