Task Area Lead

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. 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 Raytheon 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:

• 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
• Can Equivalent Experience be Substituted for Educational Requirement (Yes/No): Yes
• Weapons Certification Required (Yes/No): No
• Professional License or Certification Required (Yes/No) / Type: None
• OCONUS TDY Required (Yes/No) / %: No.**
• CONUS TDY Required (Yes/No) / %: Yes, up to 10% CONUS travel, as required.**
• Required Clearance: TS / SCI with Polygraph

** Travel requirements/amount and duration are subject to the needs of the Customer and may be more or less than what is listed.

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.