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Arctic Coordinator

Requisition ID
2025-23605
Category
Business Development/Strategic Planning
Location : Location
US-DC-Washington
Travel Requirement
N/A
Entity : Name
Bowhead ENT Science and Technology LLC

Overview

ARCTIC COORDINATOR (DOT):

 

Bowhead is seeking a qualified Arctic Coordinator to support interagency initiatives focused on the U.S. Arctic Marine Transportation System (MTS). This position plays a critical role in advancing federal coordination on Arctic maritime issues, supporting infrastructure and supply chain policy development, and contributing to the establishment and execution of the Arctic Shipping Federal Advisory Committee (ASFAC).

 

This role requires strong subject matter expertise in Arctic transportation, maritime data, policy coordination, and stakeholder engagement. The selected candidate will work under the direction of the CMTS Executive Secretariat to help shape federal Arctic maritime policy and represent CMTS in relevant interagency and public forums.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on the U.S. Arctic Marine Transportation System.
  • Provide staff support to the CMTS Executive Secretariat, particularly in areas related to Arctic maritime infrastructure, supply chain, and data.
  • Lead or support interagency coordination efforts, including serving as primary staff support for working groups or task forces.
  • Assist in the establishment and implementation of the Arctic Shipping Federal Advisory Committee (ASFAC), in accordance with the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act.
  • Contribute to development of ASFAC deliverables, including a report with policy recommendations on improving Arctic maritime safety and reliability, and an evaluation of a potential Arctic seaway development corporation.
  • Support stakeholder engagement efforts with Alaska Native and coastal communities to gather perspectives on Arctic maritime transportation and seaway development.
  • Represent CMTS at conferences, workshops, meetings, and other events, as needed.
  • Assist with additional Executive Secretariat duties as directed.

Qualifications

  • BA/S in relevant field preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience or expertise in Arctic maritime transportation, policy, or infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with federal interagency coordination and transportation systems.
  • Strong communication skills and experience with stakeholder engagement, particularly in Indigenous or coastal community contexts, is highly preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a collaborative environment.
  • Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary.

 Physical Demands:

  • 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

The pay scale for this position is between $60,000 - $80,000 

 

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust level. US Citizenship is required for a Public Trust 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/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.

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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 Commercial Services, LLC is a holding company under Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC), an Alaska Native Corporation providing a wide variety of services including a full range of construction services, design and architecture services, environmental consulting, permitting and compliance and remediation, oil and gas support, ocean-going cargo and shipping services and specialized companies. Several of our companies are SBA 8(a) certified, small disadvantaged businesses and offer substantially competitive rates. Collectively, we offer a breadth of services which we perform with a focus on quality results. UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder value. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as 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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