Senior Program Manager

Annapolis Junction, MD

Full time

JR102191

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.

Position Summary

Nightwing is seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager to lead the delivery of mission-critical programs supporting a U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) customer in a classified environment. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, program execution oversight, customer engagement, and operational excellence across multiple contracts, projects, and technical teams.

This role requires a proven leader with extensive experience managing complex government programs, supporting intelligence missions, and operating within highly secure environments. The Senior Program Manager will serve as the primary interface with government stakeholders, ensuring successful execution of program objectives, contract requirements, and mission outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale intelligence programs supporting national security objectives.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for government program managers, contracting officers, and senior customer leadership.

• Manage program scope, schedule, cost, staffing, risk, and performance metrics across multiple workstreams.

• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, program management plans, and executive-level reporting.

• Oversee cross-functional teams consisting of technical, operational, cybersecurity, intelligence, and support personnel.

• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, security regulations, and organizational policies.

• Identify and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies while maintaining mission continuity.

• Drive strategic growth initiatives, including identifying follow-on opportunities, contract expansions, and customer needs.

• Lead workforce planning, recruitment support, employee development, and performance management activities.

• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and partner organizations to ensure successful program execution.

• Support proposal development, capture activities, and transition planning for new work.

• Provide regular program reviews and status briefings to executive leadership and government stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Information Technology, Intelligence Studies, or related field.

• 10+ years of program management experience supporting U.S. Government customers.

• 5+ years managing programs within the Intelligence Community.

• Demonstrated experience managing programs valued at $20M+ annually and/or supporting teams of 50+ personnel.

• Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance.

• Experience working within classified and compartmented environments.

• Strong understanding of federal acquisition regulations, government contracting, and contract management.

• Experience leading geographically dispersed and multidisciplinary teams.

• Excellent communication, briefing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Engineering, Intelligence Studies, or related discipline.

• Experience supporting one or more Intelligence Community agencies.

• Experience managing Agile software development, data analytics, cloud modernization, cyber operations, or intelligence systems programs.

• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.

• Experience with strategic planning, capture management, and business development.

Desired Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking and mission focus.

• Executive presence and customer relationship management.

• Strong decision-making under pressure.

• Risk management and problem-solving.

• Team building and talent development.

• Financial and operational acumen.

• Collaboration across government and industry stakeholders.

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

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($147,000-$296,000) 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.