Coho Technology Solutions is seeking a Project Manager with DoD IT/Telecommunications management experience to join our infrastructure team. The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing a complex IT/Telecommunications infrastructure project supporting a Department of Defense installation modernization effort.
This position reports to the Coho TS Program Manager - Marine Corps Projects
Essential Job Functions:
- Develop and maintain detailed MS Project schedules, including activity lists, timelines, schedule dates, and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) that accurately track project activities and deliverables
- Maintain a Project Management Plan throughout the life of the project
- Maintain project tracking logs for cost, schedule, and performance
- Plan, schedule, and facilitate project and working group meetings with stakeholders to track progress, identify requirements, resolve issues, and coordinate milestones
- Prepare and provide deliverables and submittals in accordance with the Performance Work Statement
- Maintain project configuration management and document control system
- Draft and track project related Request for Information for submissions
- Manage and track subcontractors’ performance and progress
- Maintain active communication and coordination with program manager to assist with project related internal processes and procedures to ensure timely submittal of operational requirements. (Invoicing, Estimates, Budgets, Human Resources related, etc.)
- Attend internal company status and staff meetings virtually or in-person when required
- Manage project related risk to ensure they do not adversely impact project or CohoTS
- Maintain a professional and high level of customer satisfaction with respect to work and activities and address any deficiencies as needed
- Maintain a proactive safety and quality program to ensure compliance with specifications and safety standards
- Interaction with subcontractors, customers, and team members with excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
Identify, develop, and inform the CohoTS leadership of additional contracting opportunities which may become present during the performance of the project
Essential Job Requirements:
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree in technical or management-related discipline, or equivalent industry certifications or relevant professional experience.
- Required Knowledge/Experience:
- 10 years of DoD IT and Telecommunications Management Experience
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of Project Management in a DoD environment
- Strong computer skills
- Proven disciplined leadership
- Strong knowledge of JITIC approved IT and Telecommunications products
- Preferred Knowledge/Experience:
- Project Management Professional (PMP certification) or equivalent
- Experience with IT and Telecommunications project execution for military entities, USMC
- Experience in information technology that includes areas such as desktop hardware, operating systems, office productivity software, computer networking-Local Area Network (LAN) /Wide Area Network (WAN), servers, SharePoint, virtual machines, video teleconferencing, WirelessLocal Area Network (WLAN) Networks, Unified Communications, Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM), and other transport solutions.
- Physical Requirements:
- N/A
Basic Eligibility Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a minimum Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution or related field and/or equivalent experience
- Proven success in developing scalable project strategies and process improvements
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in technical or management-related discipline or equivalent industry certifications or relevant professional experience
- 10 years of DoD IT and Telecommunications management experience
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of Project Management in a DoD environment
- Strong computer skills
- Proven disciplined leadership
- Strong knowledge of JITIC approved IT and Telecommunications products
- Experience with desktop hardware, operating systems, office productivity software, networking (LAN/WAN), servers, SharePoint, virtual machines, video teleconferencing, WLAN, Unified Communications, DWDM and other transport solutions
- U.S. Citizenship
- Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a minimum Secret security clearance
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
- Experience with IT and Telecommunications project execution for military entities (USMC)
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET or CAE institution or equivalent experience
- Proven success in developing scalable project strategies and process improvements
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.
