Program Manager

Nightwing

Sterling (VA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Virginia is seeking a talented Program Manager to lead a network engineering team. Responsibilities include contract performance, managing resources, and ensuring systems meet security and functional requirements. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Computer Science, at least 8 years in Program Management, and hold an active TS/SCI clearance. This full-time position offers a key role in driving innovation and delivering results.

Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years of experience in Program Management.
Project Management Professional Certification required.
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

Single point of contact for contract performance.
Leads team project execution.
Manages resources to deliver qualified personnel.

Skills

Project Management

Network Engineering

Team Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Collaborative project management tools

Job description

Overview

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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.

Nightwing is seeking a talented Program Manager to lead a dynamic network engineering team in a unique mission space. This position will work closely with the customer, the project integrator, the network engineers and architects to ensure our systems meet customer requirements and timelines.

Responsibilities

Single POC for contract performance.
Leads team project execution.
Plans & directs the timely & successful completion of Statement of Work efforts.
Tracks & reports program metrics: (Cost/Schedule/Technical/Operational/Quality).
Ensures systems are built to meet performance, security, and functional requirements.
Creates, reviews & maintains programmatic/technical artifacts.
Manages resources to deliver qualified, properly cleared personnel to address customer tasks.
Establishes training plans to maintain and evolve skills, while ensuring no single points of failure within the program.
Prepares and presents briefings, white papers, use cases and concept papers to capture future system changes for customer decision making.
Manage the relationship with the customer, Nightwing, and relevant stakeholders.

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical discipline.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in Program Management
Project Management Professional Certification.
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph Day
Strong teamwork, team management, and interpersonal skills at all management levels.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Expertise with Network Engineering management and design.
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
Strong customer focus with the ability to set and manage expectations for scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Experience with collaborative project management tools.
Managing global dispersed teams.

Desired Experience

Briefing and meeting with senior level management
Understanding of the customer and the Intelligence Community.
Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one work area.

Please Note: This position is contingent upon award.

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.

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.

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