Task Area Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Nightwing Technologies, LLC in the NOVA area is seeking a cleared and experienced Task Area Lead to plan, lead, organize, and execute all work defined in the contract scope within the assigned Task Area. The Lead reports to the PMO and coordinates with subcontractors, vendors and program resources to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities include tracking personnel, travel, deliverables, budgets and cables, providing status reports, and maintaining security requirements while delivering

Qualifications

• 16+ years of professional experience in mission-focused roles.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• TS / SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Willingness to travel CONUS up to 10%.
• Experience coordinating and managing diverse teams and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, organize, manage and execute all work delivered to the customer as defined in the contract scope.
• Provide monthly Task Area Highlights for the Customer and Nightwing PMRs.
• Track office personnel assignments, travel, deliverables, certifications, and credentials.
• Prepare and support meeting minutes, notes, and briefing materials as directed by the Customer.

Skills

PMP Certification

Managerial experience

OCONUS travel knowledge

Strong organizational skills

Strong communications skills

MS Office suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

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. Nightwing is seeking a cleared and experienced Task Area Lead in the NOVA area. Task Area Leads are responsible for planning, leading, organizing, managing and executing all work being delivered to the customer as defined in the contract scope of work as allocated to the appropriate Task Area. The Task Area Lead reports to the PMO, and is responsible for directly supporting the customer and meeting the reporting and requirements of the PMO, and engaging with subcontractors, vendors and program resources as appropriate. Provides management level program leadership and administrative support for a mission focused Task Area. Coordinates daily with the customer and assigned resources. Duties include: Ensuring the tracking of all office personnel assignments/ travel /deliverables – track location, dates, job, cable concurrences / shipments prior to travel, receipt, surveys, trip reports, follow up etc. Provide the Customer with regular status reports for each tasking/assignment Ensure the tracking of all office personnel certifications, training and credentials (passports, CAC cards, visas, OMS and other documentation required for travel) Record all office personnel contact info and keep current records (monthly updates) for accuracy. Assist in “bottom up” monthly EACs to most accurately project Program cost. Be the primary contact to the Customer for all contract technical, cost and scheduling with in the assigned Task Area Ensure the security constraints of the project and reports are strictly adhered to. Ensure that all work performed is of the highest quality and meets the standards of the Customer needs within funding, timing and staffing constraints. Support ad hoc briefings and technical discussions and prepare meeting minutes, notes, and briefing materials as directed by the Customer. Ensure all contractors work together as a team and in support of Customer mission. Provide monthly Task Area Highlights for the Customer and Nightwing PMRs.

Position Requirements / Qualifications / Skills Required

Skills: Prior experience in a managerial role with mission-focused deliverables and which required significant understanding of OCONUS travel. Knowledge of field unique IT / communications / O&M as it relates to Customer unique environments Experience with OCONUS Travel and overseas assignments and unique/austere environments. Ability to address specific management practices of Customer needs, vendor capabilities, operational activities and project timelines when planning and executing Communications/O&M projects. Must have strong organizational and communications skills. Must be responsive to Customer needs; identify risk and provide mitigation strategies as they arise Must be able to provide program management, appropriate direction and leadership to a diverse team of staff /contractors. Must know how to prepare and respond to cable traffic, coordinate/facilitate travel arrangements and be the focal point for communications, operations and maintenance requirements and deliverables. Must have experience providing day-to-day management of program activities including tracking labor, cost, schedules and security issues/requirements. Must have experience tracking and reporting financial data (labor cost, planned vs. actual budgets and expenditures) Ability to brief Customer of program related issues / status / operations / planning etc. Experience facilitating communication between Customer, engineers and end users. Technical and programmatic documentation writing skills Proficient with the Microsoft suite applications.

Desired Skills

Desired Skills: PMP Certification Customer experience as a TISO, PM or SI Experience with Business Development concepts Additional Requirements: Additional Technical and Specialty Training/Certifications Etc.

Years of Experience Required

16+ years Professional Experience

Education Level/Major

Bachelors Degree

Weapons Certification Required

No

Professional License or Certification Required

None

OCONUS TDY Required

No

CONUS TDY Required

Up to 10% CONUS travel, as required.

Required Clearance

TS / SCI with Polygraph

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) 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.