Program Manager

Program Manager Overview

Bowhead is seeking a Program Manager for the upcoming Technical Project Support Services (TPSS) contract in Patuxent, MD. TPSS supports the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Webster Outlying Field (WOLF) in delivering mission-critical systems and services.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for the contracted effort, overseeing all aspects of program execution.
• Maintains and updates the personnel charging Staffing Plan, which includes detailed breakdowns of TDL and project funding per Contract Line Item Number (CLIN)/SubLine Item Number (SLIN)/Accounting Classification Reference Number (ACRN).
• Directs, coordinates, and supervises the work of contractor personnel, ensuring efficient program and project operations.
• Organizes, plans, and oversees the production of all contract and subcontract support activities, ensuring that all deliverables meet quality standards, timelines, and budgetary requirements.
• Provides strategic guidance and mentorship to the team, fostering a collaborative environment that drives success across all areas of the TO.
• Manages and addresses technical, program, and project-related issues, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

Requirements

• At least ten (10) years of experience and a master’s degree or bachelor’s degree plus four (4) additional years of experience may be substituted for a Master’s.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Effective communication skills 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 15 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

• Must be able to maintain a clearance at the Secret level.
• US Citizenship is a requirement for a Secret clearance at this location.