Mission-Critical Programs Lead (TS/SCI)

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Maryland; On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

PTO

Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Senior Program / Product Manager to lead high-visibility, government-focused initiatives in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will own complex programs end-to-end—bridging stakeholders, technical teams, and government partners while driving strategy, execution, and delivery.

Role requires 10+ years in program or product management and an active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance. You will mentor less-senior staff and ensure agile methods are applied across the program lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in program or product management.
• Current TS/SCI CI Poly clearance.
• Proven success managing high-visibility or mission-critical programs.
• Ability to operate independently while leading complex initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience implementing and overseeing Agile methodologies.
• IAT Level II certification (required).
• Ability to meet additional certification requirements as specified.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct complex, government-funded programs and contracts, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget
• Serve as the principal liaison between the Contractor and Government stakeholders
• Plan, direct, and coordinate program operations, including policy formulation and daily execution
• Manage resources effectively balancing personnel, materials, schedules, and priorities
• Provide timely and accurate technical, managerial, and contractual deliverables to the Government
• Oversee quality assurance across the program, ensuring consistent implementation of methodologies such as Agile
• Ensure continuity and collaboration across cross-functional teams
• Independently perform all functional duties while guiding and mentoring less-senior staff as needed
• Maintain oversight of assigned personnel and be accountable for team performance and outcomes

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Agile methodologies

Program management

Product management

Job description

Nightwing is seeking a Senior Program / Product Manager to lead high-visibility, government-focused initiatives in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will own complex programs end-to-end—bridging stakeholders, technical teams, and government partners while driving strategy, execution, and delivery.

Role requires 10+ years in program or product management and an active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance. You will mentor less-senior staff and ensure agile methods are applied across the program lifecycle.