Communications Specialist

Tracking Code

BST-DASN-04  

Job Description

General Requirements
Bowhead strives to hire and retain top quality employees because people are the measure of our company's success.  Bowhead is recognized for its integrity and the proof is in our employee base.  To maintain this level of excellence, all Employees are subject to a Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program and verification of all post-secondary education listed on an Employee’s application and resume. 

Employees must pass a Non-DOT pre-employment drug screening, and must follow all Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Requirements. 

Bowhead must be able to verify all post-secondary education listed on an Employee’s application and resume, including but not limited to dates of attendance and degree/diploma awarded.  Post-secondary education includes any courses taken through an accredited college or university in pursuit of a degree. 

Bowhead is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Duties
Bowhead is looking for a Communication Specialist who can develop, coordinate, implement and/or administer public relations and/or government affairs programs within the Government Contractors industry. Review material intended for public release to ensure that it represents the best interests of the company, stockholders and employees and is consistent with established company public relations objectives and policies. Plan, prepare, and disseminate information (e.g. press releases). Provide public affairs, legislative affairs, policy documentation, and other strategic communications knowledge and support to internal organizations as well as external organizations and/or customers. Plan, prepare, and disseminate information products concerning the company and/or customer to inform and educate internal and external audiences on newsworthy events and developments using newspapers, periodicals, and audiovisual communication media. Research, write, and edit articles, speeches, reports, statistical backgrounds, and talking points representing the company, project, and/or customer.  Research legislative history and analyzes legislative actions as they relate to assigned programs. Must be familiar with current knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, procedures and practices.  Attend briefings and hearings and provides advice on the relevance to the program.  Individuals act as internal experts, consultants and program/project managers and represent the organization to external groups, agencies, customers, stockholders and vendors. 

Required Skills

Bachelor degree in Marketing, Business Communication or other related field of study with 8+ years of experience in support of DoD or government programs, to include: Public Affairs or Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Web, Social Media, and Communication Planning and Execution.  Knowledge of Acquisition Planning. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD procurement policies and procedures (as they relate to public affairs) is preferred but not required. Demonstrated experience dealing effectively with high level Government and industry management.  DAU Courses in Acquisition or contract Management preferred.  Experience with DoN programs preferred. 

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain a favorable Public Trust.

Required Experience
8+ years of relevant experience.

Job Location
Arlington, VA, US. 

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Mid-Level Financial/Cost Specialist 

Tracking Code
BST-DASN-07  

Job Description

General Requirements
Bowhead strives to hire and retain top quality employees because people are the measure of our company's success.  Bowhead is recognized for its integrity and the proof is in our employee base.  To maintain this level of excellence, all Employees are subject to a Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program and verification of all post-secondary education listed on an Employee’s application and resume. 

Employees must pass a Non-DOT pre-employment drug screening, and must follow all Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Requirements. 

Bowhead must be able to verify all post-secondary education listed on an Employee’s application and resume, including but not limited to dates of attendance and degree/diploma awarded.  Post-secondary education includes any courses taken through an accredited college or university in pursuit of a degree. 

Bowhead is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Duties
Bowhead is looking for a Financial Analyst who will be responsible for various financial functions such as budgeting, auditing, forecasting and analysis. Job responsibilities are generally more corporate oriented and broad in scope. Reviews complex financial data received from managers for inclusion in indirect and forward pricing rate package submission to the government. Maintains documented records supporting financial forecasts used in the rate and budget area. Ensures management understanding of rate and budget issues. Ensures compliance with internal procedures and DAR/FAR government regulations. Conducts and may lead audits. May provide work leadership for lower level employees.

Required Skills

Bachelor degree in Mathematics, Finance, Cost Estimating, Business or other related field of study with five to nine (5-9) years of experience in support of ACAT programs, to include: Project Cost Estimating, Life Cycle Cost Estimating and Reporting, Programmatic Support, Acquisition Planning, and Financial Planning, Programming, Execution, and Reporting. Knowledge of DOD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD procurement policies and procedures. Demonstrated experience dealing effectively with high level Government and industry management as well as experience managing contract finances.  DAWIA Level certification in Business Financial Management preferred.  Experience with acquisition of DoN information systems preferred.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain a favorable Public Trust.

