Technical Operations Officer

Nightwing Group; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A technology and intelligence firm is seeking a Technical Operations Officer in Sterling, VA. The role involves delivering engaging training seminars focused on technical and operational skills while managing instructional processes. Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance, strong analytical skills, and over 10 years of experience in a classified environment. This position supports a collaborative learning environment and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in a classified environment.
• Experience facilitating training and assessment courses.
• Willingness to support training outside the WMA.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging training seminars.
• Develop program processes and training curriculums.
• Support the planning of training sessions.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Training of Trainers (ToT)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Technical operations management

Education

Advanced Degree in Engineering or Education

Tools

Windows workstations

Linux workstations

Networking tools

Job description

Technical Operations Officer page is loaded## Technical Operations Officerremote type: Onsite Customerlocations: Sterling, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101560Nightwing 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:### 1) Deliver high-quality, engaging, and applications-oriented training seminars to professional technical staff### 2) Developing program processes and procedures as well as training curriculums### 3) Adapt instructional methods and training aids to suit the audience and learning environment### 4) Provide valuable feedback for curriculum updates and adhere to procedural guidelines for program delivery### 5) Maintain a high level of experience in the field of technical and operational skills set.### 6) 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 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.### *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.**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.*