Bowhead Support Services

Project Manager

Bowhead Support Services$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of management experience in Army logistics operations.
  • 5+ years of financial management experience and knowledge of Army Logistics Information Systems (LIS).
  • 5+ years managing 50+ personnel supporting the US military.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • Preferred Master's Degree in a related field.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite at an intermediate to advanced level.
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

  • Provide logistical support for supply, maintenance, and transportation operations.
  • Manage financial requirements and quality control processes related to logistics.
  • Implement continuous process improvement and quality assurance initiatives.
  • Set and assess program objectives and performance goals.
  • Coordinate work among team members to ensure cohesion and cooperation.
  • Adapt work strategies to meet changing operational needs and emergencies.
  • Oversee organizational problem analysis and development of solutions.
  • Monitor project scope, schedule, and budget compliance.
  • Facilitate coordination between department managers and ensure proper approvals are secured.
  • Plan, organize, and oversee logistics and personnel management for the LRC.
  • Serve as primary contact for Contracting Officer and Representative.
  • Manage Government property and materials accountability.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders and prepare operational reports.
  • Implement risk management processes throughout the contract lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to impact logistics operations within a military context.
  • On-site work experience in diverse environments (office and operational settings).
  • Involvement with a notable proposal effort for Fort Riley logistics operations.
  • Lead and develop a team in a high-stakes environment.
  • Work with advanced logistics systems and processes.
Full Job Description

Overview

 Project Manager (FTRLY-2026-24633):

 

Bowhead seeks to network with a Project Manager to support our proposal effort to support the Fort Riley, Kansas, logistics operations – Maintenance, Supply, and Transportation to the installation logistics support contract activity. Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) consists of four primary divisions: Plans and Operations (P&O); Materiel Maintenance Division (MMD); Installation Supply & Services Division (ISSD); and the Installation Transportation Division (ITD).

Responsibilities

Responsible for the administrative/operational leadership of the FRKS contract within the program guidelines set by the Program Manager and contract Performance Work Statement.

 

Job duties to include but not limited to:

 

  • Provide logistical support in the areas of supply, maintenance, and transportation at FRKS and surrounding locations identified as off-post support locations.
  • Responsible for financial management, general accounting requirements and quality control plan/processes as they relate to the total logistical responsibility of the task order.
  • Responsible for continuous process improvement (CPI) and quality assurance (including, but not limited to, tracking performance, cost outcomes, CPI awareness training).
  • Ability to establish program objectives or performance goals and assess progress.
  • Ability to gain cooperation in order to coordinate the work of others and build a cohesive team.
  • Flexibility and capability to adjust work to operational needs and to meet emergency or changing program and/or production requirements.
  • Ability to work with subordinate managers, delegate tasks and authority to those mangers and ensure those tasks completed satisfactorily.
  • Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and develop timely and economical solutions.
  • Monitors project to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained.
  • Provides the coordination between department managers/supervisors and ensures all necessary reviews and approvals are received.
  • Provide the resources to plan, organize, and manage transportation, logistics, maintenance, supply and personnel in support of the FRKS LRC.
  • Responsible for all services performed and the central point of contract (POC) for the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative.
  • Maintaining control and accountability for all Government furnished property, Government furnished material, Government Furnished Equipment and Government furnished facilities.
  • Able to communicate clearly and directly with internal and external stakeholders, present briefs, prepare detailed operational reports including manpower, schedules, and financial.
  • Implement a continuous Risk Management process throughout the life cycle of the Contract.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Provides leadership and direction to the FRKS management and technical team.
  • Monitor/provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, coaching, and disciplinary action.
  • Ensures flow of communication from upper management to employees and vice versa.

 

Qualifications

Experience

  • Minimum fifteen (15) years of management experience in Army logistics operations.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience with financial management and knowledge of Army Logistics Information Systems (LIS).
  • Minimum of five (5) years’ documented management experience managing 50+ personnel both directly and indirectly with or in support of the US military

 

Qualifications’

  • Bachelor’s Degree, required or 10 years’ experience in Army logistics operations
  • Master’s Degree, preferred.
  • Individual shall have written and oral communications abilities commensurate with this management role.
  • Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
  • Ability to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, Government Representative, and outside contacts.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
  • Valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
  • US Citizenship is required.

 

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time.
  • Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.
  • High noise levels are common as is the potential exposure to heat/cold, noise, dusts, mist, and/or fumes.

 

Environment  

  • Project Manager is required to be on-site.
  • Work areas consist of office and non-office settings such maintenance, supply, and transportation facilities.
  • Requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes safety glasses, protective-toe footwear, gloves, and hearing protection as required.

 

 

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently have a 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
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Bowhead Support Services

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar Project Manager jobs: