Senior Analyst

Overview

Senior Analyst:

Bowhead is seeking a highly experienced Senior Analyst to support an upcoming effort at NAWCAD in Patuxent River, MD. This role serves as a strategic leader responsible for guiding analytical approaches, shaping project direction, and delivering high-impact solutions in support of mission-critical objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the application of advanced analytical techniques to support program objectives and strategic decision-making

• Define project scope, objectives, and analytical methodologies in alignment with client mission needs

• Provide leadership and vision to client stakeholders and internal project teams regarding analytic approaches and execution

• Resolve complex, high-visibility problems requiring deep expertise in analytical methods, frameworks, and best practices

• Direct and oversee the work of junior analysts and support staff, ensuring quality and consistency in deliverables

• Translate analytical findings into actionable insights and recommendations for senior leadership

• Support program management activities, including planning, reporting, and stakeholder engagement

• Ensure all work products meet government standards, compliance requirements, and contractual obligations

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience and a Master’s degree (MA/MS) OR Bachelor’s degree plus 4 additional years of relevant experience

• Demonstrated expertise in applying analytical methodologies to solve complex problems

• Proven ability to lead teams and manage analytical efforts across multiple stakeholders

• Experience supporting high-visibility or mission-critical programs

• Strong communication skills with the ability to brief senior government and contractor leadership

• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting naval aviation, test & evaluation, or acquisition programs

• Familiarity with NAWCAD operations, processes, or systems

• Prior experience in a government consulting or defense contracting environment

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged 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.

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. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity postershere ( .

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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 2026-25152

Category Engineering

Location : Location US-MD-Patuxent River

Min USD $120,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $150,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement N/A