Full-Time

Senior Project Manager

Copper River Family of Companies

Copper River Family of Companies

51-200 employees

Manages SBA 8(a) operating companies

Compensation Overview

$164k - $236.2k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

San Diego, CA, USA

In Person

On-site in Coronado, California; no remote option stated.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management

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Requirements
  • Active Top-Secret Security Clearance required
  • 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
  • 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
  • Familiarity with Government acquisition regulations and contract management processes
Responsibilities
  • 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
Desired Qualifications
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Experience supporting USSOCOM or other DoD enterprise IT environments
  • Familiarity with Government acquisition regulations and contract management processes
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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What believers are saying

  • TPG brought $36.9 million trailing-12-month prime revenue and strong State Department exposure.
  • GSA eLibrary shows Copper River Cyber Solutions contract 47QTCA26D0079 runs through 2046.
  • Copper Lights targets Department of War and Space Force missions with mentor-protégé backing.

What critics are saying

  • Integration of TPG and Copper Lights distracts teams during 2026 proposal cycles.
  • Copper River still depends on federal contract vehicles, especially STARS III ending July 2026.
  • A missed recompete or JV underperformance would squeeze growth and valuation fast.

What makes Copper River Family of Companies unique

  • Owned by Native Village of Eyak, giving tribally owned federal contracting access.
  • January 22, 2026 acquisition of The Prospective Group deepened cybersecurity, analytics, modernization.
  • July 23, 2026 Copper Lights JV added By Light scale for defense pursuits.

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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