Project Manager/Task Order Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Project Manager/Task Order Lead to serve as the primary point of contact for all contract performance matters on government programs. The role requires managing software development efforts using SAFe in classified environments and coordinating with CORs and technical POCs. The ideal candidate has 14+ years in project management, a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), a TS/SCI clearance, and a PMP or equivalent certification.

U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum 14 years of project management experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• U.S. citizen required.
• Experience managing software development efforts in classified environments.
• Experience with SAFe at program level and agile ceremonies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SAFe experience

DevSecOps

Cloud development

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

PM certification (PMP)

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.

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.

Nightwingoffers 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.