Program Manager

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Program Manager to oversee program management support at Aberdeen Proving Ground. The successful candidate will require a Bachelor's degree and at least 14 years of experience in government programs, including supervisory experience. Responsibilities include staffing coordination, compliance, and communication with government agencies. Position requires U.S. citizenship and a Secret security clearance. The anticipated salary range is $125,000 to $165,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 14 years of experience managing government programs, including 1 year supervisory experience.
• PMP certification acceptable for candidates with 10 years of program management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate staffing efforts and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Maintain a robust communication plan for effective information exchange.
• Organize and direct contract support activities.
• Interface with government personnel and review project feasibility studies.

Skills

Program management

Government program oversight

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bowhead seeks a Program Manager to join our team in supporting an upcoming effort supporting CPE IEWS at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) in Aberdeen, MD. The Program Manager (PM) shall provide comprehensive program management support, ensuring the successful fulfillment of all requirements, including management and oversight of all activities performed by personnel. The PM will provide leadership, direction, administration, quality assurance, and overall management.

• Oversee and coordinate staffing efforts, ensure compliance with contract requirements, and maintain accountability for performance outcomes.
• Provide comprehensive program management support, ensuring the successful fulfillment of all requirements identified, including management and oversight of all activities performed by Contractor personnel, including subcontractors and teaming partners.
• Provide all administrative correspondence relating to this Task Order shall be directed to the COR.
• Maintain a robust communication plan to ensure timely and effective information exchange with the Government, including regular status updates, proactive identification of potential issues, and prompt responses to Government inquiries.
• Ensure all personnel performing under this task order receive appropriate security briefings and comply with all applicable security requirements.
• Organize, direct, and coordinate planning and implementation of all contract support activities.
• Interface with government personnel. Formulate and review project feasibility studies, determine costs, ensure conformance to work standards. Interpret policies, purposes, and goals of the organizations for subordinates.

Bowhead seeks to network with qualified individuals relative to a potential opportunity, which is contingent upon award and not currently funded. Incumbent employees are encouraged to respond. No solicitations or third-party applications will be accepted.

• Bachelor Degree and a minimum 14 years experience managing government programs is required of which one (1) year must be supervisory. A minimum of 10 years experience managing government programs, of which one (1) year must be supervisory, is acceptable for candidates possessing a PMP certification.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Anticipated salary range is $125,000 to $165,000; depending on role and commensurate with experience.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to maintain a clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for a Secret clearance at this location.