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Bowhead

Federal contracting arm delivering IT services

Materials Coordinator

Full-TimeDeadline 5/19/27
$35.75/hr
Mid
Bremerton, WA, USA
In Person
Warehouse & FulfillmentShipping & Receiving, Inventory Control & Cycle Counting
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
  • Two to four years of progressive material control, expediting, or warehouse operations experience is required; experience in a Department of Defense, aerospace, or naval shipyard setting is ideal.
  • Experience entering data in material tracking applications, such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Materials Resource Planning (MRP II), or localized inventory management databases, is required.
  • Written and oral communication abilities commensurate with the management role are required.
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, are required.
  • Ability to understand, speak, read, and write English is required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels, government representatives, and outside contacts is required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team, are required.
  • A valid driver's license in the state of employment and an acceptable driving record are required.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged periods, and twist, bend, and squat periodically.
  • Must be able to work in high-noise conditions and may be exposed to heat, cold, dust, mist, or fumes.
  • Must be able to maintain a Secret-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance at this location.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate the physical flow, staging, tracking, and protection of critical production materials, specialized tools, and fleet repair parts.
  • Synchronize data with physical warehouse activities.
  • Organize, position, and stage high-value subassemblies and hardware in compliance with command operational requirements and shipyard production timelines.
  • Physically support loading and offloading specialized technical hardware from naval vessels and transportation vehicles while maintaining continuous chain-of-custody tracking.
  • Update internal Inventory Tracking Systems (ITS), Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS), or Oracle/SAP architectures; resolve material shortages, transit damage, and component entry errors to safeguard audit readiness.
  • Enforce inventory segregation and safety profiles for specialized components, including hazardous material (HAZMAT) control and technical line-item separation.
  • Plan and execute physical audits, cycle counts, and component location verifications in accordance with localized military policy.
Desired Qualifications
  • Vocational training or certificates in warehouse coordination, logistics, or defense manufacturing are 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

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.