Acquisition Specialist, Journeyman

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies is seeking an Acquisition Specialist, Journeyman (PMA 275) to support the V‑22 Osprey program. The role is anticipated to be on-site, with possible telework upon management approval, and incumbent PMA‑275 personnel are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include shaping program acquisition documentation, evaluating procedures for compliance with specs and contracts, and preparing briefs and reports for review boards and meetings.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent substitutions with relevant experience.
• Three years of experience performing duties described in the functional description.
• Proficiency in the Acquisition Management System (AMS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supports development of program acquisition documentation (APs, ASR, PID, SOW, funding documents, CDRLs, APBA).
• Assesses procedures for compliance with specifications, contracts, and mission requirements.
• Attends and prepares briefs, point papers, and reports for meetings and review boards.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree + 2 years experience

Tools

AMS

Job description

Overview

Acquistion Specialist, Journeyman (PMA 275):

Bowhead is excited to announce our return to PMA‑275, supporting the V‑22 Osprey through the newly awarded Program/Project Management Technical Support Services contract. We are rapidly expanding our team to help drive mission readiness, modernization, and disciplined program execution for one of naval aviation’s most versatile platforms. Incumbent PMA‑275 personnel are strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is anticipated to be on-site, however there may be opportunities for telework based on management approval.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development of program acquisition documentation such as APs, ASR, PID, SOW, funding documents, CDRLs, and APBA.
• Assess program procedures, practices, philosophies, and documentation for compliance with specifications, contracts, and mission requirements.
• Attends, participates, supports, analyzes, provides input, develops, prepares and reports on briefs, point papers, reports, correspondence, meetings, conferences, and review boards.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s (B.A. or B.S.) degree. Allowable Substitutions: Associate’s Degree plus two (2) additional years of relevant experience, orFour (4) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must also have three (3+) years of experience performing duties described in the functional description.
• Must be proficient in the Acquisition Management System (AMS).
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have strong attention to detail.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 20 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 maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Set Rate $95,000-110,000

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non‑DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre‑employment criminal background history check. All post‑secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in‑house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast‑growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast‑growing, multi‑million‑dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long‑term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full‑time employees. Eligible part‑time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2026-25885

Category Acquisition/Inventory/Purchasing Support

Location : Location US-MD-Patuxent River

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain N/A

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement N/A