Project Manager

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Sterling, VA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Software
The Role
Serve as a Functional Lead/Project Manager for cyber and intelligence programs: capture business requirements, manage staff performance and administrative tasks, design and implement solutions, improve service quality, deliver timely customer-focused solutions, lead knowledge-sharing, and present to stakeholders. Requires strong leadership, communication, critical thinking, and an active TS/SCI with polygraph.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Project Manager / Functional Lead - Senior
Nightwing is seeking a seasoned, well rounded, and personable Functional Lead. In this role, the candidate will collaborate with the Program Management Office, and other strong leaders to drive the capture of business requirements, manage personnel performances, and other administrative activities. The successful candidate will be a self-starter comfortable with customers and leading a team, with strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Able to provide input and out of the box ideas to customer and team to facilitate innovation. Maturity, sound judgment, negotiation skills, ability to influence, analytical talent and leadership are essential to success in this role.

• Accomplishes department objectives by managing staff; planning and evaluating performance activities, timecard approvals, attending interviews, developing personal growth opportunities, and other administrative duties as needed.
• Conceptualize, design, and implement solutions to problems reported or discovered
• Continuously improve the quality of service provided by all teams
• Deliver timely and high-quality solutions to customer problems and requests focusing on root cause analysis, prevention, and knowledge transfer
• Initiate and participate in team meetings to share knowledge with team members and to efficiently resolve problems
• Ability to work well in a constantly evolving work environment
• Ability to work well with others as well as independently
• Strong presentation skills

Mandatory Skills:

  • Experience leading and managing a team
  • EXPERT knowledge of MS Suite of products, especially SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word are required
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet deadlines
  • Strong time management, organizational and oral/written communication skills
  • Administration and Management – Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
  • Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify and strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • 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

  • Experience leading and managing a team
  • Expert knowledge of MS Suite products, especially SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet deadlines
  • Strong time management, organizational, and oral/written communication skills
  • Administration and Management knowledge (strategic planning, resource allocation, coordination of people and resources)
  • Customer and Personal Service knowledge (customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards, evaluating customer satisfaction)
  • Critical Thinking (logic and reasoning to evaluate solutions and approaches)
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required Day 1

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.

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The Company
952 Employees

What We Do

We are the intelligence services company that continually redefines the edge of the possible to keep advancing our national security interests.

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