Program Manager

Coho Technology Solution is seeking an experienced Program Manager to provide leadership and oversight for complex cybersecurity and engineering support efforts at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). NSWCPD is the Navy’s premier organization for research, development, testing, evaluation, and fleet support across ships, submarines, military watercraft, and unmanned platforms.

This position will lead program execution in support of NSWCPD Department 50, which manages Risk Management Framework (RMF) package development, cybersecurity hardening, and Authority to Operate (ATO) validation for critical Navy and DoD systems. The Program Manager will ensure that project goals are achieved on time, within scope, and in compliance with federal and DoD cybersecurity regulations while coordinating efforts across engineering, logistics, and technical documentation teams.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Oversee all aspects of program execution supporting cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, and technical documentation for shipboard and shore-based systems.
• Manage program planning, scheduling, and coordination, including developing and maintaining the master project schedule.
• Lead RMF package preparation, documentation, and submission in compliance with DoD Instruction 8510.01 and NAVSEA guidance.
• Support cybersecurity activities, including installation, configuration, patching, system integration, and compliance with DoD/Federal IT security standards.
• Provide oversight of program reviews, Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) development, and compliance reporting.
• Ensure proper documentation is developed, including user manuals, reports, technical data, test procedures, validation plans, and milestone tracking artifacts.
• Coordinate with Navy Validators, Security Control Assessors (SCA), and Information Assurance Managers (IAM) to achieve and maintain system ATOs.
• Support cybersecurity desktop administrative functions, ensuring compliance of IT systems with Federal and DoD regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks, resolve issues, and improve processes across multiple platforms.
• Provide program-level communication, reporting, and status updates to government stakeholders.

Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Citizenship:
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance required, with the capability to obtain Top Secret approval.

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical or managerial discipline

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in program and project management.

• Travel
  • May travel up to 25% of the time.

About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

Copper River’s Culture

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

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.

Disclaimer:

The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.