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Bowhead

Federal contracting arm delivering IT services

Business Operations Specialist

Full-TimeDeadline 2/26/27
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's, Associate's
Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA
In Person
Business & StrategyBusiness Operations
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration, Management, or another related technical discipline is required; an Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree plus four additional years of experience, or eight additional years of experience, may substitute for the degree.
  • At least eight years of hands-on experience in business financial analysis, continual process improvement, communication techniques, or managing data for large organizations is required.
  • Prior experience working with industry or government executive-level personnel is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the management and operations of Department of Navy Systems Commands is required.
  • Experience using and designing Microsoft 365 applications, including Office, Power BI, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Power Automate, and Lists, is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint and the standard Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.
  • Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level.
  • U.S. citizenship is required for the Secret clearance at this location.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
  • Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and apply advanced methods, theories, and research techniques to investigate and solve complex business problems or issues.
  • Develop business case analyses, prepare white papers, justifications, alternatives, and recommendations, and participate in and support efforts associated with developing a Strategic Plan, Operating Plan, and other corporate initiatives.
  • Analyze complex requirements, status, budgets, and schedules.
  • Perform management, technical, or business case analyses.
  • Collect, complete, organize, and interpret data relating to NAVAIR command programs.
  • Track program and project status and schedules.
  • Apply government-instituted processes for documentation, change control management, and data management.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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.