Overview

Bowhead seeks a Project Manager with acquisition management experience to support our Marine Corps client.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee IT projects, applying established project management methodologies to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and mission requirements.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans that clearly define scope, objectives, deliverables, resource allocation, and timelines, while fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors.

• Monitor and track project performance against established milestones, budgets, and timelines, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring adherence to IT governance, security protocols, and quality standards.

• Provide strategic leadership to project teams by assigning responsibilities, setting priorities, resolving conflicts, and ensuring a high level of team performance. Maintain transparent communication with stakeholders through regular status updates, detailed reports, and progress briefings.

• Support the creation, review, and management of acquisition and program documentation, such as Acquisition Plans (APs), Procurement Initiation Documents (PIDs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and other deliverables, ensuring strict compliance with DoD regulations and directives.

• Evaluate program practices, processes, and documentation to ensure conformity with contractual obligations, organizational policies, and mission-critical requirements. Contribute to key meetings, reviews, and decision-making forums by providing well-prepared insights, analysis, and recommendations.

• Facilitate post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned, drive innovation, and improve future project management and acquisition strategies.

• Execute additional responsibilities as required, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to organizational success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Additional education or training in acquisition management is a plus.

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience as a Project Manager in IT, expertise in Agile methodologies is a plus.

• At least 3 years of experience in acquisition management, with familiarity in utilizing Acquisition Management Systems (AMS).

• Demonstrated experience managing IT infrastructure, systems development, and software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.

• Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.

• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, ServiceNow).

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams preferred.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to manage diverse teams, engage with stakeholders, and negotiate with vendors.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities to address complex project and acquisition challenges.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or other relevant certifications are preferred.

• Detail-oriented and organized, with a proven ability to adapt quickly to new tools and processes.

• Effective communicator capable of engaging all levels of the workforce.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Successfully pass a T1 investigation. Candidates with a security clearance are highly encouraged to apply. US Citizenship is required.

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

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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. 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/AA/M/F/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 Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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 2024-21923

Category Program/Project Management

Location : Location US-VA-Stafford

Minimum Clearance Required Background Investigation

Travel Requirement Less than 10%