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Bowhead

Federal contracting arm delivering IT services

Junior Data Engineer

Full-TimeDeadline 9/14/27
$75k - $90k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
Stafford, VA, USA
In Person
Business & StrategyBusiness Analysis
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in engineering, science, technology, or a related technical discipline is required.
  • Two to four years of professional experience are required.
  • Intermediate knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and SharePoint, is required.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with employees at all levels and outside contacts.
  • Must have the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
  • Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
  • Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.
  • Must be able to maintain a Secret-level security clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship is required for Secret clearance at this location.
  • Must have working knowledge of Department of Defense and Marine Corps policies related to acquisition analysis, planning, and management support, including DoD Instruction 5000.02, Adaptive Acquisition Framework, and Marine Corps Systems Command Acquisition Guidebook.
  • Must have working knowledge of Abbreviated Acquisition Programs, Acquisition Category programs, Middle Tier Acquisitions, and Other Transaction Authority.
Responsibilities
  • Support the capture, analysis, and translation of operational and customer requirements into potential technical solutions, Science and Technology initiatives, and technology insertion opportunities.
  • Support technical trade studies and engineering assessments to evaluate alternative technologies, integration approaches, technical maturity, risks, benefits, and applicability to existing or future Tactical Communications and Electromagnetic Warfare capabilities.
  • Use appropriate techniques, processes, procedures, and management tools to design and develop strategic operation plans and Science and Technology roadmaps, including business processes and workflows, business cases, knowledge management processes and tools, and capabilities-based portfolio analysis.
  • Support system architecture analyses and integration planning activities to assess the technical feasibility and interoperability of emerging technologies within existing systems and architectures.
  • Deliver high-level summaries of capabilities and identify risks and shortfalls associated with strategic and technology insertions into existing programs.
  • Assist with developing and updating strategic documents.
  • Perform appropriate tasks, functions, and analysis in support of objective team execution and program review preparation and execution.
  • Provide analytical support in engineering, science, business, financial, cost, or program management disciplines, including analysis, design, development, testing, integration, logistics, program management, cost, financial, or management analysis, or maintenance of systems, processes, programs, offices, or products.
  • Develop and/or review acquisition documentation, program reports, papers, drawings, specifications, and procedures.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting government or military environments is highly desired.

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.