Senior Program Manager

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 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 program 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 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 $100M+ annually and/or supporting teams of 70+ personnel. Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance. Program Management Professional (PMP) certification. 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 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. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nightwing