Overview
DEPUTY PROGRAM MANAGER (DES):
Bowhead is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support the upcoming Defense Health Agency Disability Evaluation System Support Services contract in Falls Church, VA. The Deputy Program Manager will demonstrate DES experience as an MEB/PEB member, DES program manager/staff officer, or contractor supporting DoD/Military Department DES; OSD or Military Department staff-officer experience.
About this contract: The Defense Health Agency (DHA) has a requirement for services supporting DHA Medical Affairs and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for Health Services and Policy Oversight (HSP&O) in their missions of policy and program development and oversight of the Disability Evaluation System (DES), the Special Compensation for Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (SCAADL), the Physical Disability Board of Review, and the Compensation and Benefits Handbook. The contract will also provide administrative and records management support to the DHA office located in Arlington, VA And Falls Church.
Responsibilities
Must be responsive, reliable, detail-oriented, and possess a strong motivation to build a productive relationship with internal and external team members.
Identify and mitigate risks, identify areas for improvement, and develop corrective action solutions that meet operational goals.
Essential functions to include - policy review, development, and integration support,
Conducting program meetings, reviews, and coordinate briefings with customers and senior management.
Briefing, reporting, and written documentation support to government personnel to prepare them for briefings.
Draft and distribute newsletters and other communication tools.
Information Technology and Information Management support.
Statistical Analysis support.
Program related qualitative and scientific studies analysis
Assist Program Manager in interviewing, hiring, and on-boarding personnel, providing team supervision, coaching/mentoring to ensure technical efforts proceed within budget/schedule and meet customer requirements.
Assist in contract management and planning, directing and monitoring program budgets, schedules and performance standards to ensure customer receives quality support.
Serve as secondary customer contact for program information.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred. Additional work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education for a highly qualified candidate.
At least three (3+) years of relevant experience is required.
Lean Six Sigma certification is required.
Proficient in Excel, Word, and Power Point.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated skills in prioritizing and multi-tasking.
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
Target salary range is between $110,000 - $145,000 commensurate with experience.
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 REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract
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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. Ukpeagvik 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 .
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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 2026-26074
Category Program/Project Management
Location : Location US-VA-Falls Church
Min USD $110,000.00/Yr.
Max USD $145,000.00/Yr.
Minimum Clearance Required Secret
Travel Requirement Less than 10%
