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A-TEK, Inc. · 3 months ago

Small Business Program Manager and Liaison Officer

Hybrid - McLean, VA, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $170K/yr

5+ years exp

A-TEK is a company that empowers people to drive innovation impacting federal markets. They are seeking a Mentor Protégé Program Manager and Liaison Officer to lead a federal small business program, ensuring effective client relationship management and program delivery across a multi-partner environment.

Business IntelligenceInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the single point of accountability to the Government for all program activities

Lead planning, execution, and oversight of all program tasks across the team, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, quality standards, stakeholder engagements, and regulatory mandates

Maintain alignment with agency mission goals and evolving requirements while delivering on schedule and within budget

Serve as primary interface with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), technical leads, and other government stakeholders

Foster trusted relationships through proactive communication, regular status updates, and transparent issue resolution

Engage with key agency offices and centers to ensure solutions and communications address operational pain points and support collaboration

Direct a blended team of Averon Digital staff on deliverables for the program

Oversee resource allocation, staffing plans, onboarding, and performance management for program personnel

Coordinate partner roles and deliverables, ensuring adherence to agreed workshare and performance standards

Guide the transition of historic data

Promote innovation and continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for automation and cost optimization

Ensure adherence to all applicable federal regulations, contract clauses, and security standards

Develop and deliver contractual reports, program metrics, and executive briefings

Maintain program documentation, risk registers, and change management processes

Qualification

Program ManagementClient Relationship ManagementGovernment AcquisitionPMP CertificationFederal Procurement KnowledgeStrategic CommunicationLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in a business field

5+ years of progressive experience in program/project management, with at least 2 years managing large federal IT or scientific data programs

Knowledge of government acquisition requirements and regulations for small business

Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship skills

PMP or PgMP certification (or equivalent)

Preferred

Direct experience with DHA

Knowledge of federal procurement, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Regulations Supplement (DFARS) small business and program execution, strategic communication, mentor-protégé and program support services