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Project Manager (SWFPAC 2026-25322):

Bowhead seeks a Project Manager to oversee overall program management of personnel providing comprehensive Logistics, Base Operations, and Ammunition & Explosives (A&E) support services at Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor, Washington.

Please note, this position is contingent upon contract award. No third party applications or submissions will be considered.

Essential functions will include: 

• Manage base-level logistics services, including facility maintenance, transportation, supply chain management, and material handling equipment (MHE) scheduling.
• Focusing on the safe management and technical oversight of Navy and Marine Corps conventional Ammunition & Explosives (A&E).
• Ensures that weapons and explosives are handled safely throughout their lifecycle, from receipt and storage to distribution and disposal.
• Direct inventory management and distribution for Navy and Marine Corps aviation conventional ordnance. Use the Ordnance Information System (OIS) to verify counts and track assets.
• Enforce NAVSEA OP 5 and other explosives safety programs to minimize potential hazards. Ensure all A&E handling meets OPNAVINST 8023.24D personnel qualification and certification requirements.
• Oversee material support for shore-based activities and installations, managing garrison property, material handling equipment (MHE), and facility logistics.
• Develop program plans, milestones, and metrics to evaluate program progress and mission-readiness.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for SWFPAC, NAVSEA, NAVSUP, and other agencies regarding ordnance supply chain solutions and logistics.
• Maintain 100% accountability for high-value A&E assets, directing distribution and ensuring the most cost-effective transportation modes.
• Create, maintain, and report on project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Supervise, train, and mentor personnel on proper handling, inspection, and safety procedures.
• Validate load plans, transportation documents, and shipping procedures for hazardous cargo.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a business, technical, or engineering field. 
• Expertise in OPNAVINST 8023.24D (Navy Personnel Conventional Ammunition and Explosives Handling Qualification and Certification Program) and OPNAVINST 5530.13D for the protection of arms, ammunition, and explosives.
• Experience in establishing programmatic goals, soliciting and managing customer expectations, monitoring and assessment of organizational performance
• Experience in the ability to assess and mitigate risk, making decisive preventative and/or corrective action and management of the functional portion of the contract within allocated resources
• Have written and oral communications abilities commensurate with this management role.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, Government Representative, and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Experience

• A minimum of 4 years' experience in conducting analyses, studies, and projects in the fields of supply, logistics, warehouse management.
• A minimum of 2 years' A&E experience
• A minimum of 8 years' experience in conducting projects in the fields of supply, logistics, and warehouse management can replace a Bachelor's degree in a business, technical, or engineering field.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in managing projects with at least 10 personnel

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.
• High noise levels are common as is the potential exposure to heat/cold, noise, dusts, mist, and/or fumes.

Security Requirements: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level.  US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.