Project Manager/Task Order Lead

Nightwing; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

401k + PTO

Job summary

Nightwing seeks a Project Manager/Task Order Lead to serve as the primary point of contact for contract performance. The role supports software development under SAFe in classified government programs, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and risk. Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S.

citizenship are required. The PM will manage stakeholder communications, deliverables, and transition activities across NCR or San Antonio locations, coordinating with COR and subcontractors in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Minimum 14 years of project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent substitution.
• Experience managing software development in classified environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary interface with Government COR and technical points of contact.
• Manage task order performance including schedule, budget, and quality.
• Ensure deliverables meet standards and are submitted on time.
• Lead monthly financial and status reporting.
• Coordinate transition activities and knowledge transfer.
• Oversee contractor personnel and subcontractor relationships.
• Participate in SAFe ceremonies including PI Planning and ART Syncs.
• Maintain risk register and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee quality control program implementation.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Agile SAFe

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAFe

DevSecOps

Cloud environments

Job description

Onsite Customer

Ft George G Meade, MD

San Antonio, TX

Full time

JR101967

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.

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Location: National Capital Region (NCR) or San Antonio, TX

Nightwing is seeking a Project Manager/Task Order Lead to serve as the primary point of contact and authority for all contract performance matters. This position requires demonstrated experience managing software development efforts utilizing Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies in support of mission-critical government programs. The PM is responsible for overall task order execution, resource management, deliverable coordination, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Must have authority to resolve performance issues and ensure all contractual obligations are met within established timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary interface with Government COR and technical points of contact
• Manage all aspects of task order performance including schedule, budget, and quality
• Ensure deliverables meet professional standards and are submitted on time
• Respond to written COR requests within 3 business hours
• Lead monthly financial and status reporting
• Coordinate transition activities and knowledge transfer
• Manage contractor personnel and subcontractor relationships
• Participate in SAFe ceremonies including PI Planning and ART Syncs
• Maintain risk register and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Oversee quality control program implementation

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 14 years of relevant project management experience
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent substitution)
• Prior experience managing similar software development efforts in classified environments
• Demonstrated expertise with SAFe implementation at the program level
• Experience with DevSecOps and cloud-based development environments
• Strong understanding of offensive cyber operations mission space (preferred)
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• PMP or equivalent project management certification (highly desired)
• Must be U.S. citizen

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) 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.