Full-Time

Program Manager

Updated on 8/1/2026

Deadline 3/13/27
Bowhead

Bowhead

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contracting arm delivering IT services

Compensation Overview

$125k - $165k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Aberdeen, MD, USA

In Person

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Quality Assurance (QA)

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • A minimum of 14 years of experience managing government programs is required, including at least one year of supervisory experience.
  • Candidates with a Project Management Professional certification may qualify with a minimum of 10 years of experience managing government programs, including at least one year of supervisory experience.
  • The ability to maintain a Secret-level security clearance is required.
  • U.S. citizenship is required for a Secret clearance at this location.
  • The ability to lift 15 to 25 pounds is required.
  • The ability to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time is required.
  • The ability to twist, bend, and squat periodically is required.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee and coordinate staffing efforts, ensure compliance with contract requirements, and maintain accountability for performance outcomes.
  • Provide comprehensive program management support, including management and oversight of activities performed by contractor personnel, subcontractors, and teaming partners.
  • Direct administrative correspondence relating to the task order to the Contracting Officer's Representative.
  • Maintain a communication plan for timely and effective information exchange with the Government, including regular status updates, proactive issue identification, and prompt responses to Government inquiries.
  • Ensure all personnel performing under the task order receive appropriate security briefings and comply with applicable security requirements.
  • Organize, direct, and coordinate the planning and implementation of contract support activities.
  • Interface with government personnel.
  • Formulate and review project feasibility studies, determine costs, and ensure conformance to work standards.
  • Interpret organizational policies, purposes, and goals for subordinates.

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GSA OASIS and 8(a) STARS III enable flexible federal IT contracting.
  • 3,000 employees support nearly 300 contracts for scalability.
  • Iñupiat values drive tailored engineering and logistics solutions.

What critics are saying

  • 8(a) certification expires upon $150M revenue in 12-24 months.
  • Delta integration fails, causing revenue loss in 6-18 months.
  • DoD concentration eliminates 60-80% revenue on contract loss.

What makes Bowhead unique

  • Bowhead leverages Alaska Native Corporation status for sole-source contracts.
  • Bowhead operates 30+ subsidiaries across six business lines like IT and manufacturing.
  • 2024 Delta acquisition adds military training and DoD space expertise.

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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.