Senior Program Manager – Network Integration & Mission Operations

Nightwing • Sterling, VA

69d

About The Position

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. This position is CONTINGENT upon contract award Overview: We are seeking a Senior Program Manager with 10+ years of experience leading complex network and mission operations programs. This role requires expertise in developing and executing innovative strategies to merge disparate networks into a unified Network Operations Center (NOC) to enhance operational efficiency, security, and mission continuity.

Requirements

• 10+ years of program/project management in network and mission operations.
• 5 years of experience as a program manager in IT disciplines.
• Proven experience in NOC development and multi-network integration.
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT, network architecture, and operational continuity.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and streamline mission-critical infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience leading contractor teams in support of Dod or IC
• Bachelor's degree. May substitute with four (4) years of demonstrated experience in IT disciplines. Years of experience for substitution are in addition to other years of experience requirements.
• TS/SCI Poly

Nice To Haves

• Strategic thinker with operational discipline.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Prior experience supporting government
• Master's degree
• Demonstrated experience with programs deploying IT solutions supporting complex intelligence collection platforms
• Demonstrated experience with DOD or IC IT accreditation process
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for network integration initiatives.
• Design and implement synergy strategies to consolidate multiple mission-focused networks.
• Lead a team responsible for 24x7 network mission support operations.
• Collaborate with engineering, cyber, and operations teams to drive alignment and execution.
• Serve as primary interface with senior stakeholders, delivering updates on progress, risk, and value realization.
• Ensure compliance with programmatic, technical, and contractual requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior