Mentor Protégé Program Manager

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At Hartwood Consulting Group, we believe in empowering people to grow, lead, and succeed. If you’re ready to take on new challenges and be part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you!

WHO WE ARE

Hartwood Consulting Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB/VOSB), proudly founded in 2007. For over 15 years, we have delivered proven, measurable results to our federal customers, driving change, anticipating challenges, and preparing organizations for the future.

Our highly certified experts thrive on collaboration, bringing together the right people, proven processes, and cutting-edge solutions to solve complex problems and optimize efficiency. We are trusted advisors and problem solvers, committed to integrity, excellence, and mission success in everything we do.

With a people-first approach, we specialize in business consulting, innovative services, and technical solutions for the Federal market. Our team consists of diverse perspectives and driven professionals who are passionate about making a difference for our customers, our community, and the missions we serve.

OUR BENEFITS:

Competitive compensation

Paid Time Off

11 paid holidays

Generous employer contribution to medical plans

Ancillary benefit options

Employer paid life, AD&D, STD and LTD insurance

Employer contribution to retirement savings plan

Professional development and training

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting federal, state, and local government missions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: This is a hybrid position providing primarily on-site support to a DoD customer located in Falls Church, VA. The Mentor-Protégé Program Manager provides subject matter expert support for the execution, management, and oversight of the DoD Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) on behalf of the government organization. This role supports the organization’s commitment to maximizing small business participation and capability development while ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Provide end-to-end Mentor-Protégé Program execution support, including administration, monitoring, and coordination of mentor-protégé agreements.
• Perform MPP analysis support, including needs assessments, drafting program content, and coordinating reviews of documents supporting issuance and implementation.
• Research and incorporate applicable legislative requirements, FAR, DFARS, DoD directives, instructions, and guidance into MPP documentation and policies.
• Support Mentor-Protégé Program management, including coordination and review of new agreements and participation in program management reviews with all stakeholders.
• Track milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics for mentor-protégé agreements.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and supporting documentation for government leadership.
• Coordinate with acquisition, legal, and technical stakeholders to ensure program compliance and effectiveness.
• Identify best practices, lessons learned, and improvement opportunities to enhance program outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing or supporting DoD or Federal Mentor-Protégé Programs.
• In-depth knowledge of DoD and Federal Mentor-Protégé Program requirements.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience supporting federal small business development initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple agreements and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Apps (Word, Excel, Outlook), Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Excellent oral/written communication, teamwork, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate organizational/program changes effectively to a varied audience.
• Ability to travel, primarily in the national capital region (NCR) as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field