Program Manager - Small Business Program

About this Role

The Program Manager - Joint Ventures (SBA Mentor-Protégé) supports QGS’s small business partnership and growth strategy by leading the governance, compliance coordination, and performance oversight of SBA Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) joint ventures. This role works across business development, capture, contracting, and delivery to help identify and qualify JV opportunities, align partners on pursuit priorities, and ensure joint venture requirements are met so awarded work is set up for successful execution in federal environments.

• Coordinate joint venture governance, including operating cadence, meeting documentation, decision tracking, and adherence to joint venture agreements.
• Serve as a central point of coordination between QGS stakeholders and joint venture partners to align roles, responsibilities, communications, and deliverables.
• Support compliance with SBA Mentor-Protégé and joint venture requirements and associated federal contracting expectations; partner with Legal/Compliance on documentation and recordkeeping.
• Support capture and proposal teams by verifying joint venture eligibility, coordinating required partner inputs, and ensuring teaming documentation is current and consistent.
• Partner with Business Development/Commercial Excellence to support the JV go-to-market approach, including opportunity sourcing, qualification, pipeline reviews, and pursuit prioritization with JV partners.
• Support customer and partner engagement activities (industry days, matchmaking events, small business outreach, and teaming discussions) to expand the JV’s network and position the JV for upcoming opportunities.
• Coordinate development and maintenance of JV capability materials (capability statements, past performance narratives, partner resumes, and differentiators) in collaboration with proposal teams, ensuring materials accurately reflect the JV structure and roles.
• Coordinate startup and execution readiness for awarded work in partnership with Operations and Project Managers (e.g., project controls setup, partner onboarding, and compliance workflows).
• Partner with Finance and Contracts to support compliant contract setup, invoicing coordination, and audit-ready documentation practices as required by the contract.
• Track and report joint venture status, issues, and required actions to internal leadership and partner stakeholders; escalate risks early and drive resolution.
• Facilitate lessons learned across joint venture pursuits and projects and help standardize repeatable processes for partnership execution.
• Represent QGS in joint venture-related client meetings, teaming events, and partner engagements as needed.

• 10+ years of experience in program management with a strong focus on federal government relationships, including significant engagement with the Department of Energy.
• Demonstrated experience supporting SBA Mentor-Protégé and/or small business joint venture structures, including partner coordination and compliance-related documentation.
• Equivalent combination of education and significant field experience may be considered
• Proven ability to build and sustain professional relationships with senior-level government officials and internal stakeholders.
• Experience working with construction and/or craft labor project management.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience in matrix organizations with functional oversight (Finance, Safety/Quality, HR, Compliance).
• Strong knowledge of DOE operations, program expectations, and federal acquisition processes.
• Ability to travel regularly to local partner sites, teaming events, conferences, and other locations as needed
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, engineering, or a related field required (advanced degree preferred)
• PMP or similar certification is a plus (PMP required within 12 months of hire).
• Clearance:
  Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance; background check required.

Our Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Access to mental health support and resources
• Gene…