Senior Project Manager

The Copper River Family of Companies

$164K — $236K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top-Secret Clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent government project management experience
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
  • Knowledge of government acquisition lifecycle and contract administration
  • Experience with IT program management methodologies and SLA monitoring

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of IT projects
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, risks, and deliverables
  • Provide support for multiple Government IT initiatives
  • Assist in developing Statements of Work and performance documentation
  • Monitor contractor performance against SLAs and quality metrics
  • Prepare project status reports and executive briefings
  • Coordinate with Government representatives and contractors for project success

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account for healthcare and dependent care
  • Health Savings Account for a high deductible plan
  • Retirement 401(k) with employer match
  • Open leave policy and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement and transportation expense account
Full 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 Coronado, CA. 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


Position Pay Range

$164,000-$236,249 USD

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.

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