Required Experience
5 - 8 years of professional experience.

Job Location
Arlington, VA, US.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Program Manager II 

Tracking Code
BST-DASN-03  

Job Description

General Requirements
Bowhead strives to hire and retain top quality employees because people are the measure of our company's success.  Bowhead is recognized for its integrity and the proof is in our employee base.  To maintain this level of excellence, all Employees are subject to a Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program and verification of all post-secondary education listed on an Employee’s application and resume. 

Employees must pass a Non-DOT pre-employment drug screening, and must follow all Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Requirements. 

Bowhead must be able to verify all post-secondary education listed on an Employee’s application and resume, including but not limited to dates of attendance and degree/diploma awarded.  Post-secondary education includes any courses taken through an accredited college or university in pursuit of a degree. 

Bowhead is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Duties
Bowhead is looking for a Program Manager II who will be responsible for managing TECHNICAL government programs of moderate risk and complexity. Has P&L responsibility. Frequently is involved simultaneously in several programs. Oversees program budget and schedules prepared by subordinate staff. Has supervisory responsibilities including hiring, firing, salary and performance management. May have primary responsibility for program growth. Serves as primary customer contact. Responsible for business development within current customer base and/or for new customers. Total value of programs responsible for is generally between $2 and $5 million annual. 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.

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Business or related field of study. Candidates should have 8 or more years Program or Contract Management experience, to include: Development of Program Acquisition Documentation, Development of Testing Criteria, Development of Corrective Action Systems, Development of Program Monitoring Approach (e.g. PERT, CPM, EVM), Analysis of Programs Health, Data Collection and Analysis, Program Risk management, Development of Cost Estimates, and Development of Program Status Reports. Comprehensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD procurement policies and procedures. Demonstrated experience dealing effectively with high level Government and industry management as well as experience managing contract finances and supervising a diverse support staff.  Knowledge of Major Automated Information Systems (MAIS).  Experience with acquisition of DoN systems preferred. 

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain a favorable Public Trust.

Required Experience
8 or more years of experience in area of specialization or in position.

Job Location
Arlington, VA, US.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Program Manager III 

Tracking Code
BST-DASN-01  

Job Description

General Requirements
Bowhead strives to hire and retain top quality employees because people are the measure of our company's success.  Bowhead is recognized for its integrity and the proof is in our employee base.  To maintain this level of excellence, all Employees are subject to a Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program and verification of all post-secondary education listed on an Employee’s application and resume. 

Employees must pass a Non-DOT pre-employment drug screening, and must follow all Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Requirements. 

Bowhead must be able to verify all post-secondary education listed on an Employee’s application and resume, including but not limited to dates of attendance and degree/diploma awarded.  Post-secondary education includes any courses taken through an accredited college or university in pursuit of a degree. 

Bowhead is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Duties
Bowhead is looking for a Program Manager III Responsible for managing relatively complex TECHNICAL programs. Has P&L responsibility. May manage fixed price contracts. Oversees program budget and schedules. Has primary responsibility for program growth; may be responsible for marketing new technology or follow-on business acquisition. Responsible for business development within current customer base and/or for new customers.  Total value of programs responsible for is generally greater than $6 million annual. 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.

Required Skills

Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, Business or related field of study with Ten (10) or more years of experience in support of ACAT I programs, to include: Equipment Support, IT System Support, and Programmatic Support to include DoD 5000 Series Documentation and Clinger-Cohen requirements. Eight (8) years Program Management Experience, to include: Technology Assessments, Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Programmatic Support, Acquisition Planning, and Budget Planning. Five (5) years as manager of specific projects directly supporting a Program Office. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD procurement policies and procedures. Candidates should have demonstrated experience dealing effectively with high level Government and industry management as well as experience managing contract finances and supervising a diverse support staff.  Knowledge of Major Automated Information Systems (MAIS).  DAWIA Level III Certification in Program Management or PMP Certification preferred.  Experience with DoN acquisition of Information Systems preferred.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain a favorable Public Trust.

