Are you driven toward success in assisting small, minority and women owned businesses with increasing contacts with government agencies and large corporations? Do you thrive in a fast paced and deadline oriented environment?

Technical Assistance Program Manager

Company Overview: Our client is comprised of a blend between employees and consultants. Since most of our work is done at client locations, our team is mostly virtual. We tend to work collaboratively using a blend of virtual tools and applications (Slack/Asana/Teams) to stay in touch. The environment is fast paced, and our clients tend to be very demanding. The team is independent, entrepreneurial, creative, and fun. There is also a lot of flexibility when it comes to managing work-life balance. We prioritize family and wellness; it is the perfect environment for someone that is self-motivated and needs a flexible schedule.

Skills and Qualifications: (I combined Skills and Qualifications together here)

• Self-Starter with the ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Collaborative team player – works well with others.
• Client Centered – willing to go above and beyond for our clients.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Power Point and Excel.
• Knowledge of business and contracting principles.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to conduct workshops, training, and presentations.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least three years of experience of experience working with or advising small businesses with the review and preparation of bids, proposals, and RFPs.
• Deep understanding of the government (federal, state, and local) contracting process, and prior experience working with government agencies.
• Experienced with advising and assisting individuals or businesses with creating cost estimates.
• Previous experience with delivering workshops, and small group sessions.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
• Experience working with small, diverse businesses or communities.
• Proficient with cloud-based timekeeping, reporting and project management tools (Asana, Salesforce).

Duties:

• Aid with preparing bids, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Assist firms with identifying target audience with government agencies.
• Guide firms on subcontracting opportunities; processes and best practices.
• Help firms to identify opportunities by reviewing local bid calendars.
• Help firms to create, update and maintain professional business profiles.
• Assist firms with understanding commodity codes.
• Provide guidance to firms regarding local laws for businesses (Paid Sick Leave, Prevailing Wage)
• Connect firms to additional resources for accessing capital, bonding, and other types of technical assistance.
• Conduct small group coaching sessions/masterminds to assist firms with solving common problems.
• Teach clients how to prepare and respond to bids, proposals, and RFPs.
• Guide firms that did not win bids on the process for debriefing, and FOIL requests.
• Conduct and facilitate workshops on contractor readiness programs.
• Create a detailed summary of each intervention with a client in Salesforce.
• Follow-up with firms who have submitted proposals to ascertain status (win/loss) and recommend additional actions.
• Teach firms how to complete standard government forms; certified payrolls, MWBE Participation Plans.
• Create opportunities for teaming, subcontracting and joint ventures through targeted outreach.
• Conduct outreach to MWBE firms and booking appointments for technical assistance.
• Update/maintain personal on-line business calendar so clients can easily book appointments.
• Provide feedback to JKA team and subject matter experts regarding technical assistance trends, outcomes.
• Attend industry events, trade shows and other events to promote the program.
• Develop sourcing opportunity calendar and distribute to MWBE firms.
• Draft and present reports of program metrics and progress to stakeholders.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Why Join Us?

We foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Joining our team offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that supports career growth, while making a meaningful impact on the communities and industries we serve.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development
• A collaborative and supportive team culture

If you’re ready to make an impact and grow with us, we’d love to hear from you!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.