Program Analyst

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Program Analyst at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA to provide professional services support to the Marine Corps Electronic Security Systems (MCESS) IPT. The role focuses on governance, planning, reporting, and oversight for UH and Barracks 2030 programs in line with statutory requirements and GAO recommendations.

The analyst will deliver analytical, policy, and program management support to enhance mission readiness and quality of life for Marines, coordinating with DoD

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and five plus (5+) years of experience conducting studies and preparing reports on feasibility and cost effectiveness.
• Experience supporting large-scale DoD programs, preferably related to facilities, housing, or installation management.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaborative tools (MS Teams).
• Familiarity with the BUILDER Sustainment Management System (SMS) or similar asset management databases is highly desired.
• Knowledge of Public Affairs, plain language, and 508 accessibility standards for communication tasks.
• Strong skills in data collection, trend analysis, and the ability to translate complex data into clear charts, graphs, and decision-support documents.
• Familiarity with Congressional functions, timelines, and RFI processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of the UH program, including proactive planning, coordination of strategy, and risk management. Prepare Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), meeting minutes, and action item trackers.
• Coordinate various offsite meetings or symposiums for the housing team and the regional/installation housing teams.
• Through direction of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, update minimum standards for health, safety, privacy, and configuration of barracks to ensure compliance with DoD Housing Manuals.
• Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders, including drafting press releases, media responses, and briefings for senior leadership.
• Help draft responses to Congressional inquiries and data requests, prepare testimony for the Commandant, and develop strategic plans for Capitol Hill engagement.
• Support the implementation of Facility Condition Assessments (FCA) and Condition Survey Inspections to provide a consistent baseline for the Marine Corps real property portfolio.
• Manage the Waiver Validation Program, assessing efficiencies in tracking and documenting policy waivers and time limits.
• Play a role in eMH Support involving participating in working groups and managing updates for Regional/Installation, assist with responding to ETMS2 taskers, managing COLs, QSRMAX, the FF&E Work Plan, and the ordering/QA process.

Skills

MS Office

Public Affairs

Data analysis

Policy development

Congressional liaison

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

BUILDER SMS

Job description

Overview

PROGRAM ANALYST (MCESS):

Bowhead is seeking a Program Analyst at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. The Program Analyst will provide dedicated professional services support to the Marine Corps Electronic Security Systems (MCESS) Integrated Project Team (IPT). This role is critical in providing support to strengthening governance, planning, reporting, and oversight for the Marine Corps Unaccompanied Housing (UH) and Barracks 2030 Programs in response to statutory requirements and GAO recommendations. The selected candidate will provide analytical, policy, and program management services to enhance mission readiness and quality of life for Marines across the Fleet.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of the UH program, including proactive planning, coordination of strategy, and risk management. Prepare Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), meeting minutes, and action item trackers.
• Coordinate various offsite meetings or symposiums for the housing team and the regional/installation housing teams.
• Through direction of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, update minimum standards for health, safety, privacy, and configuration of barracks to ensure compliance with DoD Housing Manuals.
• Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders, including drafting press releases, media responses, and briefings for senior leadership.
• Help draft responses to Congressional inquiries and data requests, prepare testimony for the Commandant, and develop strategic plans for Capitol Hill engagement.
• Support the implementation of Facility Condition Assessments (FCA) and Condition Survey Inspections to provide a consistent baseline for the Marine Corps real property portfolio.
• Manage the Waiver Validation Program, assessing efficiencies in tracking and documenting policy waivers and time limits.
• Play a role in eMH Support involving participating in working groups and managing updates for Regional/Installation, assist with responding to ETMS2 taskers, managing COLs, QSRMAX, the FF&E Work Plan, and the ordering/QA process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and five plus (5+) years of experience conducting studies and preparing reports on feasibility and cost effectiveness.
• Proven experience supporting large-scale DoD programs, preferably related to facilities, housing, or installation management.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaborative tools (MS Teams).
• Familiarity with the BUILDER Sustainment Management System (SMS) or similar asset management databases is highly desired.
• Knowledge of Public Affairs, plain language, and 508 accessibility standards for communication tasks.
• Strong skills in data collection, trend analysis, and the ability to translate complex data into clear charts, graphs, and decision-support documents.
• Familiarity with Congressional functions, timelines, and RFI processes.

Travel

• Ability to travel (approximately 5+ days annually) to various locations, including the National Capital Region, East/West Coast installations for the annual symposium.

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

Targeted salary range is $100,000 to $135,000 annually commensurate on experience.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to obtain/maintain an active security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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.

ID 2026-25907

Category Acquisition/Inventory/Purchasing Support

Location : Location US-VA-Arlington

Min USD $100,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $135,000.00/Yr.

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement 10% - 25%