Bowhead Support Services

Program Management Specialist, Project Manager, Senior

Bowhead Support Services • $95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or BA in Business Administration, Management, or relevant technical discipline; or AS/AA with additional experience as substitute.
  • Minimum 5 years of project management experience and 2 years in a supervisory role.
  • Experience with financial management and administrative activities in a Department of Defense context.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint and Office Suite applications.
  • Experience engaging with Navy or Marine Corps Command Elements preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure adherence to project procedures and controls while managing staffing and problem resolution.
  • Interface with contractors, vendors, and government representatives to address technical program aspects.
  • Lead the analysis and coordination of project schedules, procurement, and budgets.
  • Apply government processes for documentation and change control management.
  • Guide the administrative staff's work and ensure effective team collaboration.
  • Serve as a primary contact for client or customer communications.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a recently awarded government contract.
  • Engagement in a critical role supporting the Department of Defense.
  • Access to professional development resources through a major defense contractor.
  • Collaborative working environment focused on team leadership and coordination.
  • Potential to influence procedures and controls at a strategic level.
Full Job Description
Overview

Bowhead seeks a Project Manager for a recently awarded contract in Patuxent River, MD. The Project Manager will analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of this contract. They will be required to lead and guide the work of the administrative staff and may be called upon to serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

Responsibilities

Job duties will include, but not be limited to:
  • Ensure project procedures and controls are followed, manage manning and staffing project efforts, and lead problem resolution efforts.
  • Interfaces with system or program contractors, vendors, and Government representatives regarding the technical aspects of the programs/projects.
  • Must have experience supporting senior Navy and DoD leadership liaison operations, providing facilities management.
  • Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service.
  • Applies government-instituted processes for documentation, change control management and data management.
  • Lead and guide the work of administrative staff.
  • May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.


Qualifications

  • BS or BA degree in Business Administration , Management or other "Relevant Technical Discipline". An AS or AA degree and an additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted for a BA/BS or an additional eight (8) years of experience may be substituted for a BA / BS.
  • At least 5 years' experience, with at least 2 years of supervisory/lead experience required, including financial management and admin activities experience. Experience performing complex evaluations of existing procedures, processes, communication techniques, models, and/or systems related to management problems for the corporate operations for a major Legislative or Department of Defense (DoD) Echelon Command / Secretariat; past experience supporting a Navy or Marine Corps Command Element preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of management and operations of Department of Navy Systems Commands.
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Sharepoint and the standard Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Physical Demands:
  • 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

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

About Bowhead Support Services

Bowhead Support Services is a defense contractor that provides a range of services to the U.S. government and other customers. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. Bowhead Support Services provides services in the areas of engineering, logistics, information technology, and security. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Bowhead Support Services is a subsidiary of Ukpea?vik Iñupiat Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation.
Learn more about Bowhead Support Services
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$100 million
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