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Bowhead

Federal contracting arm delivering IT services

Supply Technician Lead

Full-TimeDeadline 5/19/27
$36.32/hr
Junior
Bachelor's, Associate's
Bremerton, WA, USA
In Person
Warehouse & FulfillmentInventory Control & Cycle Counting
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
  • Deep practical knowledge of Department of the Navy logistics infrastructure, tracking codes, and federal supply classifications is required.
  • Proven capability to direct personnel, evaluate workflow pipelines, resolve operational bottlenecks, and maintain team discipline is required.
  • Competency using military database architectures to track high-value parts, audit material chains of custody, and adjust stocking criteria is required.
  • One to two years of experience in a formal leadership, supervisory, or team-lead capacity is required.
  • Knowledge of Navy database systems, inventory reconciliation modules, and data analysis software is required.
  • Written and oral communication abilities commensurate with the management role are required.
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, are required.
  • The ability to understand, speak, read, and write English is required.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels, government representatives, and outside contacts is required.
  • A valid driver's license in the state of employment and an acceptable driving record are required.
  • The ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.
  • The ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods is required.
  • The ability to twist, bend, and squat periodically is required.
  • The role involves potential exposure to high noise levels, heat or cold, dust, mist, and/or fumes.
  • The ability to maintain a Secret-level security clearance is required.
  • U.S. citizenship is required for the Secret clearance at this location.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a team leader, technical expert, and primary oversight authority for a localized team of supply personnel.
  • Ensure the logistics team handles critical, high-value components, assemblies, and specialized equipment.
  • Assign, distribute, and balance daily workloads among supply technicians.
  • Monitor task backlogs, adjust priorities based on urgent weapon assembly schedules, and instruct the team on specialized warehouse procedures.
  • Perform final reviews of the team's data entries, inventory ledgers, and transaction loops.
  • Ensure logistics activities comply with Naval supply mandates and Strategic Systems Programs directives.
  • Conduct database searches and reconstruct complex data records to resolve inventory discrepancies, cataloging drift, or system-wide supply shortfalls.
  • Train team members on legacy and modern specialized inventory systems, including Navy ERP and automated tracking portals; instruct staff in barcode scanner use and high-priority part-expediting workflows.
  • Reconstruct complex supply transactions, investigate inventory discrepancies, and update Naval material databases, including ERP and local tracking programs, to maintain data integrity.
  • Monitor performance metrics, compile operational readouts for the Logistics Division Head, and recommend corrective actions or system adjustments to improve local warehouse workflows.
  • Process high-priority supply requisitions, track critical material shortages, and expedite orders to support time-sensitive weapon assembly and training schedules.
  • Conduct stock counts, manage storage allocations for specialized components, and coordinate issuance and replenishment of unique line items.
  • Unpack, verify, barcode, and scan incoming specialized equipment against procurement listings before staging it for industrial use.
  • Interface with weapon test divisions, range controls, and vendor representatives to advise on local supply procedures and status-tracking metrics.
  • Maintain full accountability of incoming materials.
  • Maintain 95% accountability of CBR gear and report inventory discrepancies to the designated Technical Assistant and Contracting Officer's Representative.
Desired Qualifications
  • An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or Operations Management 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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Health Insurance

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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.