Full-Time

Deputy Program Manager

Updated on 8/20/2026

Deadline 7/2/27
Bowhead

Bowhead

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contracting arm delivering IT services

Compensation Overview

$125k - $150k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Washington, DC, USA

In Person

US Citizenship Required

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Category
Business & Strategy (1)

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, business, or technical discipline.
  • Ten years of professional experience in Department of Defense acquisition program or project management, or ten years of professional experience in Navy acquisition program or project management.
  • Two years of supervisory experience and experience communicating with Senior Executive Service or Flag-level personnel.
  • Ability to multitask, manage priorities, and work independently with little direction.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment, with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and to twist, bend, and squat periodically.
  • Ability to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level.
  • U.S. citizenship is required for this contract.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure that required resources, including engineering, manpower, production, computer time, and facilities, are available for the program.
  • Plan, direct, and monitor the program budget and serve as the primary customer contact for program information.
  • Support business development within the current customer base and/or for new customers when assigned.
  • Manage programs of lesser dollar value when they are more complex or developmental in nature.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • PMP certification.

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

  • Bowhead's 2026 contract-vehicles page shows active positioning for near-term task-order awards.
  • The 2024 25-year anniversary page signals enduring customer relationships and institutional credibility.
  • USACE's five-year, $249M HITS-R2 award supports sticky defense modernization demand through 2028.

What critics are saying

  • Dependence on federal recompetes exposes revenue to protest losses and margin compression by 2027.
  • Bowhead's dated news flow suggests weak public momentum beyond the 2023 USACE win.
  • A procurement rule change reducing ANC sole-source advantages would hit Bowhead's core moat.

What makes Bowhead unique

  • Alaska Native Corporation ownership powers set-aside access under ANC sole-source rules.
  • Bowhead spans IT, logistics, engineering, and marine services across defense and civilian agencies.
  • Contract vehicles like GSA OASIS, STARS III, and SeaPort-NxG widen capture reach.

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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.