Senior Program / Product Manager

Nightwing; Maryland; On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401k plan

PTO and holidays

Additional insurance benefits

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Senior Program/Product Manager to oversee complex government-funded programs in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. You'll lead operations, ensuring compliance with Agile methodologies, while effectively managing resources and stakeholder relations.

The role requires at least 10 years of relevant experience, leadership skills, and a current TS/SCI CI Poly clearance. The position offers a competitive salary between $122,000 and $253,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, a 401k plan, and PTO.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in program or product management.
• Current TS/SCI CI Poly clearance.
• Proven success managing high-visibility or mission-critical programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct complex, government-funded programs and contracts.
• Serve as the principal liaison between the Contractor and Government stakeholders.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate program operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Tools

IAT Level II certification

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.

Position Overview

Senior Program / Product Manager

Location

Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead and direct complex, government‑funded programs and contracts, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget
• Serve as the principal liaison between the Contractor and Government stakeholders
• Plan, direct, and coordinate program operations, including policy formulation and daily execution
• Manage resources effectively balancing personnel, materials, schedules, and priorities
• Provide timely and accurate technical, managerial, and contractual deliverables to the Government
• Oversee quality assurance across the program, ensuring consistent implementation of methodologies such as Agile
• Ensure continuity and collaboration across cross‑functional teams
• Independently perform all functional duties while guiding and mentoring less‑senior staff as needed
• Maintain oversight of assigned personnel and be accountable for team performance and outcomes

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience in program or product management (or qualifying substitution)
• Current TS/SCI CI Poly clearance
• Proven success managing high‑visibility or mission‑critical programs
• Ability to operate independently while leading complex initiatives
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills
• Experience implementing and overseeing Agile methodologies
• IAT Level II certification (required)
• Ability to meet any additional certification requirements as specified
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Position is contingent upon contract award

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
• Medical, vision and dental insurance coverage
• 401k plan
• PTO and holidays
• Additional insurance benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.