Copper River Cyber Solutions is seeking a Junior Program Manager to join our team in support of a new contract at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This position will be performed remotely with the occasional need for an onsite meeting in the Washington D.C. area.
The Junior Program Manager is responsible for managing resources, schedules, financials and adhering to quality and control guidelines throughout the full systems development life cycle. This also includes management of issues, risks, and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Provide ZSCALER program management
- Work with Senior Executives (corporate and government) to foster open communication and ensure customer and company success
- Mentor and coach staff, resolve conflicts and ensure our customers are completely satisfied
- Manage Project Team Leads to achieve project objectives
- Cultivate the relationship with the COR(s) and government team leads with the goal of ensuring program related objectives are successfully met
- Manage project budgets to ensure projects achieve projected revenue, cost, and profit targets
- Employ project management best practices and methodologies
- Develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with the performance work statement
- Ensure project deliverables reflect the work performed and results are accurately documented as it relates to the company objectives and contracted deliverables
- Participate in internal planning and reporting processes
- Work with Project Team Leads to develop objective performance measurements across all program areas, to ensure consistent, high-quality evaluation, and goal setting for employees
- Assist with preparing proposal content, writing, and coordinating proposal efforts throughout the solicitation life cycle
- Establish and manage project methodology incorporating structures, standards, processes, documentation, and reporting which supports the needs of the projects and emphasizes risk management and timely project delivery
- Ensure project management standards are followed by performing regular project assessments
- Gather project data for regular project assessments and monthly program reviews
- Participate in special projects as required by contributing and managing internal organization initiatives
Essential Job Requirements:
- Clearance:
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or prior, relevant experience in lieu of a degree
- Current PMP or PMI certification
- Required Knowledge/Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of project management experience
- Experience using Zscaler
- Experience creating delivering training on process improvements, specifically in the context of the Zscaler
- Experience managing all levels of technical professionals
- Experience managing contract financials and contract management
- Proven Project Portfolio, Program and Project Manager experience and sound understanding of the principles and frameworks of successful project management
- Proven experience in providing service, effectively interacting and relationship building with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated capability for problem solving, decision making, sound judgment, and assertiveness
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with senior management from customer/partner companies
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent presentation skills
- Must have understanding and relevant familiarity of latest technology trends
- Must be able to understand multi-level customer/user expectations and concerns
- Ability to start and manage priorities judiciously
- Preferred Skills:
- Cloud knowledge and experience
- Cyber Security knowledge and experience
- SharePoint knowledge and experience
- Microsoft 365 knowledge and experience
- Platform and data migration knowledge and experience
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.
Copper River’s Culture
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.
Benefits
- 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: 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
Position Pay Range
$115,000—$150,000 USD
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.
Copper River’s Culture
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.
Benefits
- 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: 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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What We Do
Welcome to Copper River Shared Services!
The Shared Services Division of the Copper River Family of Companies provides long-term strategic business planning, new company startup and acquisition strategies, complete back office support services, regulatory training, compliance, and governance oversight to ensure the continued growth and prosperity of the Copper River Family of Companies. We are proud to be owned by the Native Village of Eyak, a Federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe located in Cordova, Alaska. With over 500 professional industry leading experts, the Copper River Family of Companies are driven to support the needs of our clients and their missions both at home and abroad. We stand ready.
Our mission is to Diversify the Native Village of Eyak’s Ability to Facilitate Economic Advancement; it’s what binds us now and into the future. We accomplish this through the work of our strategic alliance of agile Operating Companies, guided by our core values of Collaboration, Integrity, and Empathy.
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