Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

** Overview*
* Project Manager (SWFPAC ):

Bowhead seeks a Project Manager to oversee overall program management of personnel providing comprehensive Logistics, Base Operations, and Ammunition & Explosives (A&E) support services at Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor, Washington.

Please note, this position is contingent upon contract award. No third party applications or submissions will be considered.

** Responsibilities*
* Essential functions will include:

+ Manage base-level logistics services, including facility maintenance, transportation, supply chain management, and material handling equipment (MHE) scheduling.

+ Focusing on the safe management and technical oversight of Navy and Marine Corps conventional Ammunition & Explosives (A&E).

+ Ensures that weapons and explosives are handled safely throughout their lifecycle, from receipt and storage to distribution and disposal.

+ Direct inventory management and distribution for Navy and Marine Corps aviation conventional ordnance. Use the Ordnance Information System (OIS) to verify counts and track assets.

+ Enforce NAVSEA OP 5 and other explosives safety programs to minimize potential hazards. Ensure all A&E handling meets OPNAVINST 8023.24D personnel qualification and certification requirements.

+ Oversee material support for shore-based activities and installations, managing garrison property, material handling equipment (MHE), and facility logistics.

+ Develop program plans, milestones, and metrics to evaluate program progress and mission-readiness.

+ Serve as a subject matter expert for SWFPAC, NAVSEA, NAVSUP, and other agencies regarding ordnance supply chain solutions and logistics.

+ Maintain 100% accountability for high-value A&E assets, directing distribution and ensuring the most cost-effective transportation modes.

+ Create, maintain, and report on project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

+ Supervise, train, and mentor personnel on proper handling, inspection, and safety procedures.

+ Validate load plans, transportation documents, and shipping procedures for hazardous cargo.

+ Other duties as assigned.

** Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in a business, technical, or engineering field.

+ Expertise in OPNAVINST 8023.24D (Navy Personnel Conventional Ammunition and Explosives Handling Qualification and Certification Program) and OPNAVINST 5530.13D for the protection of arms, ammunition, and explosives.

+ Experience in establishing programmatic goals, soliciting and managing customer expectations, monitoring and assessment of organizational performance

+ Experience in the ability to assess and mitigate risk, making decisive preventative and/or corrective action and management of the functional portion of the contract within allocated resources

+ Have written and oral communications abilities commensurate with this management role.

+ Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

+ Ability to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.

+ Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, Government Representative, and outside contacts.

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

+ Valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Experience

+ A minimum of 4 years' experience in conducting analyses, studies, and projects in the fields of supply, logistics, warehouse management.

+ A minimum of 2 years' A&E experience

+ A minimum of 8 years' experience in conducting projects in the fields of supply, logistics, and warehouse management can replace a Bachelor's degree in a business, technical, or engineering field.

+ A minimum of 2 years' experience in managing projects with at least 10 personnel

Physical Demands

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

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

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

+ High noise levels are common as is the potential exposure to heat/cold, noise, dusts, mist, and/or fumes.

Security Requirements:
Must be able to maintain 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.

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