Required Experience
10 years professional experience.

Job Location
Arlington, VA, US.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Senior Logistician Analyst 

Tracking Code
BST-DASN-02  

Job Description

General Requirements
Bowhead strives to hire and retain top quality employees because people are the measure of our company's success.  Bowhead is recognized for its integrity and the proof is in our employee base.  To maintain this level of excellence, all Employees are subject to a Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program and verification of all post-secondary education listed on an Employee’s application and resume. 

Employees must pass a Non-DOT pre-employment drug screening, and must follow all Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Requirements. 

Bowhead must be able to verify all post-secondary education listed on an Employee’s application and resume, including but not limited to dates of attendance and degree/diploma awarded.  Post-secondary education includes any courses taken through an accredited college or university in pursuit of a degree. 

Bowhead is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Duties
Bowhead is looking for a Logistician IV to analyze, organize, plan and administer various phases of day-to-day provisioning, spares, or maintenance/repair activities for one or more highly complex programs. Analyze complex contractual documents, technical data, customer usage data, customer maintenance practices, customer operation characteristics, and related reports for assigned contracts to determine spares provisioning or maintenance/repair requirements. Develop logistics plans in order to enhance distribution.  Identify, prioritize, and assess key logistic assets and infrastructures. Develop policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure quality and cost control.  Conduct distribution and network studies, monitor inventory and analyze requirements in order to develop strategies to achieve desired delivery times. Responsible for solving highly technical and complex problems for several projects.  Develop and improve processes and direction for projects. Considered as a resource for resolution of unique or complex problems. May provide work leadership for lower level employees.

Required Skills

Bachelor degree in Mathematics, Finance, Cost Estimating, Business or other related field of study with ten (10) or more years of experience in major information technology programs logistics support.  In depth knowledge of DoN organizational structure and methodologies to include shipboard installation logistics processes, Enterprise Resource Planning system logistics considerations and enterprise intranet hardware and software logistics processes and procedures. Candidates should have demonstrated experience dealing effectively with high level Government and industry management.  DAWIA Level Certification in Logistics or SOLE Certification preferred.  Experience with DoN major information technology programs logistic support preferred. 

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain a favorable Public Trust.

Required Experience
More than 10 years professional experience.

Job Location
Arlington, VA, US. 

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Systems/Network Engineer IV 

Tracking Code
BST-DASN-06  

Job Description

General Requirements
Bowhead strives to hire and retain top quality employees because people are the measure of our company's success.  Bowhead is recognized for its integrity and the proof is in our employee base.  To maintain this level of excellence, all Employees are subject to a Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program and verification of all post-secondary education listed on an Employee’s application and resume. 

Employees must pass a Non-DOT pre-employment drug screening, and must follow all Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Requirements. 

Bowhead must be able to verify all post-secondary education listed on an Employee’s application and resume, including but not limited to dates of attendance and degree/diploma awarded.  Post-secondary education includes any courses taken through an accredited college or university in pursuit of a degree. 

Bowhead is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Duties
Bowhead is looking for a Systems/Network Engineer IV who can analyze complex local and wide area network systems, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting operating systems and protocol suites and configuring communication media with concentrators, bridges and other devices. Resolve difficult interoperability problems to obtain operation across all platforms including e-mail, files transfer, multimedia, teleconferencing and the like. Configure systems to user environments. Support acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services. May act as a technical project leader or provide work leadership for lower level employees.

Required Skills

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering/Science field with 8+ years of experience in IT and enterprise information systems technical support and testing.  Must achieve one type of certification ((e.g., Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD), Microsoft Certified Applications Developer  (MCAD), Microsoft  Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), Sun Certified Professional (SCP), Red Hat Certification Program (RHCP), CISCO Certified  Network Professional (CCNP), Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), other). Knowledge of Major Automated Information Systems (MAIS).  Experience with acquisition of DoN IT and enterprise information systems preferred. Degree in Computer Science/Engineering preferred.  Multiple professional/technical certifications preferred.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain a favorable Public Trust.

Required Experience
More than 8 years professional experience.

Job Location
Arlington, VA, US. 

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular