Overview
DIRECTOR OF MARINE OPERATIONS (BMSS-2026-25004):
Bowhead seeks a Director of Marine Operations to be responsible for direct management of the technical and non-technical staff for Marine Operations with an emphasis on small boat maintenance and operation. The qualified candidate will provide leadership to Project Managers, Site Supervisors, and support personnel. They will manage all operational aspects, including program execution, growth, and risks management
Responsibilities
The Director of Marine Operations will have excellent industry/customer knowledge, a demonstrated record of accomplishment and growth initiatives, and proven success in proposing and winning opportunities. They must be responsive, reliable, detail-oriented, and possess a strong motivation to build a productive relationship with internal and external team members.
Job duties include but are not limited to:
Develop, implement, and apply management controls to ensure tasks and deliverables comply with customer requirements.
Validate technical and financial reports, analyze metrics, identify areas for improvement, and develop corrective action solutions that meet operational goals.
Conduct program meetings, reviews, and coordinate briefings with customers and senior management.
Ability to organize project and task workloads and selects individuals most qualified on for specific projects.
Lead business development processes such as identification, qualification, capture, and proposal activities, including defining win strategies, identifying competitive discriminators, technical proposal writing, and basis of estimate activities.
Oversees budget of the assigned unit within a division.
Qualifications
A minimum of ten (10) years of marine operations and maritime experience OR a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management, Marine Transportation or Engineering and the equivalent of five (5) years' of relative experience.
Army or Navy ship and small boat operations and maintenance experience preferred.
Familiarity/Knowledge of American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Standards, American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), Army watercraft systems (AWS) and AWS on-condition cyclic maintenance (OCCM), US Navy Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) preferred.
Ability to understand and respond to any concerns in a timely manner and be proactive, actively engaged in all aspects of operations.
Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Demonstrated experience leveraging the advanced Microsoft Office 365 ecosystem for data management, analytics, and decision support, including tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint, and Teams to enable real-time operational visibility, workflow automation, and data-driven performance management.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 75 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 postershere (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
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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 2026-25004
Category Admin/Office Support
Location : Location US-AL-Huntsville
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret
Minimum Clearance Required Secret
Travel Requirement N/A
Additional Locations US-GA-Kings Bay
