Project Manager (SOCOM)

Culmen International LLC

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in project management, ideally in a similar government setting
  • Experience supporting USSOCOM or similar DoD organizations
  • Proven record in managing government contracts and contractor personnel
  • Skilled in project planning, resource management, and budget execution
  • Familiar with CDRLs and quality assurance requirements
  • Strong leadership and communication abilities
  • Current Top Secret Clearance
  • PMI Project Management Professional certification essential

Responsibilities

  • Assist with project initiation, planning, execution, and closure for new SOCOM capabilities
  • Act as the primary liaison between government and contractor teams
  • Develop strategic plans and resource objectives aligned with USSOCOM missions
  • Manage project operations to ensure contract compliance
  • Oversee quality assurance processes and reporting
  • Review and manage timely submissions of all CDRLs and deliverables
  • Lead budget execution activities and funding document processing
  • Conduct technical assessments to support project improvement
  • Manage project scope, timeline, and costs effectively
  • Identify risks and devise mitigation strategies
  • Guide program staff and subcontractors with clear direction
  • Facilitate project reviews and stakeholder interactions

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
  • 401k plan with immediate vesting and a 4% match
  • Life and disability insurance provided by the company
  • Options for supplemental insurance
  • Access to training and continuing education opportunities
  • 12 paid holidays annually
Full Job Description
About the Role

Culmen International is seeking a Project Manager for USSOCOM support at Fort Bragg / Fort Liberty, NC.

The Project Manager will assist the government with the initiation, planning, execution and closure of projects for new capabilities in the SOCOM Information Environment (SIE) in support of USSOCOM requirements.

USSOCOM requires comprehensive program support encompassing:
  • Strategic planning and resource planning
  • Project management and administration
  • Quality assurance development and reporting
  • Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) review
  • Strategic resource planning support (e.g., POM submissions, spend plans)
  • Budget execution support, including funding document processing and invoice review
  • Technical and application assessment support


What You'll Do in Your New Role

  • Assist the government with the initiation, planning, execution and closure of projects for new capabilities in the SOCOM Information Environment (SIE)
  • Serve as the primary interface between the Government customer and contractor team
  • Develop and execute strategic plans, resource plans, and program objectives aligned with USSOCOM mission requirements
  • Manage and administer project operations, ensuring compliance with contract requirements
  • Oversee development and implementation of quality assurance processes and reporting
  • Review, manage, and ensure timely submission of all CDRLs and deliverables
  • Support and manage strategic resource planning processes, including POM submissions and spend plans
  • Oversee budget execution activities, including funding document processing and invoice review
  • Lead technical and application assessments to support project's performance and continuous improvement
  • Manage project's scope, schedule, cost, and performance to ensure successful execution
  • Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
  • Provide leadership, direction, and coordination to program staff and subcontractors
  • Support project's reviews, briefings, and stakeholder engagements


Required Qualifications

  • Relevant experience supporting related Government agency may be substituted in lieu of formal education
  • Experience supporting USSOCOM or similar DoD organizations
  • Demonstrated experience managing Government contracts and contractor personnel
  • Experience with project planning, resource management, and budget execution processes
  • Familiarity with CDRLs, quality assurance reporting, and contract compliance requirements
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to engage effectively with senior Government stakeholders
  • Active Top Secret Clearance
  • PMI Project Management Professional required


  • Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen, and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
  • 401k - Vested immediately and 4% match
  • Life insurance and disability paid by the company
  • Supplemental Insurance Available
  • Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
  • 12 Paid Holidays


To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

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