DoD Mentor-Protégé Program Manager

Kingstonville, LLC; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Health Agency seeks an experienced MPP Manager to lead the Mentor Protégé Program within the Small Business Office. You will supervise a project team, drive compliance, manage budgets, and coordinate government and industry stakeholders to advance program objectives.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in federal program support, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic federal environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field (Business/Public/Management/Communications or similar).
• Minimum five years of program management or Federal program support experience.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of program management principles, reporting requirements, and governance.
• Experience developing reports and documentation for executive stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and leadership of the project team.
• Lead all MPP support activities in line with program objectives and government requirements.
• Conduct needs assessments, evaluations, and reviews to drive improvement.
• Develop and maintain Mentor-Protégé Agreements and related docs.
• Draft reports and materials aligned with legislation, policies, and guidance.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting for the program.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and program events.
• Ensure accommodations and logistics for meetings and activities.
• Provide analytic support related to compliance requirements and performance.
• Prepare status reports, briefings, and recommendations for leadership.
• Collaborate with government personnel, mentors, protégés, and industry partners to meet objectives.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies for successful execution.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public/Management/Communications

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

Defense Health Agency seeks an experienced MPP Manager to lead the Mentor Protégé Program within the Small Business Office. You will supervise a project team, drive compliance, manage budgets, and coordinate government and industry stakeholders to advance program objectives.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in federal program support, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic federal environment.