Bowhead Support Services

Program Manager

Bowhead Support Services$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering, scientific, business, or technical discipline.
  • PMP certification required.
  • 15 years of professional technical experience in weapon systems development or evaluation.
  • 10 years of program management experience focused on technical and administrative contract aspects.
  • Strong multitasking and independent work abilities.
  • Effective communication skills with all levels of personnel and external contacts.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure availability of resources for program execution.
  • Plan, direct, and monitor the program budget.
  • Act as the primary customer contact for program information.
  • Explore business development opportunities within current and new customer bases.
  • Oversee complex developmental programs as needed.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to manage cutting-edge government programs in the defense sector.
  • Engagement with complex technical challenges involving advanced weapon systems.
  • Professional growth through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Potential to influence business development strategies within established customer networks.
  • Dynamic work environment involving both technical and leadership aspects.
Full Job Description
Overview

PROGRAM MANAGER (E20-2026-25447):

 

Bowhead seeks a Program Manager for the management and evaluation of government programs including Electromagnetic Weapon Systems and/or High Speed Projectiles. 

Responsibilities

This includes both technical and administrative aspects of contract performance, with experience related to Naval Systems. Responsible for managing complex TECHNICAL aspects of multiple tasks on contract. Has P&L responsibility, oversees program budget, schedules and personnel to include subcontractors.

 

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

  • Ensures that all required resources such as engineering, manpower, production, computer time, facilities and the like are available for the program.
  • Plans, directs and monitors program budget and serves as primary customer contact for program information.
  • May be responsible for business development within current customer base and/or for new customers.
  • May be responsible for programs of a lesser dollar value if they are more complex or developmental in nature.
  • Program complexity is the primary criteria for leveling, and dollar value of programs is secondary.
Qualifications
  • A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering scientific, business, or technical discipline.
  • PMP certification required.
  • Fifteen (15) years professional technical experience including at least six (6) years specialized experience in the development or evaluation of weapons and/or Weapon Systems.
  • Ten (10) years program management experience, which includes both technical and administrative aspects of contract performance.
  • Must be able to multi-task, 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.

 

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds on occasion.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time.
  • Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.

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

 

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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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