Program Manager with Security Clearance

Overview PROGRAM MANAGER (L&M) Bowhead is seeking a highly experienced Program Manager to lead large-scale logistics, transportation, and sustainment programs under the Logistics & Marine Group. This role requires extensive expertise in U.S. Army logistics, sustainment, contract management, and business development. The Program Manager will oversee operations at the local and national levels, ensuring program execution, compliance, financial efficiency, and strategic business growth. This position will be instrumental in expanding Bowhead's presence in federal logistics programs while also developing new business opportunities in the government, defense, and commercial sectors. Responsibilities Program Management & Execution: Oversee and manage large-scale, multi-site U.S. Army logistics and sustainment programs, ensuring compliance with customer guidelines and contract deliverables. Serve as the primary liaison between Government Contracting Officer's Representatives (COR) and other key stakeholders. Monitor and manage multi-million-dollar program budgets, oversee expenditures, and implement financial efficiencies to maximize cost-effectiveness. Ensure full compliance with FAR, DFARS, OSHA, and other relevant guidelines for logistics and transportation programs. Implement risk management strategies, identifying and mitigating operational risks while optimizing efficiency and compliance. Supervise and develop personnel across multiple locations, ensuring contract requirements are met while fostering a high-performance workforce. Deliver detailed reports, briefings, and presentations to senior leadership, government agencies, and corporate executives on program status, financial performance, and operational effectiveness. Business Development & Growth Strategy: Identify and pursue business growth opportunities on broader logistics and maritime sectors. Develop strategic partnerships with key government and defense agencies, fostering relationships with military logistics organizations. Expand business operations at the local and national levels, targeting new contracts and commercial opportunities in coordination with Bowhead's Logistics & Marine Group. Support the capture management and proposal development process, ensuring alignment with government requirements and competitive positioning in logistics and sustainment contract bids. Engage with industry partners, subcontractors, and stakeholders to develop new contract vehicles and optimize logistics capabilities across operations. Represent Bowhead at industry conferences, defense forums, and procurement meetings to enhance brand visibility and business expansion. Qualifications A Bachelor's degree and at least five to ten (5-10) years of experience in Government contracting is required; additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Proven track record of business development, contract capture, and government proposal writing, with experience securing new contracts in logistics and sustainment services. Strong experience in contract management. Demonstrated ability to manage projects at various geographic locations simultaneously. Financial management experience, including budget oversight, and cost analysis. Exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to drive organizational growth. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project). Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with experience engaging high-level government officials, commercial partners, and defense contractors. Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 15-25 pounds Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain/maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.