Overview
Bowhead seeks a Human Resources Program Analyst to provide comprehensive support for complex, high-volume Army Civilian personnel operations within the fast-paced, mission-driven environment of the CECOM Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD). This role requires a highly skilled professional with strong end-to-end knowledge of Army Civilian personnel actions who can work independently while coordinating effectively with supervisors, senior leaders, HR partners, and other stakeholders to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely execution of workforce actions.
Responsibilities
Essential functions will include:
Support and execute the full lifecycle of Army Civilian personnel actions, including recruitment, staffing, onboarding, reassignments, promotions, awards, performance management support, separations, and other workforce management activities
Prepare, submit, track, and troubleshoot personnel actions using Army HR systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance from initiation through final approval
Diagnose issues, anticipate downstream impacts, and proactively resolve problems that could delay or affect personnel actions
Provide subject matter support for the Army Civilian Awards Program, including eligibility determination, documentation requirements, routing, and coordination to ensure timely and accurate processing
Advise supervisors and leadership on appropriate award @types, justification standards, and procedural requirements
Coordinate frequently across organizational boundaries with HR Partners, senior leaders, supervisors, and employees to provide guidance, status updates, and issue resolution
Draft clear documentation, maintain organized records, and track multiple actions simultaneously in an evolving environment with competing priorities
Exercise sound professional judgment, discretion, and initiative while working with minimal supervision.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (required)
7+ years of professional experience, including at least 3 years supporting Army or DoD environments, with demonstrated familiarity with Army organizational structure, terminology, and processes.
Minimum of 1 year of specialized experience supporting Army Civilian personnel actions and workforce management functions
Prior experience supporting mission-critical organizations, operational units, or senior leadership within the Army or DoD Civilian workforce (highly preferred)
Demonstrated working knowledge of end-to-end Army Civilian personnel actions and HR processes
Strong familiarity with the Army Civilian Awards Program, including advising leadership on award eligibility and justification
Experience using Army HR systems for creation and tracking of personnel actions, including Empress, DCPDS, and AutoNOA
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple competing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey guidance and resolve issues with diverse stakeholders
Proven ability to work independently, maintain professionalism, and adapt to evolving requirements with incomplete information
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 50 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/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) .
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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 2026-24472
Category Human Resources
Location : Location US-MD-Aberdeen
Min USD $100,000.00/Yr.
Max USD $130,000.00/Yr.
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Maintain
Minimum Clearance Required Secret
Travel Requirement Less than 10%
