Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Acquisition, Finance, or related field
PMP, FAC-C, DAWIA, or related acquisition certification preferred
Training or certification in federal small business programs or acquisition management preferred
6+ years of experience with federal acquisition or small business programs
Demonstrated knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and DoD small business programs
Responsibilities
Lead and manage execution of program tasks
Ensure compliance with regulations and policies
Oversee contract lifecycle management and performance monitoring
Serve as primary liaison among stakeholders
Develop executive-level briefings and reports
Identify risks and implement corrective actions
Facilitate meetings and training sessions
Benefits
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Company Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Full Job Description
Category Professional Services
Description
We are seeking a Small Business Programs Lead to lead execution of client facing services. This individual will serve as a trusted on-site leader, representing ROCIMG with executive presence and professionalism. The ideal candidate understands FAR, DFARS, and DoD small business programs and can build client confidence to position ROCIMG for long-term partnerships.
Position Requirements
Responsibilities
Lead, perform, and manage execution of program tasks.
Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, DoD acquisition policies, and small business program regulations.
Oversee contract lifecycle management, performance monitoring, reporting, and audit readiness.
Serve as the primary liaison between leadership, contracting personnel, vendors, and industry stakeholders.
Develop executive-level briefings, dashboards, and performance reports.
Identify risks, compliance gaps, and program improvement opportunities; implement corrective actions.
Facilitate meetings, working groups, and training sessions to support stakeholder engagement.
Represent ROCIMG professionally in client-facing engagements and strengthen customer trust and satisfaction.
Formal Education and Certification
Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Acquisition, Finance, or related field.
PMP, FAC-C, DAWIA, or related acquisition certification preferred.
Training or certification related to federal small business programs or acquisition management preferred.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Demonstrated knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and DoD small business programs.
Experience supporting acquisition offices within DoD or other federal agencies.
Strong understanding of the federal acquisition lifecycle and contract compliance requirements.
Executive presence with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build credibility quickly and operate effectively in a government environment.
Political awareness and sound judgment in navigating complex acquisition environments.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities.
Preferred Experience
Minimum six (6) years of experience supporting federal acquisition or small business programs.
DoD past performance experience strongly preferred.
Experience preparing reports and briefings for senior government leadership.
Familiarity with federal reporting systems (e.g., SAM.gov, eSRS).
Experience working in a consulting or government contracting environment.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, MS Teams, and SharePoint.
Location
DMV-area candidates due to on-site leadership engagement requirements in Arlington, VA.
Additional Requirements
U.S. Citizenship required.
Ability to successfully complete background investigation requirements.
Ability to support occasional travel (estimated 5-15%) for conferences, stakeholder engagements, or industry events as required by customer.
Benefits
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Company Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Salary $100,000 - $120,000, plus bonus. Final salary is determined by relevant experience, FAR/DFARS expertise, DoD experience, certifications, geographic location, and demonstrated leadership capability.
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
Location Gaithersburg
This position is currently accepting applications.
