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.
IT Project Manager/Operations - Expert
Nightwing is seeking a Project Manager/Operations in the Herndon area who is knowledgeable in project management, software development, requirements management, and government procedures. This right candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a creatively diverse group. Acting as a liaison between developers and the customer. This position requires the applicant to possess in-depth hands-on experience as a program integrator in an area where cooperation, communication, and continual trade-craft improvements are the norm. The ability to aptly respond to, translate, and oversee the progress of business requirements is a must. This position is a critical component of a larger integration team which includes Configuration Managers, Scrum Masters, Software Testers, and others all of which are focused on long-range planning, assuring organizational success, and consistently delivering value for our customer.
•Plan and coordinate program management process activities including scheduling of meetings and preparation of briefings/presentations.
• Ability to organize and track complex requirements to understand what does the customer needs
• Assist PMO in assessing, documenting, tracking, and forecasting new program requirements and follow-on technical exchange meetings (TEMs).
• Support the Program Manager in resource leveling planning and analysis.
• Manage project in the enterprise requirements management tool to include input of new requirements, refinement of requirements, movement of requirements, and creation and maintenance of boards and reports.
• Create and maintain reporting from enterprise requirements management tool.
• Coordinate project schedules, including participation in meetings; documentation and distribution of minutes and action items; and tracing action items for successful completion.
• Assist in the preparation of management plans and reports.
• Support task requiring the collecting, compiling, evaluating, and publishing of information and statistical data in documents, records, forms, reports, plans, policies, and regulations.
• Provide support such as technical writing, technical editing of documents, integration of various sources into a cohesive product which may be delivered as computer based magnetic media, preparation of graphical and narrative presentation material.
• Compose technical documents including user's manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports.
• Edit functional descriptions, system specifications, user's manuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documents
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1
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.
Skills Required
- TS/SCI with Polygraph (required Day 1)
- Hands-on experience as a program integrator
- Experience in project management and PMO support
- Knowledge of software development and requirements management
- Familiarity with government procedures and working with intelligence/defense customers
- Experience using an enterprise requirements management tool (input, refinement, reporting)
- Resource leveling planning and analysis support
- Technical writing and editing skills (user manuals, training materials, reports)
- Ability to organize, track complex requirements, and coordinate schedules/meetings
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Nightwing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nightwing and has not been reviewed or approved by Nightwing.
-
Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for cleared cyber/software roles, with examples of offers notably above prior jobs and senior-level expectations around $180,000–$200,000. Some candidates also report attractive packages that include signing bonuses in certain cases.
-
Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans are offered, with a planned 2025 package citing better healthcare options than those previously under RTX. This indicates active enhancement of core health benefits.
-
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO and paid holidays are provided, alongside paid parental leave for major family moments. These policies aim to support rest and family needs.
Nightwing Insights
What We Do
We are the intelligence services company that continually redefines the edge of the possible to keep advancing our national security interests.

.png)





