Program Management Specialist, Program Manager, Senior

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Program Manager for a recently awarded contract in Patuxent River, MD. The PM will analyze and coordinate schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget, leading administrative staff and serving as a point of contact for the client.

The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS in Business or related field, 6+ years of office operations/management support, and 5+ years of supervisory experience; DoD Navy experience preferred. Proficiency in SharePoint and Microsoft Office required.

Qualifications

• Degree/experience requirements: ABS or BA degree in Business Administration, Management or related; 6+ years in office operations or management support; substitutions available for degrees.
• 5+ years supervisory/team lead experience desired.
• Direct experience supporting corporate operations for a DoD Navy/Marine Corps element preferred.
• Experience with project controls, financial/administrative requirements and senior-level communication.
• Knowledge of Navy Systems Commands management and operations required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Act as overall lead, manager and administrator for the contracted effort.
• Interface with Government program authorities and representatives on technical and program/project issues.
• Oversee contractor personnel program/project operations.
• Organize, direct and coordinate planning and production of contract/subcontract support activities.
• Analyze and coordinate schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget per project.
• Lead and guide administrative staff.
• May serve as point of contact for client.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Supervisory experience

Education

BA/BS in Business or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Bowhead seeks a Program Manager for a recently awarded contract in Patuxent River, MD. The Program Manager will analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of this contract. They will be required to lead and guide the work of the administrative staff and may be called upon to serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

Responsibilities

Job duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Acting as the overall lead, manager and administrator for the contracted effort.

• Will serve as the primary interface and point of contact with Government program authorities and representatives on technical and program/project issues.

• Oversees contractor personnel program/project operations.

• Organizes, directs and coordinates the planning and production of all contract and subcontract support activities.

• Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis.

• Lead and guide the work of administrative staff.

• May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• ABS or BA degree in Business Administration , Management or other relevant technical discipline is required in addition to at least six (6+) years of professional experience in an office operation or managment support contract. An AS or AA degree and an additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted for a BA/BS or an additional eight (8) years of experience may be substituted for a BA/ BS for highly qualified candidates.

• A minimum of 5 years supervisory/Team Lead experience desired.

• This individual must have direct experience supporting the corporate operations for a major Legislative or Department of Defense (DoD) Echelon Command / Secretariat; past experience supporting a Navy or Marine Corps Command Element preferred.

• Experience in performing financial and administrative requirements, to include: project controls, strategic management procedures and senior level communication is also required.

• Demonstrated knowledge to management and operations of Department of Navy Systems Commands.

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Sharepoint and the standard Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

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

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.

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 2025-22384

Category Admin/Office Support

Location : Location US-MD-Patuxent River

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Minimum Clearance Required N/A

Travel Requirement Less than 10%