Senior Program Manager - Govt Contract Delivery

UIC; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Program Manager to lead the SCINET support contract in Stafford, VA. The Program Manager will supervise a ~50-person contractor team spanning engineers, logisticians, and subcontractors to ensure successful contract performance and timely deliverables.

This position is 100% onsite. You will interface with the government customer, manage the program’s P&L and budgets, drive staffing and workforce planning, and oversee compliance with security requirements and CDRLs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in IT-related discipline or 8+ years of practical experience in Program Management.
• PMP Certification or 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

Leadership

Program management

Communication

Risk management

Staffing

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT-related discipline

PMP Certification

DAWIA Advanced/level 2-3 in Program management

Job description

Bowhead is seeking a Program Manager to lead the SCINET support contract in Stafford, VA. The Program Manager will supervise a ~50-person contractor team spanning engineers, logisticians, and subcontractors to ensure successful contract performance and timely deliverables.

This position is 100% onsite. You will interface with the government customer, manage the program’s P&L and budgets, drive staffing and workforce planning, and oversee compliance with security requirements and CDRLs.