Program Manager

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Nightwing in Sterling, VA seeks a talented Program Manager to lead a network engineering team in a mission-focused space. You will coordinate with the customer, the project integrator, and Nightwing staff to ensure timely delivery of SOW efforts.

The role requires 8+ years in program management, PMP, TS/SCI with polygraph, and strong leadership across global teams. Excellent communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline required.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Single POC for contract performance.
• Leads team project execution.
• Plans & directs timely completion of SOW efforts.
• Tracks & reports program metrics (Cost/Schedule/Technical/Operational/Quality).
• Ensures systems meet performance, security, and functional requirements.
• Creates, reviews & maintains programmatic/technical artifacts.
• Manages resources to deliver qualified, cleared personnel.
• Establishes training plans to evolve skills and avoid single points of failure.
• Prepares briefs, white papers and concept papers for decision making.
• Manages relationships with customer and stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Collaborative project management tools

Job description

Sterling, VA

Herndon, VA

Full time

JR100951

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 include:

• 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.

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) 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.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and 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-spectrum 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.