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Bowhead

Federal contracting arm delivering IT services

Graphic Designer/Photographer

Full-TimeDeadline 9/25/27
$100k - $119k
Mid, Senior
St. Louis, MO, USA
In Person
Art, Graphics & AnimationGraphic Design
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Have 3–5 years of relevant experience in graphic design and photography.
  • Photographers must use Nikon digital camera systems and Adobe Creative Suite or Creative Cloud software; the government provides the camera systems as government-furnished equipment.
  • Have detailed knowledge of the entire Adobe Creative Suite or Creative Cloud graphic design software package on a Windows platform.
  • Be able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
  • Have the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
  • Be able to lift up to 15 to 25 pounds.
  • Be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
  • Be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.
  • Currently hold a Top Secret/SCI-level security clearance.
  • Be a U.S. citizen for security clearance at this location.
Responsibilities
  • Provide design and layout support, text processing, page markup, graphic scanning, large- and small-format printing, sign marking, engraving, mounting and laminating, and other creative design support.
  • Enter services rendered into NGA’s online application via the Local Work Order Tool and make them easily accessible to the Government.
  • Stay abreast of new and potentially evolving software packages that may be useful for NGA in the future.
  • Submit all products for review by the Graphic Design Lead Key Positions to ensure there are no grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors.
  • Design products for printing on digital presses, which can differ from other design and layouts.
  • Provide high-quality, professional digital photography, including portrait and on-scene photography.
  • Provide on-scene photography for activities such as accident investigations, building maintenance, events, award ceremonies, group photos, and photojournalism.
  • Use proper caption-writing techniques for all photographs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the company

Bowhead, via UIC Government Services (UICGS), provides federal contracting and government services to defense and civilian agencies. It offers IT, logistics and marine services, engineering, program management, and development and support of military training and modeling and simulations. It coordinates a family of subsidiary companies to tailor end-to-end solutions, including operations and maintenance and lifecycle support. Its goal is to help federal agencies meet missions by delivering reliable, integrated contracting services and mission-ready programs.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Alexandria, Virginia

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • On June 29, 2026, Bowhead Base Operations won a $30 million Navy telecom IDIQ.
  • On September 30, 2026, Bowhead Weapons Development Solutions won a $60.6 million Navy task.
  • Bowhead acquired Delta Solutions in 2024, broadening cleared defense and engineering capacity.

What critics are saying

  • Pennsylvania WARN filings show Bowhead Logistics Management cut 307, 208, 238, then 148 jobs in 2026.
  • Bowhead’s growth depends on Navy and DoD awards, exposing it to protest and recompete pressure.
  • Federal ANC scrutiny could weaken Bowhead’s set-aside advantage and crush its contract pipeline.

What makes Bowhead unique

  • Bowhead’s ANC ownership preserves 8(a) and sole-source access across federal agencies.
  • On April 21, 2026, Bowhead earned CMMI Level 3 across its family companies.
  • On July 21, 2026, DoW deemed Bowhead’s MBSE capability awardable through Tradewinds.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays

Company News

GovCon Wire
Dec 4th, 2024
UIC Acquires Delta Solutions & Strategies

Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corp. (UIC) has acquired a majority interest in Delta Solutions & Strategies, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business. Delta is now part of UIC's Bowhead Family of Companies within its government services division. The acquisition, led by UIC COO Jeevan Pokharel, aims to enhance Bowhead’s growth in the Department of Defense and space sectors. Delta will gain access to more DOD and federal contracts, expanding its market and expertise.