Overview

PROGRAM MANAGER, TIER III

(M26) Bowhead is seeking a Program Manager to lead the SCINET support contract in Stafford, VA. The Program Manager is responsible for leading a 50‑person contractor support team to successfully execute all requirements of a highly dynamic government contract. The team is comprised of engineers, logisticians, knowledge management professionals, and subcontractors. This role demands a proactive, highly present leader who can engage confidently across diverse personalities and experience levels, drive contract performance, manage financial health, and ensure seamless delivery of all contractual obligations. This position is 100% onsite. Responsibilities Lead and manage a multidisciplinary contractor support team of approximately 50 personnel, including subcontractors. Serve as the primary interface with the government customer, maintaining proactive, high‑visibility engagement. Oversee full contract execution, ensuring all requirements, deliverables, and CDRLs are met on schedule. Manage the program's P&L, budgets, and margin protection strategies. Drive staffing strategies, including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and workforce planning. Brief senior government officials and represent the company in formal meetings and high‑visibility discussions. Monitor evolving technical requirements and ensure the team adapts effectively to changing priorities. Enforce company policies, mentor team leads, and foster a positive, accountable team culture. Identify and mitigate program risks, including technical, staffing, and financial risks. Ensure labor category compliance, subcontractor oversight, and adherence to all contractual and security requirements. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in IT-related discipline or eight (8+) years or more of practical experience in Program Management. Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Certified Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Advanced / level 2-3 in Program management. Eight (8+) years' experience in program management. Six (6+) years' experience with integration of IT, network infrastructure, and software access across multiple security levels. Demonstrated leadership experience managing large, diverse technical teams.

Desired Skills:

Technical fluency sufficient to understand engineering concepts, track technical risks, and communicate issues clearly. Excellent communication skills, including briefing senior government officials. Strong problem‑solving, risk management, and decision‑making abilities. Experience managing subcontractors and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Demonstrated ability to mentor staff, enforce standards, and shape team culture. Experience managing a help desk with 24/7 operations.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift 25 pounds. Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time. Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically. The pay scale for this position is between $140,000 - $175,000. 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.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Must currently hold a security clearance at theTop Secret/SCI level with the ability to obtain a Counter Intelligence Polygraph. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location. #LI-KC1 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 . 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 www.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. Join our Talent Community! Join our Talent Community (https://talentconnect.uicalaska.com/government-services/talentcommunity) to receive updates on new opportunities and future events. Software Powered by ICIMS (https://icims.help/candidate-faq)

ID 2026-26315

Category Program/Project Management Location :

Location US-VA-Quantico Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Top Secret/SCI/CIP Minimum Clearance Required Top Secret/SCI Travel Requirement N/A