Operations Analyst

Overview

OPERATIONS ANALYST (AT):

Bowhead seeks an Operations Analyst to support Bowhead's Advanced Technologies business line located in King George, VA. The Operation Analyst supports cross-functional operations within the Advanced Technology business unit, contributing to configuration management, machine shop planning, and logistics. This role is ideal for a versatile individual able to manage detailed documentation, support manufacturing workflows, and coordinate material and program activities across engineering, production, and management teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage configuration-controlled documentation such as BOMs, revisions, and engineering drawings.
• Demonstrate competence in planning and coordinating shop workflows, tooling, materials, and work instructions.
• Demonstrate strong logistics capabilities including inventory control, procurement, receiving, shipping, and material handling.
• Demonstrate skill in organizing and tracking program activities, schedules, and tasking.
• Demonstrate exceptional oral and written communication skills for clear interaction with engineers, machinists, suppliers, and customers.
• Develop, maintain, and refine internal processes and documentation.
• Maintain configuration management documentation and ensure proper revision control and traceability.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate machine shop activities to support fabrication, prototyping, and production.
• Oversee logistics functions including inventory management, procurement, receiving inspection, and outbound shipments.
• Support program operations through schedule updates, reporting, documentation control, and inter-team communication.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to translate requirements into work instructions and shop activities.
• Maintain parts lists, process documentation, and material traceability in accordance with quality and defense-industry standards.
• Prepare clear written reports, updates, and communications for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in developing, improving, and enforcing internal processes and SOPs.
• Perform general office, program support, and project coordination tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, or engineering.
• Five (5+) years of experience in configuration management, logistics, manufacturing planning, or a combination of these disciplines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear documentation and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a small-business environment.

Preferred:

• Experience within the defense contracting community.• Familiarity with machine shop operations or manufacturing workflows.• Knowledge of configuration management principles (MIL‑STD or equivalent).• Experience with ERP/MRP or inventory systems.• Ability to read or interpret engineering drawings.

Physical Demand:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Target salary range is between $90,000 - $105,000 commensurate with experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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