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Overview

UIC Government Services, LLC and the Bowhead Family of Companies has organized its operations into five Business Lines: Advanced Technology, Engineering and Program Management (EPM), Logistics and Marine (L&M), Manufacturing and Products (M&P), and Systems and Information Technology (S&IT).

UIC Government Services, LLC and the Bowhead Family of Companies is recruiting for a Senior Director, UICGS Strategic Initiatives to lead Strategic Initiatives as the company continues to grow its portfolio. The Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives will be responsible for developing short- and long-term business strategies to achieve the strategic objectives set by the organization and will be held accountable for leading the creation and successful execution of annual business plans through assigned companies to deliver expected results for financial performance, shareholder value, and other objectives.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the development and execution of the Advanced Technology business and strategic plans that align with the organization’s strategic goals and mission, which are tailored to existing and projected business environments and opportunities, and capitalize on UICGS’ strengths.

• Assist the Vice President of Advanced Technology in all aspects of business development activities to include, but not limited to:

1. Establishment of Capture and Bid and Proposal (B&P) budgets

2. Opportunity identification, pipeline development, capture maturity, and solutions development

3. Participation in color team reviews

4. Final approval of proposed cost file, and

5. Approval of all Gate processes

• Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets and directing financial and budget activities to fund operations and increase efficiency.

• Responsible for P&L and analyzing monthly and fiscal year-to-date budget vs. actual revenue and profit performance by contract.

• Implementing policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, in collaboration with organization management and staff members as necessary.

• Conferring with subordinate management in developing and reviewing annual operating plans, standard operating plans, and P&L reports to determine changes to programs or operations as required.

• Determining business line staffing requirements and overseeing personnel processes.

• Analyzing the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Planning, developing and implementing organization policies and goals in accordance with policies set forth by the organization.

• Identifying emerging and existing business opportunities, establishing relationships and promoting capabilities with key decision makers, and positioning the organization to pursue and win new business.

• Keeping the Executive Team informed of operational performance through regular briefings, reports, and analyses regarding business development, financial performance, service delivery, and other key strategic measures.

• Collaborating with other members of the Executive Team to interpret strategic direction, set corporate-wide policy, ensure compliance with corporate and government requirements, establish and monitor operational controls, establish and maintain a productive work culture, and ensure adherence to the corporation’s values and ethics.

• Will work with the corporation’s In-house Counsel to ensure legal obligations are met and in compliance with federal and state law.

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Engineering is required.

• A minimum of ten (10+) years of experience in federal contracting as a program manager, director, or higher providing technical and managerial leadership for the development and integration of warfare devices, weapons and unmanned systems.

• Demonstrated expertise in technology areas related to weapons and weapons control, weapon effects, strike and tactical weapons, asymmetric systems, manned and unmanned systems, autonomous systems and robotics, and disruptive and embedded technologies as applied to naval, joint and national missions.

• Effective leadership of one or more organizations with annual budget of $100 million or greater.

• Demonstrated and recent experience as a Business Operations leader with P&L responsibility of at least $10M is required.

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple programs across an organization with the ability to analyze monthly and fiscal year to date budget versus actual revenue and profit performance by program.

• Proven ability to provide leadership direction across a multi-faceted department of professionals.

• Proven ability to build, motivate, and sustain a quality management team and create strategic plans that underpin the short- and long-term viability of the corporation.

• Demonstrated track record of leading organizations to grow, be profitable, and deliver expected or greater returns to shareholders.

• Demonstrated ability to manage Operations and collaborate with Support Services to ensure optimal business decisions are considered and executed in the organization.

• Demonstrated aptitude and experience with business development.

• Proven team building and motivational skills including strong technical knowledge with expertise in government contract performance and the applicable laws and regulations.

• Excellent computer skills, demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Experience in change management and a demonstrated ability to strike the balance between business goals and cultural values.

• Demonstrated consistent adherence to the highest degree of ethical conduct.

• Ability to make effective strategic decisions efficiently.

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; team building skills, and the ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with superiors, peers, and subordinates.

• Frequent local and long distance travel based upon business requirements may be required.

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of NAVSEA and the Warfare Centers is desired.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to maintain a clearance at the TOP SECRET level. Due to the nature of this work and the Top Secret clearance required, US Citizenship is required.

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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.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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** _2025-24018_

**Category** _Program/Project Management_

**Location : Location** _US-VA-Dahlgren_

**Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain** _N/A_

**Minimum Clearance Required** _Top Secret_

**Travel Requirement** _10% - 25%_