Senior Project Manager

The Copper River Family of Companies; Surf City (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Open leave policy and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Transportation expense account

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Coho Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead enterprise IT initiatives supporting the SOCOM Information Environment at Camp Lejeune, NC. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, executing, and closing complex projects while aligning with objectives, budgets, schedules, and contractual requirements.

The position requires a Top-Secret clearance, strong program management skills, and experience with government acquisition processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant government program management experience may be substituted for formal education.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of assigned IT projects.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Provide program management and administrative support for multiple Government IT initiatives.
• Assist with acquisition planning and development of Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), pricing documentation, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and security documentation.
• Monitor contractor performance against Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Quality Assurance metrics, and contractual requirements.
• Prepare project status reports, scorecards, dashboards, and executive briefings.
• Coordinate with Government Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and contractor personnel to ensure project success.
• Maintain program documentation, contract records, and project repositories using Government-approved systems.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of documentation libraries supporting program operations.
• Review contractor deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and contractual compliance.
• Identify project risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance program execution and operational efficiency.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Government acquisition lifecycle

IT program management methodologies

SLA monitoring

QASP awareness

Acquisition documentation

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management tools

Job description

Coho Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and support enterprise Information Technology (IT) initiatives supporting the SOCOM Information Environment (SIE) in Camp Lejeune, NC. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and closing complex projects while ensuring alignment with customer objectives, budgets, schedules, and contractual requirements. This position serves as a trusted advisor to Government stakeholders by providing program management, acquisition planning, documentation oversight, performance monitoring, and quality assurance support.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of assigned IT projects.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Provide program management and administrative support for multiple Government IT initiatives.
• Assist with acquisition planning and development of Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), pricing documentation, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and security documentation.
• Monitor contractor performance against Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Quality Assurance metrics, and contractual requirements.
• Prepare project status reports, scorecards, dashboards, and executive briefings.
• Coordinate with Government Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and contractor personnel to ensure project success.
• Maintain program documentation, contract records, and project repositories using Government-approved systems.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of documentation libraries supporting program operations.
• Review contractor deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and contractual compliance.
• Identify project risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance program execution and operational efficiency.

Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Security Clearance
  • Active Top-Secret Clearance required
• Education and Certifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or relevant government program management experience may be substituted for formal education
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
• Demonstrated Knowledge & Experience:
  • Government acquisition lifecycle and contract administration
  • IT program management methodologies and best practices
  • Service Level Agreement (SLA) performance monitoring
  • Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP) and performance reporting
• Development of acquisition documentation and contract deliverables
• Risk management, project scheduling, and performance metrics
• Collaboration with Government leadership and cross-functional technical teams
• Executive reporting and briefing preparation

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Experience supporting USSOCOM or other DoD enterprise IT environments

Familiarity with Government acquisition regulations and contract management processes

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 holidays
• Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

Note: Benefits are offered based on employment classification and applicable contract requirements. Eligibility may vary by position.

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.