Senior Program Manager – Government Contract Lead (50+)

Bowhead; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Program Manager to lead the SCINET support contract in Stafford, VA. This 100% onsite role oversees a ~50-person contractor team of engineers, logisticians, knowledge management professionals, and subcontractors to ensure successful contract execution.

The PM will interface with the government customer, manage the program’s P&L and staffing, and ensure compliance with security requirements across multiple levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT-related discipline or eight (8+) years or more of practical experience in Program Management.
• Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Certified Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Advanced / level 2-3 in Program management.
• Eight (8+) years’ experience in program management.
• Six (6+) years’ experience with integration of IT, network infrastructure, and software access across multiple security levels.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing large, diverse technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary contractor support team of approximately 50 personnel, including subcontractors.
• Serve as the primary interface with the government customer, maintaining proactive, high-visibility engagement.
• Oversee full contract execution, ensuring all requirements, deliverables, and CDRLs are met on schedule.
• Manage the program’s P&L, budgets, and margin protection strategies.
• Drive staffing strategies, including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Brief senior government officials and represent the company in formal meetings and high-visibility discussions.
• Monitor evolving technical requirements and ensure the team adapts effectively to changing priorities.
• Enforce company policies, mentor team leads, and foster a positive, accountable team culture.
• Identify and mitigate program risks, including technical, staffing, and financial risks.
• Ensure labor category compliance, subcontractor oversight, and adherence to all contractual and security requirements.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

PMP/DAWIA

IT/network integration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT-related discipline

Job description

Bowhead seeks a Program Manager to lead the SCINET support contract in Stafford, VA. This 100% onsite role oversees a ~50-person contractor team of engineers, logisticians, knowledge management professionals, and subcontractors to ensure successful contract execution.

The PM will interface with the government customer, manage the program’s P&L and staffing, and ensure compliance with security requirements across multiple levels.