Cleared Junior Mission Manager, 24/7 Ops

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Nightwing in Northern Virginia seeks a cleared Junior Mission Manager to coordinate and execute sensitive intelligence operations in a 24/7 watch-center. You will work under senior managers, monitor feeds, coordinate resources, and contribute to actionable intelligence against high-threat targets.

The role requires adapting quickly, following protocols, and communicating clearly with analysts, operators, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph (or eligibility)
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience
• 1+ years in intelligence/DoD/federal ops or related fields
• Exposure to sensitive missions or ISR operations
• Experience in high-tempo or high-stress environments
• Familiarity with command-and-control tools or mission-management systems
• Team-based coordination with dispersed elements
• Understanding of collection requirements and resource allocation
• Ability to work rotating shifts 24/7
• High school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Execute mission tasks in a 24/7 operations center under senior managers
• Monitor feeds, collection systems, and inputs; report changes
• Coordinate with in-house and dispersed teams and mission partners
• Identify risks, gaps, and constraints; escalate as needed
• Contribute to time-sensitive recommendations with relevant data
• Develop knowledge of collection platforms and ISR capabilities
• Support all-source intelligence workflows and mission tradecraft
• Maintain logs, turnover materials, and operational records
• Prepare assessments and briefings as required
• Support travel and deployments as needed

Skills

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Operational experience in high-tempo环境

Team coordination & communication

Willingness to rotate shifts

Ability to learn mission-management/CC

High school diploma or GED

Education

Bachelor's degree in intelligence studies or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Command-and-control tools

Mission-management systems

Collection platforms

Job description

Nightwing in Northern Virginia seeks a cleared Junior Mission Manager to coordinate and execute sensitive intelligence operations in a 24/7 watch-center. You will work under senior managers, monitor feeds, coordinate resources, and contribute to actionable intelligence against high-threat targets.

The role requires adapting quickly, following protocols, and communicating clearly with analysts, operators, and leadership.