Full-Time

Project Manager

Updated on 9/3/2026

Copper River Family of Companies

Copper River Family of Companies

51-200 employees

Manages SBA 8(a) operating companies

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Jacksonville, NC, USA

In Person

On-site at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
IT Operations (1)

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Requirements
  • Active Top-Secret Security Clearance
  • No degree required
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government programs
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software
  • Project lifecycle management
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Schedule and resource management
  • Government Information Technology project management
  • Stakeholder coordination
  • Performance reporting and project documentation
  • Information Technology service delivery and operational transition
Responsibilities
  • Plan, coordinate, execute, and close assigned IT projects
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and deliverables
  • Monitor project performance, risks, budgets, and resource requirements
  • Coordinate project activities with Government stakeholders and technical teams
  • Ensure project objectives align with mission priorities and contractual requirements
  • Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
  • Track project progress and prepare status reports for leadership
  • Facilitate project meetings and coordinate action items
  • Support transition of completed projects into operational environments
  • Maintain project documentation and configuration records
  • Apply project management best practices throughout the project lifecycle
  • Recommend process improvements to enhance project execution
Copper River Family of Companies

Copper River Family of Companies

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Copper River Family of Companies is a portfolio of industry-leading operating companies owned by the Native Village of Eyak. The group participates in the SBA 8(a) program (active since 2006, including current and graduated members) and offers customized solutions and services to clients. The companies deliver their offerings through multiple specialized subsidiaries, combining federal contracting experience with tailored services across diverse industries. The approach centers on leveraging 8(a) status and the collective strengths of the portfolio to meet client needs with personalized, scalable solutions. The goal is to provide clients with practical, customized services while helping participants grow and sustain their businesses within a community-focused organization.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Beavercreek, Ohio

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The January 2026 TPG deal broadens capabilities and cross-sell opportunities immediately.
  • Copper Lights was launched under SBA mentor-protégé support, improving prime-contract competitiveness.
  • Healthcare staffing and mission-services expansion diversify revenue beyond core IT contracting.

What critics are saying

  • SEWP V ordering ends April 30, 2026, threatening a major federal sales channel.
  • Contracting concentration in federal agencies ties revenue to procurement cycles and set-aside scrutiny.
  • A failed integration of TPG and Aspire Medical Staffing would dilute margins and execution capacity.

What makes Copper River Family of Companies unique

  • Native Village of Eyak ownership gives Copper River 8(a) and tribal contracting advantages.
  • January 2026 TPG acquisition added cybersecurity, analytics, and mission-support depth for federal agencies.
  • July 2026 Copper Lights JV with By Light expands access to defense and Space Force work.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays