Small Business Programs Lead

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category
Professional Services

Description


Seeking an opportunity to build trusted client relationships and support mission-critical small business initiatives within the government? ROCIMG is a consulting firm serving federal and commercial clients with a focus on strategy, transformation, program management, technology, and cybersecurity. We are a growing company known for delivering results with integrity and professionalism.

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

About the Organization
ROCIMG is focused on being the best idea development, implementation, and management consulting firm that partners with our clients to deliver their preferred future, through the efforts of excellent people while growing the economy. We develop enduring partnerships with our clients to successfully navigate and resolve complex, mission-critical challenges, and deliver results that accomplish their strategic and operational goals.


This position is currently accepting applications.