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

The Mentor Protégé Program (MPP) Manager is responsible for leading and managing all activities associated with the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Small Business Office (SBO) Mentor Protégé Program. This position serves as the primary lead for MPP support efforts and provides day-to-day supervision of the project team. The MPP Manager ensures program compliance, supports strategic initiatives, oversees program budgets, and facilitates collaboration between mentors, protégés, Government stakeholders, and industry partners. The successful candidate will possess strong program management, analytical, and communication skills, with experience supporting Federal small business programs, partnership initiatives, or related acquisition and business development programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and oversight of project team personnel.
• Lead all Mentor Protégé Program (MPP) support activities in accordance with program objectives and Government requirements.
• Conduct needs assessments, program evaluations, and management reviews to support continuous program improvement.
• Develop, review, coordinate, and maintain Mentor-Protégé Agreements and supporting documentation.
• Draft and review program content, reports, correspondence, and materials aligned with applicable legislation, policies, and guidance.
• Track, monitor, and manage MPP budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting requirements.
• Coordinate vendor meetings, stakeholder engagements, workshops, and related program events.
• Ensure required accommodations and logistical support are provided for meetings and program activities.
• Conduct research and provide analytical support related to MPP compliance requirements and program performance.
• Monitor program metrics and prepare status reports, briefings, and recommendations for Government leadership.
• Collaborate with Government personnel, mentors, protégés, and industry stakeholders to support program objectives.
• Identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful program execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of program management, project management, or Federal program support experience.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of program management principles, practices, and reporting requirements.
• Experience developing reports, correspondence, and program documentation for executive-level stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) organizations or Federal small business programs.
• Experience supporting Mentor-Protégé Programs, supplier diversity initiatives, or business development programs.
• Knowledge of Federal acquisition, small business, and contracting regulations.
• Experience managing budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting activities.
• Experience coordinating stakeholder meetings, events, and outreach initiatives.
• Technical Skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience using SharePoint and document management systems.
• Ability to prepare reports, presentations, dashboards, and program tracking documentation.
• Familiarity with collaboration and productivity tools in a government environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with a company match, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, paid time off and more.