What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at North Rock?
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 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-Protégé 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 PM’s absence.
- Provide program oversight across multiple functional workstreams aligned to Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) mission priorities.
- Lead DHA’s Mentor-Protégé 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. Citizen
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Public Administration, or related field (Master’s 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-Protégé/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-Protégé 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.