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Bowhead

Federal contracting arm delivering IT services

Journeyman Security Specialist/Physical Security Specialist

Full-TimeDeadline 8/19/27
$100k - $110k/yr
Senior
Associate's
Dahlgren, VA, USA
In Person
Security & Protective Services
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of an associate degree is required, though additional years of relevant experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
  • A minimum of five years of experience with SAP/SCI programs is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, including Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and Adobe Acrobat for PDFs is required.
  • Must be able to lift 40 pounds and climb a ladder up to 12 feet.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods and periodically twist, bend, and squat.
  • Must hold and be able to maintain a Top Secret security clearance, be SCI eligible or able to obtain SCI, and be eligible for SAP access.
  • U.S. citizenship is required for a Top Secret clearance at this location.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain facility standard operating procedures, instructions, and policy recommendations and updates, and develop addenda as required for JWAC SAP facilities that need additional procedures.
  • Maintain facility accreditation visual representations and door memorandums.
  • Conduct an annual assessment of JWAC’s SAP security program in accordance with DoD/DoW, Joint Staff, and USSTRATCOM regulations; inspect facilities, develop and recommend courses of action to remediate issues, and coordinate requests for modifications to existing facility accreditations.
  • Participate in monthly zone inspections and coordinate with Special Security Officer Physical Security personnel to ensure SCIF/SAPF spaces are inspection-ready, issues are documented, and mitigation strategies are communicated to the SSO/GSSO.
  • Assist in managing security and special access programs in the disciplines of physical security, industrial security, and information security in accordance with JWAC, DoD/DoW, Air Force, and USSTRATCOM or applicable higher-headquarters policies, directives, and instructions.
  • Advise, guide, and train personnel on SAP information security requirements and procedures relating to classification, marking, safeguarding, storage, reproduction, destruction, and transmission of information; perform physical security indoctrination briefings and instruct new personnel on zone opening and closing procedures.
  • Perform physical security functions as requested or required by the customer or regulations, including zone and safe combination changes, safe lifecycle retirement, replacing zone locks, replacing or troubleshooting zone keypads, and repairing or retiring shredders.
  • Perform escort duties for security alarm testing, inspections, and other required activities.
  • Access and verify program information in JADE to support zone move requests and Secure Integration Cloud (SIC) and Compartmented Enterprise Services (CED) account requests.
  • Inspect proposed spaces for compliance with applicable regulations, evaluate proposed uses of spaces, and develop and coordinate approval of risk mitigation strategies.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, computer certification and accreditation materials, Security Vulnerability and Countermeasure analyses, Security Concepts of Operations, and other system security-related documents.
  • Support entry and exit inspections of equipment to and from secure areas, and schedule and participate in security spot checks.
  • Attend security meetings, coordinate responses to action items, and perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the contractor site lead or government Senior Security Representative.
  • Perform additional duties related to SAP requirements, including physical security, information security, and automation security programs; process and troubleshoot SIC and CED account requests.
  • Maintain document and item inventories and required records, reconciling them annually.
  • Destroy classified materials, generate required documentation, and maintain required records.
  • Review, update, or create local security instructions and policies in accordance with DoD/DoW, Joint Staff, and USSTRATCOM regulations; assist in developing and reviewing annual security refresher training.

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.