Program Manager

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 147,000 - 296,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401k plan

PTO

Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing seeks an experienced Deputy Program Manager to lead day-to-day execution of a large CPAF software development task order supporting mission-critical capabilities from its Maryland onsite location.

You will manage staffing, schedule, facilities, and subcontractor operations, with the Technical Director owning the technical baseline. A central role is building a unified, high-performing team for mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related STEM field.
• 12+ years of experience on systems or software engineering programs, with 5+ years as Deputy Program Manager, Program Manager, or CAM.
• Experience leading day-to-day operations for programs with 100+ personnel.
• Experience owning an Integrated Master Schedule and program-level resource planning.
• Experience in multi-contractor environments with direct management of subcontracted personnel.
• Experience supporting full-lifecycle Agile software delivery (SE, Dev, I&T, Deployment, O&M).
• PMP certification.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience with CPAF contracts and award fee evidence collection.
• Experience transitioning programs or standing up new contracts or task orders.
• Experience managing contractor facilities with multiple network connections.
• Experience deployment, sustainment, or 24x7 operational support.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily program operations across Nightwing and subcontractor teams, ensuring work aligns with plan and issues are surfaced early.
• Oversee program transition as an integrated team, including onboarding, governance cadence, reporting, and Leadership Council integration.
• Own the Integrated Master Schedule and resource plan, tracking dependencies, staffing, and labor burn, and flag variances.
• Manage the Agile delivery cadence through Release Engineers in coordination with Technical Director.
• Direct day-to-day subcontractor execution: staffing actions, changes, onboarding, performance issues, corrective actions.
• Coordinate Subcontracts on T&M labor validation and CPAF subcontract evaluation inputs.
• Lead staffing operations to maintain 90%+ staffing: requisitions, recruiting, onboarding, training.
• Coordinate clearance processing, visits, and access for 150+ personnel with Security and ISSM.
• Manage facility operations: seating, network, equipment, and property accountability for a contractor facility with multiple networks.
• Serve as daily/weekly interface with Government leads for tasking, status, and issue resolution.
• Run program operating rhythm: weekly PMO syncs, Program Management Reviews, action tracking, risk and issue mgmt.
• Collect operational metrics and award fee evidence to support PM self-assessments and Contract Status Reviews.
• Track CDRL and non-CDRL deliverables and coordinate their preparation and on-time delivery.
• Act for the Program Manager in their absence.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related STEM field

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Program Manager – Operations, Development Task Order Position Overview

Nightwing is seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager to lead day-to-day execution of a newly established, large-scale Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) software development task order supporting mission‑critical capabilities. The role will require managing subcontractor and teammates operating under multiple different subcontract types, to include but not limited to CP, T&M, and FF. You will be the Program Manager's operational lead. You will turn program priorities into daily execution across staffing, schedule, delivery cadence, facilities, and subcontractor operations, while the Technical Director owns the technical baseline. You will play a central role in driving the success of the mission by building a unified team. This is an ONSITE position based out of our National Business Park, Maryland location.

What You Will Do

• Lead daily program operations across all Nightwing and subcontractor teams. Make sure work is executed to plan, issues are surfaced early, and the PM has accurate operational status.
• Execute program transition as an integrated team. This includes onboarding, governance cadence, reporting structures, and integrating subcontractor task area leads as part of the Leadership Council.
• Own the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and resource plan across all teams and companies. Track dependencies, staffing, and labor burn, and flag variances to the PM and Finance.
• Manage the Agile delivery cadence (PI planning, sprint cadence, release coordination) through Release Engineers, in coordination with the Technical Director.
• Direct day-to-day subcontractor execution: staffing actions, key personnel changes, onboarding, performance issues, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Subcontracts on T&M labor validation and CPAF subcontract evaluation inputs.
• Lead staffing operations to keep staffing above 90%: requisitions, recruiting pipelines, interviews, onboarding, training, and retention.
• Coordinate clearance processing, visit requests, and access for 150+ personnel with Security and the ISSM.
• Manage facility operations: seating, network connectivity, equipment, and property accountability for a contractor facility with multiple network connections.
• Serve as the daily and weekly operational interface with Government leads for tasking, status, and issue resolution.
• Run the program's operating rhythm: weekly PMO syncs, internal Program Management Reviews, action tracking, and risk and issue management.
• Collect and maintain operational metrics and award fee evidence, such as staffing, schedule, delivery, and responsiveness, to support the PM's self‑assessments and Contract Status Reviews.
• Track CDRL and non‑CDRL deliverables and coordinate their preparation and on‑time delivery.
• Act for the Program Manager in their absence.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related STEM field.
• 12+ years of experience on systems or software engineering programs, with 5+ years as a Deputy Program Manager, Program Manager, or Control Account Manager.
• Experience leading day-to-day operations for programs of 100+ personnel.
• Experience owning an Integrated Master Schedule and program‑level resource planning.
• Experience executing in multi‑contractor or prime/subcontractor environments, including direct management of subcontracted personnel.
• Experience supporting full‑lifecycle Agile software delivery (SE, Dev, I&T, Deployment, O&M).
• PMP certification.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience with CPAF contracts and award fee evidence collection.
• Experience transitioning programs or standing up new contracts or task orders.
• Experience managing contractor facilities with multiple network connections.
• Experience with deployment, sustainment, or 24x7 operational support.
• Record of improving staffing levels and staffing new work at start.
• Security Clearance Type: TS/SCI with Polygraph. Active clearance required at start.

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($147,000-$296,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance coverage
• 401k plan
• PTO
• Holidays
• Additional insurances

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full‑spectr c cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions. At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.