Full-Time

Department of Defense Architecture Framework Architect

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 role at Camp Lejeune, NC; active Top-Secret security clearance required.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Consulting (1)

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Requirements
  • Active Top-Secret Clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree or relevant government experience may be substituted for formal education
  • Experience applying the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
  • Strong analytical and technical writing skills
  • Experience supporting Federal or Department of Defense programs
  • Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
  • Enterprise Architecture methodologies
  • Communications planning
  • Joint operational planning
  • Network architecture principles
  • Systems integration
  • Technical documentation development
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain enterprise architecture products using DoDAF.
  • Participate in planning meetings, technical exchanges, and working groups.
  • Support Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) planning activities.
  • Gather and validate information exchange requirements.
  • Develop communications architecture plans.
  • Coordinate with Government stakeholders and mission partners.
  • Review and assess proposed architecture guidance.
  • Recommend enterprise architecture improvements.
  • Support communications planning for operational exercises and contingency operations.
  • Evaluate interoperability across enterprise systems.
  • Prepare technical documentation and architecture products.
  • Provide technical guidance regarding enterprise network architecture.
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