Program Manager

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions•Sterling, VA

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About The Position

Nightwing is seeking a senior-level Program Manager to direct, manage, and administer all aspects of the Statement of Work (SOW), ensuring program activities are completed within established budget and schedule parameters. The role leads complex, large-scale operations supporting national security missions and bridges technical execution, customer engagement, and program delivery. It carries full business-performance accountability, including revenue growth, margin management, customer satisfaction, and contract recompete positioning. This high-visibility, customer-facing position manages programs with 100 or more FTEs and requires leadership in no-fail mission environments. The Program Manager oversees contract execution, customer and stakeholder relationships, workforce and subcontractor performance, risk and mission assurance, and short- and long-term financial and operational forecasting. The role also supports program growth, business development, and strategic planning.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or a related STEM field.
Active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
At least one of the following: 10 or more years of program management experience with demonstrated P&L responsibility; 8 or more years managing programs of similar size and scope (100 or more FTEs and $50M or more budgets); or 10 or more years managing complex government contracts supporting national security missions.
At least one of the following domain backgrounds: 5–8 years in cybersecurity, SOC, or cyber incident response; 5–8 years in detection engineering and automation; or 5–8 years in IT services program management with Intelligence Community customers.
Proven track record managing P&L for programs valued at $50M or more annually.
Demonstrated success managing teams of 100 or more personnel across multiple disciplines.
Deep experience with financial forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic planning.
Extensive knowledge of FAR/DFARS, contract types, and government acquisition processes.
Working knowledge of cybersecurity operations, IT service delivery, and technical program execution.
Experience with CDRL management, Service Level Objectives, Service Level Agreements, award fee, and financial reporting.
Understanding of program execution, including scheduling, risk management, and quality assurance.
Exceptional customer-facing skills and a demonstrated ability to build and maintain C-suite and senior government relationships.
Demonstrated success in no-fail mission environments requiring rapid decision-making.
Track record of program growth through customer satisfaction and mission expansion.
Strong executive presence and ability to brief senior military and civilian leadership.
Experience managing in matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience within Intelligence Community and mission partner environments.
Advanced degree (MBA, MS) or certifications in business, finance, or program management.
At least one of the following certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCISO, GCDA, Security+ CE, CySA+, or equivalent.
Experience with ITIL, COBIT, ISO, or other IT service management frameworks.
Background supporting classified programs at TS/SCI level.
Prior experience managing contract recompetes and business development activities.
Experience in Agile/DevSecOps environments.
Track record of winning awards for program performance or customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage contract deliverables, milestones, and performance metrics for programs with 100 or more FTEs.
Ensure SOW requirements are met within budget and schedule constraints in support of national security missions.
Develop and maintain program documentation, schedules, and reporting artifacts.
Use tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, and specialized tracking systems such as ServiceNow.
Oversee contract compliance, including CDRLs, Service Level Agreements, financial tracking, and subcontractor management.
Drive continuous improvement across program execution processes.
Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for Government customers and senior leadership.
Interface with customers, mission partners, and Intelligence Community stakeholders.
Provide executive-level updates, program status reports, and strategic recommendations.
Build customer relationships, expand program scope and effectiveness, and proactively address customer concerns.
Represent the organization at customer forums and program reviews.
Lead, mentor, and develop cross-functional teams of 100 or more personnel.
Manage subcontractors and ensure they meet contract standards.
Maintain team readiness for dynamic mission environments and surge requirements.
Foster a collaborative, mission-focused culture emphasizing accountability and excellence.
Conduct performance management, succession planning, and talent development, and support employee engagement and retention.
Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks; develop contingency plans to ensure mission continuity.
Ensure quality assurance and operational readiness across deliverables.
Support crisis management and rapid response to emerging mission requirements while balancing urgency with sustainable operations and team well-being.
Develop short- and long-term financial and operational forecasts.
Conduct pipeline analysis and opportunity assessments; support business development, win strategy, pricing, and capture activities.
Anticipate market trends, customer priorities, and competitive shifts, and develop strategic roadmaps aligned with customer mission evolution.
Position the program for sustained growth and contract recompete success.