Program Manager

Overview

Bowhead seeks a Program Manager with advanced technical skills to join our team supporting the program office for NSWC Corona – Corona Division in Norco, California. The Program Manager will work directly with the client analyzing complex and unique technical support assignments and lead a team of systems administrators, application developers, service desk support, cyber engineers, and video technicians within a scaled agile environment.

This position is 100% onsite.

Responsibilities

• Provide general program management support for all existing and new IT projects across the division

• Maintain all project plans associated with program

• Coordinate all personnel actions with Corona Division and Bowhead leadership

• Work closely with our subcontract teams to ensure both compliant technical execution and financial fidelity

• Author, collect, review, and deliver all programmatic contractual documents to program leadership

• Coordinate and manage pricing, forecasting and overall cost management actions with the Bowhead pricing team

• Host monthly program management reviews with Corona Division and Bowhead leadership

• Develop, maintain, and execute data collection processes that feed the Navy’s enterprise portfolio systems

• Provide IT management advisory support to division leadership in support and execution of Corona Division IT requirements

• Provide supervision of project planning, scheduling, and implementation

• Direct completion of projects within estimated time frames and budget constraints

• Demonstrate exceptional writing and oral communication skills and ensure premier quality products and services are delivered

• Maintain, organize update all program documentation as required

• Develop, deliver and maintain a yearly project management plan

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, information technology, computer science or business or related technical field of study and fifteen (15) years of experience managing IT projects, reporting status of projects and the development of data analytics OR

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, information technology, computer science or business or related technical field of study and fifteen (15) years of experience managing IT projects, reporting status of projects and the development of data analytics

• Degree must be from an accredited college or university

• PMP Certification required

• Security + or CISSP Certification required

• Strong knowledge of computer hardware, networking, software development, DoD cyber and RMF concepts

• Previous experience in leadership role with Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, or Army a plus.

• Proven ability to work on high visible or mission critical aspects of a given program and perform all functional duties independently

• Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

• Expert writing skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, Government personnel, and other stakeholders

• Strong team player, interpersonal skills, good judgment, and the ability to lead a team and work with company leadership

• Relevant technical or management certifications a plus

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the minimum Secret level.

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

Targeted salary range is $140,000 to $165,000 annually based on qualifications and 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.

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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.

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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 2026-26630

Category Program/Project Management

Location : Location US-CA-Corona

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement Less than 10%