Program Management Specialist, Project Manager, Senior

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC is hiring a Project Manager to oversee a newly awarded contract in Patuxent River, MD. This position involves analyzing and coordinating schedules, procurement, staffing, and budgets, while leading administrative staff.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, including supervisory roles and preferably support experience with Navy or DoD. This role requires obtaining a Secret level security clearance and involves some physical demands.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in project management, with 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience supporting Navy or DoD leadership is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand/walk for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project procedures and controls are followed.
• Manage staffing project efforts and lead problem resolution.
• Interface with contractors and Government representatives regarding technical aspects.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Communication

Problem resolution

Microsoft SharePoint

Standard Microsoft Office Suite

Education

BS or BA in Business Administration, Management or Relevant Technical Discipline

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Bowhead seeks a Project Manager for a recently awarded contract in Patuxent River, MD. 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.

Responsibilities

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.
• Interfaces 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.
• Applies 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.

Qualifications

• 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.