Program Manager - AI-Driven Software for National Security

Nightwing; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 147,000 - 296,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k Plan

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead AI-enabled software development initiatives, guiding cross-functional teams through modern AI/ML workflows and secure development practices. The role emphasizes delivering scalable systems and maintaining staffing excellence for mission-critical operations.

The position is onsite at our National Business Park, Maryland, requiring a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a strong background in Agile management and cybersecurity-minded

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related STEM field.
• 10+ years of software development experience with substantial technical depth.
• 5+ years of program/project management experience leading Agile software teams.
• PMI- PMP certification or equivalent.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph.
• Proven ability to maintain high staffing levels (>90%).
• Fluency with modern software development practices and languages (Python, C/C++, JavaScript/PHP).
• Strong Agile/Scrum knowledge with sprint planning and backlog management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor cross-functional Agile development teams building AI-enabled software systems.
• Drive program execution with cost control and schedule adherence.
• Champion AI/ML integration into the software development lifecycle.
• Coordinate strategy with government stakeholders and customer priorities.
• Manage program metrics and improve contract performance and engagement.
• Foster innovation by applying AI tech to improve developer productivity.

Skills

Python

C/C++

JavaScript/PHP

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Information Systems

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Containerization

Job description

Nightwing is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead AI-enabled software development initiatives, guiding cross-functional teams through modern AI/ML workflows and secure development practices. The role emphasizes delivering scalable systems and maintaining staffing excellence for mission-critical operations.

The position is onsite at our National Business Park, Maryland, requiring a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a strong background in Agile management and cybersecurity-minded