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Bowhead

Federal contracting arm delivering IT services

Program Management Specialist Senior - Project Manager

Full-TimeDeadline 2/20/27
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's, Associate's
Patuxent River, MD, USA
In Person
Project & Program ManagementProgram Management
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Management, or another relevant technical discipline is required; an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree plus four additional years of experience, or eight additional years of experience without a BA or BS, may be substituted.
  • At least five years of experience, including at least two years of supervisory or lead experience, is required, including experience with financial management and administrative activities.
  • Experience performing complex evaluations of existing procedures, processes, communication techniques, models, or systems related to management problems for the corporate operations of a major Legislative or Department of Defense Echelon Command or Secretariat is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the management and operations of Department of Navy Systems Commands is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint and the standard Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.
  • The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged periods, and twist, bend, and squat periodically.
  • The employee must be able to obtain a Secret-level security clearance and must be a United States citizen for the clearance at this location.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure project procedures and controls are followed, manage manning and staffing project efforts, and lead problem-resolution efforts.
  • Interface with system or program contractors, vendors, and government representatives regarding the technical aspects of programs and projects.
  • Support senior Navy and Department of Defense leadership liaison operations and provide facilities management.
  • Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service.
  • Apply government-instituted processes for documentation, change-control management, and data management.
  • Lead and guide the work of administrative staff.
  • Serve as a point of contact for the client or customer when required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Past experience supporting a Navy or Marine Corps Command Element is preferred.

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.