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Program Manager

Bowhead
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2027

Overview

PROGRAM MANAGER (BGEM):

 

Bowhead seeks a Program Manager for an upcoming Navy proposal effort PAE Maritime GEM in Washington, D.C. 

Responsibilities

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

  • Ensures that all required resources such as engineering, manpower, production, computer time, facilities and the like are available for the program.
  • Plans, directs and monitors program budget and serves as primary customer contact for program information.
  • May be responsible for business development within current customer base and/or for new customers.
  • May be responsible for programs of a lesser dollar value if they are more complex or developmental in nature.
  • Program complexity is the primary criteria for leveling, and dollar value of programs is secondary.
  • Other Duties as assigned 

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering scientific, business, or technical discipline.
  • PMP certification required.
  • Fifteen (15) years professional experience in program/project management in DOD acquisition; or Fifteen (15) years professional experience in program/project management in Navy acquisition

  • Five (5) years of Supervisory experience; experience communicating with SES/Flag level personnel
  • Experience with DoD/DoN procedures and Policies (DoD 5000 process); Naval Science and Technology (S&T) Strategies and Future Naval Capabilities (FNC) programs; Foreign Military Sales highly desired 
  • Must be able to multi-task, manage priorities and work independently with little direction.
  • 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.

Targeted salary range is 140,000/annually to 180,000/annually based on qualifications and experience.

 

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds on occasion.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time.
  • Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

 

Salary : $140,000 - $180,000

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