Program Management Specialist, Project Manager, Senior

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies is seeking a Project Manager in Arlington, VA, to oversee project schedules, budgeting, and staffing for a recently awarded contract. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role, and must be proficient in Microsoft SharePoint and the Office Suite. Experience with Navy or DoD operations is preferred. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience with 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience supporting Navy and DoD operations strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint and Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to project procedures and controls.
• Interface with contractors, vendors, and Government representatives.
• Manage timelines, procurement, staffing, and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Financial management

Leadership

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

BS or BA in Business Administration or relevant discipline

Job description

Bowhead seeks a Project Manager for a recently awarded contract in Arlington, VA. The Project 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.

Job duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Ensure project procedures and controls are followed, manage manning and staffing project efforts, and lead problem resolution efforts.
• Interface with system or program contractors, vendors, and Government representatives regarding the technical aspects of the programs/projects.
• Must have experience supporting senior Navy and DoD leadership liaison operations, providing facilities management.
• Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service.
• Apply government-instituted processes for documentation, change control management and data management.
• Lead and guide the work of administrative staff.
• May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.
• BS or BA degree in Business Administration, Management or other “Relevant Technical Discipline”. 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.
• At least 5 years’ experience, with at least 2 years of supervisory/lead experience required, including financial management and admin activities experience. Experience performing complex evaluations of existing procedures, processes, communication techniques, models, and/or systems related to management problems for 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. Demonstrated knowledge of 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.