Program Manager

Nightwing Technologies, LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing Technologies, LLC is seeking an exceptional Program Manager to direct, manage, and administer all aspects of the SOW, ensuring execution within budget and schedule for high-visibility national security missions.

You will lead programs with 100+ FTEs, manage stakeholders, and drive financial forecasting, risk mitigation, and organizational excellence. This role demands senior leadership and a track record of P&L responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field (Management, IT, Cyber, STEM).
• PMI PMP certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all contract deliverables, milestones, and performance metrics for programs with 100+ FTEs.
• Interface with Government customers and senior leadership; provide updates and recommendations.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage subcontractors to meet contract standards.
• Identify and mitigate program risks in no-fail mission environments; develop contingency plans.
• Develop accurate short- and long-term financial forecasts; support business development.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Program management

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

PMP certification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

ServiceNow

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.

Nightwing is seeking an exceptional Program Manager to direct, manage, and administer all aspects of the Statement of Work (SOW), ensuring completion of program activities within established budget and schedule parameters. This role requires a proven senior-level leader with demonstrated Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility who can bridge technical execution, stakeholder engagement, and program delivery while managing complex, large-scale operations supporting critical national security missions.

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This is a high-visibility, customer-facing leadership position requiring an individual who can manage programs with 100+ FTEs, navigate no-fail mission environments, and drive organizational success through strategic forecasting, financial acumen, and operational excellence. You will be accountable for the full business performance of the program from revenue growth and margin management to customer satisfaction and contract recompete positioning.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Execution

• Direct and manage all contract deliverables, milestones, and performance metrics for programs with 100+ full-time equivalents (FTEs)
• Ensure SOW requirements are met within budget and schedule constraints in support of no-fail national security missions
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program documentation, schedules, and reporting artifacts
• Leverage tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, and specialized tracking systems (e.g., ServiceNow)
• Oversee contract compliance including CDRLs, Service Level Agreements, financial tracking, and subcontractor management
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across program execution processes

Customer Engagement & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as primary point of contact and trusted advisor for Government customers and senior leadership
• Interface directly with Customer, mission partners, and other Intelligence Community stakeholders
• Provide executive-level updates, program status reporting, and strategic recommendations
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships that expand program scope and effectiveness
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments with competing priorities and requirements
• Anticipate customer needs and proactively address concerns before they become issues
• Represent the organization at high-level customer forums and program reviews

Operational Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop cross-functional teams of 100+ personnel including engineering, operations, maintenance, and administrative staff
• Manage subcontractors and ensure performance to contract standards
• Ensure team maintains readiness to support dynamic mission environments and surge requirements
• Foster collaborative, mission-focused culture emphasizing accountability and excellence
• Conduct performance management, succession planning, and talent development
• Drive employee engagement and retention in high-ops tempo environments

Risk Management & Mission Assurance

• Identify, assess, and aggressively mitigate program risks in no-fail mission environments
• Develop and implement contingency plans to ensure mission continuity
• Ensure quality assurance and operational readiness across all deliverables
• Navigate technical, schedule, and resource constraints while maintaining mission focus
• Support crisis management and rapid response to emerging mission requirements
• Balance mission urgency with sustainable operations and team well-being

Forecasting & Strategic Planning

• Develop accurate short-term and long-term financial and operational forecasts
• Conduct pipeline analysis and opportunity assessment for program growth
• Support business development efforts with win strategy, pricing, and capture activities
• Anticipate market trends, customer priorities, and competitive landscape shifts
• Develop strategic roadmaps aligned with customer mission evolution
• Position program for sustained growth and contract recompete success

Required Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or related STEM field
• Active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Experience

Program Management & P&L (One of the following):

• 10+ years program management experience with demonstrated P&L responsibility
• 8+ years managing programs of similar size and scope (100+ FTEs, $50M+ budgets)
• 10+ years managing complex go