Operations Analyst

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; King George (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks an Operations Analyst to support Bowhead's Advanced Technologies business line located in King George, VA. The role covers configuration management, shop workflow planning, and logistics coordination across engineering, production, and management.

The candidate will manage BOMs, prepare work instructions, oversee inventory and procurement, and maintain traceability while communicating with engineers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, or engineering.
• Five or more years in configuration management, logistics, or manufacturing planning.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage configuration-controlled documentation such as BOMs, revisions, and drawings.
• Plan and coordinate shop workflows, tooling, materials, and work instructions.
• Oversee logistics including inventory control, procurement, receiving, shipping, and handling.
• Coordinate program activities across engineering, production, and management teams.
• Prepare clear written reports and communications for stakeholders.
• Develop, improve, and enforce internal processes and SOPs.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate machine shop activities to support fabrication.

Skills

Configuration management

Logistics planning

Manufacturing planning

Documentation management

MS Office

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, science, or engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Inventory systems

Reading engineering drawings

Job description

OPERATIONS ANALYST (AT)

Bowhead seeks an Operations Analyst to support Bowhead's Advanced Technologies business line located in King George, VA. The Operation Analyst supports cross‑functional operations within the Advanced Technology business unit, contributing to configuration management, machine shop planning, and logistics. This role is ideal for a versatile individual able to manage detailed documentation, support manufacturing workflows, and coordinate material and program activities across engineering, production, and management teams.

• Manage configuration-controlled documentation such as BOMs, revisions, and engineering drawings.
• Demonstrate competence in planning and coordinating shop workflows, tooling, materials, and work instructions.
• Demonstrate strong logistics capabilities including inventory control, procurement, receiving, shipping, and material handling.
• Demonstrate skill in organizing and tracking program activities, schedules, and tasking.
• Demonstrate exceptional oral and written communication skills for clear interaction with engineers, machinists, suppliers, and customers.
• Develop, maintain, and refine internal processes and documentation.
• Maintain configuration management documentation and ensure proper revision control and traceability.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate machine shop activities to support fabrication, prototyping, and production.
• Oversee logistics functions including inventory management, procurement, receiving inspection, and outbound shipments.
• Support program operations through schedule updates, reporting, documentation control, and inter-team communication.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to translate requirements into work instructions and shop activities.
• Maintain parts lists, process documentation, and material traceability in accordance with quality and defense-industry standards.
• Prepare clear written reports, updates, and communications for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in developing, improving, and enforcing internal processes and SOPs.
• Perform general office, program support, and project coordination tasks as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, or engineering.
• Five (5+) years of experience in configuration management, logistics, manufacturing planning, or a combination of these disciplines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear documentation and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a small-business environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Preferred

• Experience within the defense contracting community.
• Familiarity with machine shop operations or manufacturing workflows.
• Knowledge of configuration management principles (MIL‑STD or equivalent).
• Experience with ERP/MRP or inventory systems.
• Ability to read or interpret engineering drawings.

Physical Demand

• Frequent walking, standing, and moving between workstations in the machine shop environment.
• Ability to lift and move materials or parts weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Regular exposure to noise, dust, and vibrations typical of a machine shop.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, including safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, and reaching to access materials or equipment.

Target salary range is between $90,000 - $105,000 commensurate with experience.

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.

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.