Mid-Level Program Management Analyst

Bowhead•Dahlgren, VA

1d•$90,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Bowhead seeks a Program Management Analyst to support procurement and program operations for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) V Department and affiliated departments. The role independently coordinates procurement documentation, tracks purchasing requests and approvals, maintains accurate procurement and receipt records, and works with Government personnel and other stakeholders to ensure requirements are completed on time. The position applies established acquisition procedures, identifies documentation or processing issues, and escalates matters requiring Government decisions. The analyst supports procurement activities for hardware, software, renewals, cloud services, and related IT items; develops and reviews acquisition packages; maintains procurement trackers and records; conducts market research; coordinates with technical, Government, contracting, compliance, and vendor contacts; and supports reporting, audit readiness, process improvements, and timely delivery of assigned program work. The position requires a current DoD Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

5–8 years of relevant professional experience in program analysis, procurement support, acquisition administration, logistics, or a related field.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must currently hold an active DoD Secret security clearance.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams; strong spreadsheet and document-management skills.
Ability to organize multiple procurement actions, prioritize competing deadlines, review documentation for accuracy, and work with limited day-to-day supervision.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and ability to coordinate effectively with Government personnel, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
Working knowledge of federal acquisition and purchasing processes, including FAR/DFARS, SAP packages, ITPRs, P-Card processing, or MILSTRIP requisitions.
Experience maintaining procurement trackers, preparing reports, conducting market research, and supporting auditable Government documentation.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment, with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time, and twist, bend, and squat periodically.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, finance, supply chain, or a related field; equivalent education, training, or relevant experience may be considered.
Experience with Navy ERP, FedMall, PIEE, Navitas, BOIT, NASA SEWP, GSA MAS, or comparable DoD procurement systems.

Responsibilities

Prepare, assemble, submit, and track Information Technology Procurement Requests (ITPRs) for hardware, software, renewals, cloud services, and related IT items through applicable review workflows.
Develop and review Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) procurement packages, including purchase requisitions, statements of work, vendor quotations, cost estimates, justifications, and funding documentation for Government review.
Coordinate and route Government Purchase Card (P-Card) packages and Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP) requisitions to Code 1071 or other designated Government purchasing offices.
Maintain procurement and program trackers; monitor approvals, outstanding actions, acquisition milestones, order status, and delivery schedules; and provide accurate status reports to stakeholders.
Perform market research, evaluate vendor information, obtain and compare quotations, and document procurement alternatives in accordance with established procedures.
Review procurement documentation for completeness and applicable acquisition and IT compliance requirements, including FAR/DFARS procedures, Section 889, Section 508, and approved sourcing channels; elevate issues for Government determination.
Update procurement, receipt, and asset records in Navy ERP or other authorized systems; reconcile delivery information and assist with resolving discrepancies.
Coordinate with technical points of contact, Government leads, contracting personnel, IT compliance representatives, and vendors to obtain required information and resolve routine procurement issues.
Maintain organized, accurate, audit-ready procurement records and support process improvements, reporting requirements, and timely completion of assigned program deliverables.
Apply established procurement integrity, confidentiality, and non-personal services requirements while working independently on assigned tasks and escalating complex decisions to appropriate Government personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.