Senior Program Manager, Classified IC Programs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a large, cross-functional team delivering mission-critical, highly classified programs for U.S. IC customers. You will manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk across multiple contracts, ensuring security and mission alignment in a SCIF-based environment.

You will interface with government stakeholders, drive performance metrics, and mentor emerging program leaders while coordinating with subcontractors and partners.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of program management experience, 5+ in the IC.
• Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance.
• Experience leading large, highly classified programs.
• Strong understanding of federal contracting, acquisition, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale intelligence programs.
• Interface with government program managers, contracting officers, and senior leadership.
• Oversee scope, schedule, cost, staffing, risk, and performance across workstreams.
• Develop schedules, PM plans, and executive-level reporting.
• Ensure compliance with security regulations and policies.
• Drive growth initiatives and workforce planning; mentor leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Governance

Stakeholder management

Security clearance TS/SCI with Poly

Program management

Agile/Waterfall hybrid

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Nightwing is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a large, cross-functional team delivering mission-critical, highly classified programs for U.S. IC customers. You will manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk across multiple contracts, ensuring security and mission alignment in a SCIF-based environment.

You will interface with government stakeholders, drive performance metrics, and mentor emerging program leaders while coordinating with subcontractors and partners.