Technical Operations Officer

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC in Sterling, VA seeks an experienced Technical Operations instructor to lead adult learners in applications-oriented training. You will map routes, verify installation details, and test fiber optic networks while supporting curriculum development and program processes.

The ideal candidate has TS/SCI clearance, 10+ years in classified environments, and ToT experience, with willingness to travel outside the WMA to training facilities. Conus travel possible.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph within 5 years.
• 10+ years of customer-facing work in a classified environment.
• Experience in Training of Trainers (ToT) and instructor development.
• 2+ years facilitating training and assessment courses.
• IT experience maintaining Windows and Linux workstations, networking, and comms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a specific course, develop curriculum, train instructors, assess progress.
• Support planning of training sessions and build instructor skills.
• Foster a positive learning environment and high-level subject mastery.
• Guide future instructors with resources and mentorship.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

10+ years experience

Training of Trainers

Facilitating training

IT networking

Windows experience

Linux experience

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Willingness to travel outside WMA

Education

Advanced degree in Engineering or Education

Tools

Windows

Linux

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 experienced and certified Technical Operations to provide a safe, conducive, and collaborative learning environment. The job location will be in Sterling, VA area, with significant conus; possibility of OCONUS travel. The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert with proven experience teaching adult learns in an applications-oriented and hands-on environment. Technical Operations will support a teaching environment to perform on-site site surveys to map out routes, identify obstacles, and verify installation details. The individual will instruct on how to install, terminates, connects and tests fiber optic cables to ensure network functionality and signal integrity. This position key concepts are to include physical planning and rack integration. Broad Understanding of principles of Operational Security is critical for this position.

The Technical Operations responsibilities will include and but are not limited to:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging, and applications-oriented training seminars to professional technical staff
• Developing program processes and procedures as well as training curriculums
• Adapt instructional methods and training aids to suit the audience and learning environment
• Provide valuable feedback for curriculum updates and adhere to procedural guidelines for program delivery
• Maintain a high level of experience in the field of technical and operational skills set.
• Organize and maintain all artifacts and records related to the program

The program and team members are expected to develop and improve their skill set and knowledge and support in improving and maturing the program. Along with increased responsibilities, team members will have opportunities for growth and other challenges if desired.

Duties

This role performs the following core functions: Overseeing a specific course, including developing curriculum, training other instructors, assessing student progress, and ensuring the requirements of subject matter is met Support the planning of the training sessions and improving the skills of those who will instruct in training, fostering a positive learning environment Emphasize achieving a high level of skill and knowledge in a subject and enabling the individual to teach it to others. Managing the overall teaching process, providing guidance and resource to other future instructors, and fostering a positive learning environment.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with full scope polygraph updated within the last five years
• Over 10 years' experience working with the customer in a classified environment
• Managing equipment, data security, physical security, educator certified skills, and supporting technical operations
• Experience in Training of Trainers (ToT)
• Over 2 years' experience facilitating training and assessment courses
• IT experience maintaining Windows and Linux workstations, networking, and communications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and written communications skills
• Willingness to spend extended amount of time outside of the WMA in and out several training facilities

Desired Qualifications

Over 3 years' experience with the customer certified programs Advance Degree in Engineering or Education or equivalent

Travel Qualifications

Ability to support an extended amount of time outside of the WMA area to various customer's training sites.

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.

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.