Signals Intelligence Team Lead: 24/7 Ops & Leadership

Nightwing Technologies, LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401(k) plan & PTO

Job summary

Nightwing Technologies, LLC seeks an experienced Signals Intelligence Officer (SIO) Team Lead in the Northern Virginia area. The role leads a multi‑discipline, 24/7 operations center with rotating shifts and surge support as needed.

You will plan, execute, and supervise multi‑mode SIGINT and electronic warfare collection on national security missions, coordinating with mission managers and analysts to deliver timely results.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or eligibility for crossover.
• Minimum of two years as an SIO on this program.
• 8+ years in SIGINT/ELINT or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in SIGINT or electronic warfare.
• Experience leading technical personnel in an operational environment.
• Knowledge of RF/wireless tech (2G–5G, Wi‑Fi).
• Military SIGINT background or equivalent is preferred.
• Ability to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 operations center.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of SIOs across rotating shifts in a 24/7 center.
• Serve as senior technical authority for SIGINT collection equipment and procedures.
• Plan and oversee multi‑mode SIGINT and electronic warfare collection operations.
• Coordinate with mission managers, targeting officers, and partners.
• Direct real-time triage of signals for exploitation and timely delivery to analysts.
• Manage taskings and information flow across organizations.
• Own SIO training, qualification, and certification processes.
• Identify issues and drive corrective actions with leadership.
• Brief leadership on collection status, readiness, and risks.
• Support domestic and international travel or deployments.

Skills

SIO leadership

SIGINT operations

Team supervision

Communication

shift planning

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

SIGINT equipment

Multi‑mode collection systems

Job description

Nightwing Technologies, LLC seeks an experienced Signals Intelligence Officer (SIO) Team Lead in the Northern Virginia area. The role leads a multi‑discipline, 24/7 operations center with rotating shifts and surge support as needed.

You will plan, execute, and supervise multi‑mode SIGINT and electronic warfare collection on national security missions, coordinating with mission managers and analysts to deliver timely results.