--- title: 'Senior Project Manager & Site Lead at C3EL' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-project-manager-site-lead-c3el-fort-shafter-flats-mhe1m8398vbg' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Senior Project Manager & Site Lead at C3EL - **Company:** C3EL - **Location:** Fort Shafter Flats, HI - **Posted:** 2025-10-22 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/c3el/jobs/4951848007 ## Job description ## **CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD** Overview: Job Title: Senior Project Manager & Site Lead Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret (Top Secret eligible preferred) Location: Fort Shafter Flats, HI (Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.) Description: C3EL is seeking a cleared Senior Project Manager & Site Lead to join our on-site team at Fort Shafter Flats in Honolulu, Hawaii. This position serves as the primary on-site leader responsible for overall contract execution, mission continuity, and the daily direction of enterprise IT operations. The Senior Project Manager will oversee technical and administrative functions supporting a Network Operations and Security Center, ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and coordination across the program. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: - Serve as the on-site lead responsible for overall contract execution, mission continuity, and daily operations. - Manage staffing, workload prioritization, task assignment, and performance tracking for all contract personnel. - Act as the primary point of contact and liaison with government stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). - Oversee all DIACAP and Risk Management Framework (RMF) certification activities and ensure program deliverables meet compliance and quality standards. - Direct enterprise network and cybersecurity operations, ensuring consistent adherence to established SLAs and DoD policies. - Support process improvement and standardization efforts across project management and operational functions. - Provide strategic guidance to leadership and technical staff to maintain mission readiness and ensure successful contract performance. - Prepare and deliver reports, metrics, and documentation to government stakeholders as required. Minimum Qualifications: - U.S. Citizenship. - An active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance (Top Secret eligibility preferred). - Current DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE, or equivalent). - Minimum of six (6) years of experience in IT program management and enterprise operations leadership supporting a Network Operations and Security Center. - Strong understanding of DoD acquisition and CHESS purchasing procedures, MPLS, DISA circuit management, and enterprise hardware/software integration. Preferred Qualifications: - PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent management certification (Six Sigma, ITIL preferred). - Proven success in acquiring DIACAP Authorization to Operate (ATO) as part of a certification and accreditation team. - Completion of formal management training or courses (PMI, Six Sigma, ITIL, etc.). - Prior management experience supporting USARPAC and/or USARC environments. Education: - A minimum of a 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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