What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at The Copper River Family of Companies?
Coho Technology Solutions is seeking two Program Manager to provide overall leadership and oversight for the Census Bureau's Transformation & Application Modernization (CenTAM) BPA initiative in Maryland. This role ensures cost, schedule, quality, and security objectives are achieved across all task orders, guiding a complex System of Systems (SoS) architecture. The Program Manager leads planning, governance, and delivery of large-scale IT initiatives using agile, iterative methodologies to support modernization and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Oversee BPA and task order execution, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, quality, and security goals.
- Manage program governance, risk management, and financial controls.
- Lead large-scale IT transformation and modernization initiatives.
- Serve as the primary liaison with the Contracting Officer and government technical leads.
- Promote iterative development and agile best practices across program teams.
- Lead cross-functional coordination among program teams to ensure integration and effective communication across all task orders.
- Establish performance metrics and dashboards to track progress and report results to senior government leadership.
- Drive continuous process improvement through lessons learned, best practices, and knowledge sharing.
- Ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations, contract deliverables, and security policies.
Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:
- Education:
- Bachelor's in Business, Management, Computer Science, or related field; Master's or PMP/PgMP preferred
- Experience:
- Minimum 15 years in IT program management, with at least 5 years supporting federal agencies
- Proven success managing complex, enterprise-wide modernization initiatives
- Demonstrated experience overseeing multi-contract programs (BPA, IDIQ, GWAC)
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.
Salary : $140,000 - $200,000