Overview
Deputy Director of Operations (STFRD-2025-22654):
Bowhead is seeking a Deputy Director of Operations to join our team in Stafford, VA.
Responsibilities
The Deputy Director of Operations is responsible for the assisting the Director of Operations with management of both technical and non-technical staff in the assigned division and/or unit.
Job duties include but are not limited to:
Assisting the Director by organizing projects and programs within the Program Management Organization (PMO), assigning direct and indirect tasking; managing the team(s) workloads, and selecting individuals most qualified for specific efforts.
Resolving any issues escalated through Program Managers and is responsible for the employment, training, motivation and discipline of assigned employees.
Contributing to and implementing approved strategic plans.
Developing, improving, and implementing PMO processes.
Participating with proposal response development, team coordination, and response quality/verification/validation.
Perform Program Management duties during contract startup and/or for high visibility Programs.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree and more than fifteen (15+) years of professional management experience is required. PMP certification highly desired.
At least ten years of project, and/or program management experience is required.
Must have past experience with largescale DoD Information Technology acquisition programs. Experience with PEO Digital and MARCORSYSCOM programs is preferred, Any experience with FFP, T&M, and CR contract @types is highly desired.
Demonstrated, direct, current and relevant experience with the Marine Corps technical, contractual, and/or leadership organizations is highly desired.
Must have exceptional communication, both written and verbal skills and the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
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 currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. 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 2025-22654
Category Program/Project Management
Location : Location US-VA-Stafford
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret
Minimum Clearance Required Secret
Travel Requirement 10% - 25%
