Public Affairs Program Manager for DoD Federal Contract

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Program Manager for the upcoming DTRA PAO contract in Fort Belvoir, VA. You will serve as the central contact for contract performance, oversee PWS requirements, deliverable schedules, and quality standards across public affairs, digital media, and multimedia production.

Requirements include 5–10 years of progressive program/contract management experience, DoD/public affairs exposure, and a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• 5-10 years of progressive, specialized program/contract management experience, preferably DoD or federal public affairs contracts.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams (video production, digital media, web development).
• Strong understanding of DoD Visual Information standards, Section 508 compliance, and OPSEC requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated Point of Contact (POC) responsible for overall contract management and coordination.
• Act as the primary interface with the Government Contracting Officer (KO) and COR.
• Provide program management oversight to ensure all PWS requirements, deliverable schedules, and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate across video production, editing, digital asset management, web development, and media analysis teams.
• Oversee adherence to digital production standards, copyright compliance, and journalistic ethics.
• Monitor staffing, performance, and quality control processes, escalating risks and resource needs to the Government as appropriate.
• Support collaboration with internal/external SMEs to ensure technical accuracy and visual fidelity.
• Ensure OPSEC and PAO release checkpoints are respected.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Program management

Contract management

DoD/public affairs

Team leadership

OPSEC knowledge

Section 508 familiarity

Security clearance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Bowhead is seeking a Program Manager for the upcoming DTRA PAO contract in Fort Belvoir, VA. You will serve as the central contact for contract performance, oversee PWS requirements, deliverable schedules, and quality standards across public affairs, digital media, and multimedia production.

Requirements include 5–10 years of progressive program/contract management experience, DoD/public affairs exposure, and a Secret clearance.