Program Management Specialist, Project Manager, Senior

Overview

Bowhead seeks a Project Manager for a recently awarded contract in Arlington, VA. The Project Manager will analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of this contract. They will be required to lead and guide the work of the administrative staff and may be called upon to serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

Job duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Ensure project procedures and controls are followed, manage manning and staffing project efforts, and lead problem resolution efforts.
• Interface with system or program contractors, vendors, and Government representatives regarding the technical aspects of the programs/projects.
• Must have experience supporting senior Navy and DoD leadership liaison operations, providing facilities management.
• Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service.
• Applies government-instituted processes for documentation, change control management and data management.
• Lead and guide the work of administrative staff.
• May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

• BS or BA degree in Business Administration, Management or other “Relevant Technical Discipline”. An AS or AA degree and an additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted for a BA/BS or an additional eight (8) years of experience may be substituted for a BA / BS.
• At least 5 years’ experience, with at least 2 years of supervisory/lead experience required, including financial management and admin activities experience. Experience performing complex evaluations of existing procedures, processes, communication techniques, models, and/or systems related to management problems for the corporate operations for a major Legislative or Department of Defense (DoD) Echelon Command / Secretariat; past experience supporting a Navy or Marine Corps Command Element preferred.
  
  Demonstrated knowledge of management and operations of Department of Navy Systems Commands.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft SharePoint and the standard Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• 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

Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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.

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