--- title: 'Project Manager / Deputy Program Manager at C3EL' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/project-manager-deputy-program-manager-c3el-scott-afb-yrn49zpp0s6f' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-17' --- # Project Manager / Deputy Program Manager at C3EL - **Company:** C3EL - **Location:** Scott Afb, IL - **Posted:** 2026-09-16 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-17 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/c3el/jobs/5239657007 ## Job description ## **CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD** Overview: Position Title: Project Manager / Deputy Program Manager Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain required CAC/NIPRNet access and satisfy applicable Government suitability requirements. (Secret or higher preferred.) Location: Scott AFB, IL / Alternative Work Site (Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.) Summary: C3EL is seeking a Project Manager to support day-to-day execution of a DoD telecommunications transition program. The Project Manager will coordinate personnel, workloads, schedules, transition activities, customer requirements, and technical support while assisting the Program Manager in maintaining contract performance. Key Responsibilities: - Manage daily operational activities and assigned project personnel. - Coordinate inventory, ordering, engineering, customer support, and transition activities. - Track schedules, actions, risks, issues, and performance metrics. - Coordinate with Government personnel, customers, telecommunications providers, and technical stakeholders. - Monitor workload and assist with allocation of personnel to transition priorities. - Support quality assurance and review of technical and administrative deliverables. - Prepare and support program reviews, status reports, meeting documentation, and presentations. - Perform Program Manager responsibilities when delegated Minimum Qualifications: - U.S. Citizenship. - Ability to obtain and maintain required CAC/NIPRNet access and satisfy applicable Government suitability requirements. - Demonstrated experience managing DoD/Federal IT, telecommunications, network, or technical services programs. - Experience coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams and multiple concurrent work activities. - Experience with project schedules, status reporting, risk/issue tracking, customer coordination, and quality management. - Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Education: - High School diploma or equivalent is required. ## About C3EL ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: C3EL delivers advanced information technology, engineering, and logistics services with a core focus on Command and Control and Communications systems to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. - **Entity Type**: Private (Woman-Owned Small Business – WOSB) - **Headquarters**: Tampa, Florida, United States - **Founded**: 2012 - **Founders**: Not publicly listed; leadership includes CEO Laura Hoernig and COO Jack Rhodes ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: IT Services and IT Consulting, Defense & National Security - **Target Customers**: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Agencies, and allied partners - **Mission/Purpose**: “Delivering advanced information technology and engineering services with a core focus on Command and Control, Communications systems to the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies.” ## Products & Services - **Enterprise IT Services**: Full lifecycle IT infrastructure design, implementation, and management (networks, servers, data centers). - **Command Center Solutions**: Turn-key design, integration, and delivery of command centers, including AV and communications systems, SCIFs, and briefing centers. - **Cloud & Virtualization**: Cloud migration, management, and optimization services. - **Communications Solutions**: Secure, reliable full lifecycle communications (including SATCOM, tactical communications, and voice/data networks). - **Cybersecurity**: Security operations, network defense, and compliance support. - **Logistics & Engineering**: Logistics support, engineering services, and program management for deployed and enterprise environments. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Estimated annual revenue $5.0M–$25.0M (LinkedIn data); Total employees 34 (LinkedIn, +6.4% monthly growth) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed (privately held); customers include U.S. DoD and other federal agencies - **Growth Signals**: 37 active job postings (Greenhouse), 94.7% quarterly increase in job postings, presence in 40+ countries, LinkedIn followers 2,600 (+1.1% monthly) ## Competitive Advantages - **Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)** status, enabling set-aside contracting opportunities. - **Top Secret Facility Clearance** and extensive experience with SCIFs and secure environments. - **Vertical integration**: Senior management deploys directly with teams, ensuring high-quality execution. - **Global footprint**: Supports operations in 40+ countries, with personnel experienced in both deployed and enterprise environments. ## Strategic Focus - Continue to expand DoD and federal agency customer base by delivering mission-critical command, control, communications, and IT solutions. - Invest in cloud, cybersecurity, and modernization services to meet evolving defense needs. - Grow workforce through a disciplined hiring pipeline (37 open positions across multiple geographies, including Hawaii, Italy, Kuwait, Belgium, and U.S. bases). ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Employee reviews rate culture 3.9/5 and career development 4.1/5; compensation rated 4.5/5 (Glassdoor/LinkedIn). - **Work Environment**: Supportive, mission-focused environment with a focus on professional growth; many roles require security clearance and offer the chance to work on critical national security projects. - **Remote/Hybrid**: Many roles are on-site at government facilities (e.g., Tampa, Hawaii, overseas bases); some roles may offer flexibility, but clearance requirements often dictate location. - **Notable Perks**: Opportunity to work directly with DoD customers, deploy with teams, and gain exposure to cutting-edge command and control technologies. ## Sources 1. [c3el.com – About Us](https://c3el.com/about-us/) 2. [c3el.com – Homepage](https://c3el.com/) 3. [c3el.com – Careers](https://c3el.com/careers/) 4. [Greenhouse – Jobs at C3EL](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/c3el) 5. 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