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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.\nNightwing is seeking an exceptional Program Manager to direct, manage, and administer all aspects of the Statement of Work (SOW), ensuring completion of program activities within established budget and schedule parameters. This role requires a proven senior-level leader with demonstrated Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility who can bridge technical execution, stakeholder engagement, and program delivery while managing complex, large-scale operations supporting critical national security missions.\n'\nThis is a high-visibility, customer-facing leadership position requiring an individual who can manage programs with 100+ FTEs, navigate no-fail mission environments, and drive organizational success through strategic forecasting, financial acumen, and operational excellence. You will be accountable for the full business performance of the program from revenue growth and margin management to customer satisfaction and contract recompete positioning.\nKey Responsibilities\nProgram Leadership & Execution\nDirect and manage all contract deliverables, milestones, and performance metrics for programs with 100+ full-time equivalents (FTEs)\nEnsure SOW requirements are met within budget and schedule constraints in support of no-fail national security missions\nDevelop and maintain comprehensive program documentation, schedules, and reporting artifacts\nLeverage tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, and specialized tracking systems (e.g., ServiceNow)\nOversee contract compliance including CDRLs, Service Level Agreements, financial tracking, and subcontractor management\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives across program execution processes\nCustomer Engagement & Stakeholder Management\nServe as primary point of contact and trusted advisor for Government 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excellence\nConduct performance management, succession planning, and talent development\nDrive employee engagement and retention in high-ops tempo environments\nRisk Management & Mission Assurance\nIdentify, assess, and aggressively mitigate program risks in no-fail mission environments\nDevelop and implement contingency plans to ensure mission continuity\nEnsure quality assurance and operational readiness across all deliverables\nNavigate technical, schedule, and resource constraints while maintaining mission focus\nSupport crisis management and rapid response to emerging mission requirements\nBalance mission urgency with sustainable operations and team well-being\nForecasting & Strategic Planning\nDevelop accurate short-term and long-term financial and operational forecasts\nConduct pipeline analysis and opportunity assessment for program growth\nSupport business development efforts with win strategy, pricing, and capture activities\nAnticipate market trends, customer priorities, and competitive landscape shifts\nDevelop strategic roadmaps aligned with customer mission evolution\nPosition program for sustained growth and contract recompete success\nRequired Qualifications\nEducation & Certification\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or related STEM field\nActive Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification\nExperience\nProgram Management & P&L (One of the following):\n10+ years program management experience with demonstrated P&L responsibility\n8+ years managing programs of similar size and scope (100+ FTEs, $50M+ budgets)\n10+ years managing complex government contracts supporting national security missions\nDomain Experience (One of the following):\n5-8 years cybersecurity, SOC, or cyber incident response experience\n5-8 years detection engineering and automation experience\n5-8 years IT services program management with Intelligence Community customers\nTechnical & Financial Knowledge\nProven track record managing P&L for programs valued at $50M+ annually\nDemonstrated success managing teams of 100+ personnel across multiple disciplines\nDeep experience with financial forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic planning\nExtensive knowledge of FAR/DFARS, contract types, and government acquisition processes\nWorking knowledge of cybersecurity operations, IT service delivery, and technical program execution\nExperience with CDRL management, Service Level Objectives, Service Level Agreements, award fee, and financial reporting\nUnderstanding of program execution including scheduling, risk management, and quality assurance\nLeadership & Customer Management\nExceptional customer-facing skills with proven ability to build and maintain C-suite and senior government relationships\nDemonstrated success in no-fail mission environments requiring rapid decision-making\nTrack record of program growth through customer satisfaction and mission expansion\nStrong executive presence with ability to brief senior military and civilian leadership\nExperience managing in matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholders\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience within Intelligence Community and mission partner environments\nAdvanced degrees (MBA, MS) or certifications in business, finance, or program management\nAt least one: CISSP, CISM, CCISO, GCDA, Security+ CE, CySA+, or equivalent certification\nExperience with ITIL, COBIT, ISO, or other IT service management frameworks\nBackground supporting classified programs at TS/SCI level\nPrior experience managing contract recompetes and business development activities\nExperience in Agile/DevSecOps environments\nTrack record of winning awards for program performance or customer satisfaction\nWhy Nightwing\nLead mission-critical programs directly supporting Intelligence Community operations and national security objectives\nExercise full P&L authority with meaningful impact on business success, program growth, and corporate performance\nBuild and lead high-performing teams of 100+ talented professionals in cutting-edge cyber and intelligence domains\nPartner directly with senior government customers in the Intelligence Community on programs of strategic importance\nOperate in no-fail environments where your leadership, decisions, and actions truly matter to mission success\nAt 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.\nThank 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.\n Salary & Benefits\n\nThe salary associated with this position ($176,000-$353,000) 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.\nNightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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