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Bowhead

Bowhead

Federal contracting arm delivering IT services

Acquisition Specialist - Journeyman

Full-TimeUpdated on 9/19/2026Deadline 8/7/27
$80k - $110k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
Patuxent River, MD, USA
In Person

Anticipated to be on-site; telework may be available with management approval.

No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is required; an associate's degree plus two additional years of relevant experience, or four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree, is acceptable.
  • At least three years of experience performing duties described in the functional description is required.
  • Proficiency in the Acquisition Management System is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, is required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills are required.
  • Strong attention to detail is required.
  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged periods, and twist, bend, and squat periodically is required.
  • Ability to maintain a Secret-level security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance at this location.
Responsibilities
  • Support the development of program acquisition documentation such as acquisition plans, acquisition strategy reports, program information documents, statements of work, funding documents, contract data requirements lists, and acquisition program baseline agreements.
  • Assess program procedures, practices, philosophies, and documentation for compliance with specifications, contracts, and mission requirements.
  • Attend, participate in, support, analyze, provide input, develop, prepare, and report on briefs, point papers, reports, correspondence, meetings, conferences, and review boards.

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Bowhead's 2026 current hiring signals active demand across acquisition, engineering, and program management.
  • The 2025 USACE HITS-R2 and Navy awards extend revenue visibility through 2030.
  • Bowhead's SMBE Tradewinds designation opens faster sales into Department of War modernization budgets.

What critics are saying

  • Federal contract concentration exposes Bowhead to recompete losses and protest delays after 2025 awards.
  • Bowhead's 2024 Delta acquisition increases integration risk across Air Force, Space Force, and Space Command.
  • A single large USACE or Navy recompete setback can damage utilization and force layoffs.

What makes Bowhead unique

  • UICGS/Bowhead pairs Alaska Native ownership with 8(a) federal contracting advantages.
  • Bowhead's July 2025 $99.99 million Navy engineering and logistics win deepens defense specialization.
  • Bowhead's July 2026 Tradewinds MBSE awardable status differentiates it in digital engineering.

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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.