Project Manager

The Copper River Family of Companies; Surf City (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Coho Consulting Group seeks a Project Manager to support IT initiatives within the SOCOM Information Environment at Camp Lejeune, NC. The role involves planning, coordinating, executing, and closing projects delivering new or enhanced IT capabilities for USSOCOM and allied commands, in collaboration with Government stakeholders to meet schedule, budget, and contract requirements.

Essential qualifications include active Top-Secret clearance, PMP certification, and DoD/Federal experience.

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret clearance is required.
• No degree required; DoD/Federal government experience preferred.
• PMP certification is required.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Experience supporting DoD or Federal Government programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, execute, and close IT projects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor project performance, risks, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate project activities with Government stakeholders and technical teams.
• Ensure project objectives align with mission priorities and contractual requirements.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Track project progress and prepare status reports for leadership.
• Facilitate project meetings and coordinate action items.
• Support transition of completed projects into operational environments.
• Maintain project documentation and configuration records.
• Apply project management best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance project execution.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

PMP certification

No degree required

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Coho Consulting Group is seeking a Project Manager to support Information Technology (IT) initiatives within the SOCOM Information Environment (SIE) at Camp Lejeune, NC. The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, monitoring, and closing projects that deliver new or enhanced IT capabilities supporting USSOCOM, Component Commands, Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and deployed forces. This position works closely with Government stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with established project management best practices.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Plan, coordinate, execute, and close assigned IT projects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor project performance, risks, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate project activities with Government stakeholders and technical teams.
• Ensure project objectives align with mission priorities and contractual requirements.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Track project progress and prepare status reports for leadership.
• Facilitate project meetings and coordinate action items.
• Support transition of completed projects into operational environments.
• Maintain project documentation and configuration records.
• Apply project management best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance project execution

Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Security Clearance
  • Active Top-Secret Clearance required
• Education and Certification:
  • No degree required
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government programs
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software
• Demonstrated Knowledge & Experience:
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Schedule and resource management
• Government IT project management
• Stakeholder coordination
• Performance reporting and project documentation
• IT service delivery and operational transition

About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidaysAdditional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.

Disclaimer:

The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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