Overview

PROJECT MANAGER (LEAD 2024-):

Bowhead seeks an experienced Project Manager to organize and coordinate the program at Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD) located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. You will provide strategic guidance to teams and project managers in ways that promote the company’s culture. You will also oversee the progress of operations. The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader and will have experience in managing staff of different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner. They will also be able to develop efficient strategies and tactics.

The Project Manager is responsible for day-to-day program management and leadership of program operations by developing management procedures and controlling, planning, and directing project execution; monitoring and reporting progress; managing program/project resources; and managing and controlling financial and administrative aspects of the program/project with respect to contract requirements.

LEAD is home to PATRIOT maintenance as well as other missile systems such as Avenger, Tube-launched Optically-tracked Wire-guided missile TOW, Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Advanced Fire Control System (AFCS), Hellfire and Javelin. LEAD provides overhaul and repair of power generation equipment and provides mobile repair teams for on-site maintenance assistance, LEAD also provides, repair and modifications for Ground Mobility Vehicles, specialized Special Operations vehicles, tactical wheeled vehicles, Biological Integrated Detection Systems, Material Handling Equipment, Force Provider, Mobile Kitchens, Containerized Chapels, and various Soldier Support System.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• Explains policies, purpose, and goals of the contractor's organization to subordinates.

• Formulates and reviews strategic plans and deliverable items, determines contract costs and ensures conformance with standards.

• Actively assures the implementation and compliance of the Quality Assurance Plan.

• Engages in regular face-to-face meetings with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and provide required reports and documentation to the COR in a timely manner.

• Lead and evaluate project managers and other staff.

• Develop and control deadlines, budgets and activities.

• Apply change, risk and resource management.

• Assess program performance and aim to maximize ROI.

• Resolve projects’ higher scope issues.

• Prepare reports for Senior Program Manager and Directors,

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) and a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience and certifications.

• Experience in validating technical and financial reports, analyzing metrics and identifying areas for improvement.

• Previous experience overseeing numerous tasks by multiple logistic managers.

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

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.

• Strong interpersonal skills, problem solving skills and good judgment.

• Experience working with a union is a plus.

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 obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. However candidates with an active Secret are highly encouraged to apply. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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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 2024-20743

Category Program/Project Management

Location : Location US-PA-Letterkenny

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement Less than 10%