Program Manager

Overview

PROGRAM MANAGER (BGEM):

Bowhead seeks a Program Manager for an upcoming Navy proposal effort PAE Maritime GEM in Washington, D.C. The Program Manager will provide leadership to Project Leads and support personnel in managing all operational aspects, including program execution, growth, and risks management.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Ensures that all required resources such as engineering, manpower, production, computer time, facilities and the like are available for the program.

• Plans, directs and monitors program budget and serves as primary customer contact for program information.

• May be responsible for business development within current customer base and/or for new customers.

• May be responsible for programs of a lesser dollar value if they are more complex or developmental in nature.

• Program complexity is the primary criteria for leveling, and dollar value of programs is secondary.

• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering scientific, business, or technical discipline.

• PMP certification required.

• Fifteen (15) years professional experience in program/project management in DOD acquisition; or Fifteen (15) years professional experience in program/project management in Navy acquisition

• Five (5) years of Supervisory experience; experience communicating with SES/Flag level personnel

• Experience with DoD/DoN procedures and Policies (DoD 5000 process); Naval Science and Technology (S&T) Strategies and Future Naval Capabilities (FNC) programs; Foreign Military Sales highly desired

• Must be able to multi-task, manage priorities and work independently with little direction.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.

• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Targeted salary range is 140,000/annually to 180,000/annually based on qualifications and experience.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds on occasion.

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time.

• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.

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

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

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UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2026-25624

Category Program/Project Management

Location : Location US-DC-Washington

Min USD $140,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $180,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement Less than 10%