Technical Operations Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401k plan

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a highly experienced Technical Operations trainer to lead and develop curriculum for adult learners in a hands-on, applications-oriented environment in Sterling, VA. The role includes on-site surveys, installation testing, and ensuring network functionality and security concepts are taught effectively.

Ideal candidates have TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, 10+ years in classified settings, and demonstrated experience in Training of Trainers and facilitating courses.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph updated within the last five years.
• Over 10 years’ experience in a classified environment with the customer.
• Experience training and supporting technical operations, including educator certification aspects.
• Experience in Training of Trainers (ToT).
• Over 2 years’ experience facilitating training and assessment courses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a specific course, develop curriculum and assess student progress.
• Plan training sessions and mentor instructors in training delivery.
• Foster high skill levels and knowledge transfer to learners.
• Manage teaching processes and provide guidance to future instructors.

Skills

ToT experience

Training facilitation

Windows/Linux IT

Networking

Education

Advanced degree in Engineering or Education

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 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.

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.