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Sterling, VA
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph
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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 Senior Program Manager to lead a large, complex program supporting a Classified Government Customer in the areas of Records and Information Management, Classification Management, Policy, Archives and Records Center oversight, and Records Digitization and Automation. The Program Manager provides both strategic leadership and day‑to‑day operational direction for a large, diverse, geographically dispersed workforce, ensuring mission alignment, exceptional customer satisfaction, and effective delivery of mission‑critical services.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead end‑to‑end program strategy, execution, risk management, and performance across all mission areas
• Serve as primary interface with government stakeholders, aligning priorities and responding to evolving customer needs
• Manage and develop a large cross‑functional workforce, ensuring readiness, compliance, and high performance
• Oversee financial management, budgets, cost‑containment strategies, and investment decisions
• Guide records modernization initiatives, including digitization, automation, and process improvement
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and contractual requirements
• Drive innovation, operational excellence, and demonstrated value in all service offerings
• Prepare and deliver executive‑level briefings and reports
• Mentor and develop emerging program leaders
Required Qualifications
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1
• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred)
• 10+ years of program management experience, including 5+ in the IC
• Proven leadership of large, complex, highly classified programs
• Strong understanding of federal contracting, acquisition, and compliance
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑engagement skills
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies
Preferred Qualifications
• PMP or equivalent
• IC mission experience
• Background in cybersecurity, data analytics, or advanced technology programs
• Experience managing distributed teams
Work Environment
• SCIF‑based work with limited telework
• Travel up to 10-20%, especially within 100 mi of the WMA
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.
Nightwing is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a large, complex program supporting a Classified Government Customer in the areas of Records and Information Management, Classification Management, Policy, Archives and Records Center oversight, and Records Digitization and Automation. The Program Manager provides both strategic leadership and day‑to‑day operational direction for a large, diverse, geographically dispersed workforce, ensuring mission alignment, exceptional customer satisfaction, and effective delivery of mission‑critical services.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead end‑to‑end program strategy, execution, risk management, and performance across all mission areas
• Serve as primary interface with government stakeholders, aligning priorities and responding to evolving customer needs
• Manage and develop a large cross‑functional workforce, ensuring readiness, compliance, and high performance
• Oversee financial management, budgets, cost‑containment strategies, and investment decisions
• Guide records modernization initiatives, including digitization, automation, and process improvement
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and contractual requirements
• Drive innovation, operational excellence, and demonstrated value in all service offerings
• Prepare and deliver executive‑level briefings and reports
• Mentor and develop emerging program leaders
Required Qualifications
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1
• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred)
• 10+ years of program management experience, including 5+ in the IC
• Proven leadership of large, complex, highly classified programs
• Strong understanding of federal contracting, acquisition, and compliance
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑engagement skills
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies
Preferred Qualifications
• PMP or equivalent
• IC mission experience
• Background in cybersecurity, data analytics, or advanced technology programs
• Experience managing distributed teams
Work Environment
• SCIF‑based work with limited telework
• Travel up to 10-20%, especially within 100 mi of the WMA
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.
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