Program Manager, U.S. Customs and Border Protection:

Overview

Program Manager, U.S. Customs and Border Protection:

UIC Government Services is looking for a Program Manager for the Systems & Information Technology (SIT) Business Group under the Bowhead family of companies. The Program Manager will be responsible for the development, implementation, and execution of group strategy, operations, and growth initiatives within the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Group. The successful candidate must have a proven record of successfully building effective teams and directing diverse and technically challenging business operations, preferably in the CBP, Department of Defense, Intelligence, and Federal markets.

Responsibilities

Managing the CBP Group’s business development, profitable growth, and successful project execution.

Identifying and overseeing the implementation of innovative business development strategies by leveraging the company’s product and service offerings.

Crafting solutions to meet customer needs while positioning company for future prospects.

Employment, training, motivation and discipline of assigned employees, and the resolution of any issues escalated through the CBP program managers and Customers.

Developing core areas of capabilities/operations within existing work as well as emerging programs within the market space.

Representing the company in meetings with leadership in the customer community and industry partners to discuss future opportunities for work.

Determining new Business courses of action and creating programs to support actions.

Delivering exceptional customer service.

Reviewing operational performance and completing the performance appraisal process for all direct reports on specific performance against pre-determined revenue, profit and customer satisfaction expectations, including Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARs) and employee career development goals.

Analyzing monthly and fiscal year-to-date budget versus actual revenue and profit performance by contract.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree. MBA or Advanced degree in technical disciplines is a plus.

Minimum 10 years of experience in technology and business management, including 5 years of Senior Executive/Management positions with profit & loss responsibility.

Minimum 10 years of experience in Department of Defense, Federal Agencies, and/or Intelligence Community government contracting.

Current knowledge of the programs supported at U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Department of Homeland Security.

Knowledge of business and management principles specific to strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership and leadership development, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service to include customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction through routine personal interaction with customers, subcontractors, and program managers.

Proven team building and motivational skills.

Strong technical knowledge with expertise in Government contract performance and the applicable laws and regulations.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds

Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust (NAC) level. US Citizenship is a requirement for a Public Trust (NAC) clearance at this location.

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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/AA/M/F/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. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

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 contractors 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 2024-21638

Category Program/Project Management

Location : Location US-VA-Springfield

Minimum Clearance Required Public Trust (NAC)

Travel Requirement 10% – 25%