Senior Program Manager

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions•Annapolis Junction, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Nightwing is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a large, complex program supporting a classified U.S. Government customer in records and information management, classification management, policy, archives and records center oversight, and records digitization and automation. The role provides strategic leadership and day-to-day operational direction for a large, diverse, geographically dispersed workforce, ensuring mission alignment, customer satisfaction, and effective delivery of mission-critical services in a highly classified environment. The Senior Program Manager leads program strategy and execution across mission areas, serves as the primary interface with government stakeholders, oversees workforce and financial management, and guides records modernization initiatives. The role also ensures compliance with security, regulatory, and contractual requirements; drives innovation and operational excellence; delivers executive-level briefings and reports; and mentors emerging program leaders. The work is SCIF-based with limited telework and travel of up to 10–20%, especially within 100 miles of the WMA. The salary range is $147,000–$296,000, commensurate with qualifications, relevant experience, and expertise. Nightwing offers medical, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, PTO, holidays, and additional insurances.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Information Technology, Intelligence Studies, or a related field; the later role-specific section states a bachelor’s degree and indicates a master’s is preferred.
10+ years of program management experience, including 5+ years in the Intelligence Community.
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required on Day 1.
Proven leadership of large, complex, highly classified programs.
Demonstrated experience managing programs valued at $20 million or more annually and/or supporting teams of 50 or more personnel.
Experience working in classified and compartmented environments.
Strong understanding of federal contracting, acquisition, compliance, and contract management.
Experience leading geographically dispersed and multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent communication, briefing, negotiation, and stakeholder-engagement skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or equivalent.
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Engineering, Intelligence Studies, or a related discipline.
Experience supporting one or more Intelligence Community agencies or other IC mission experience.
Experience managing Agile software development, data analytics, cloud modernization, cyber operations, or intelligence systems programs.
Familiarity with Earned Value Management principles.
Experience with strategic planning, capture management, and business development.
Background in cybersecurity, data analytics, or advanced technology programs.
Experience managing distributed teams.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end program strategy, execution, risk management, and performance across all mission areas.
Serve as the primary interface with government stakeholders, align priorities, and respond to evolving customer needs.
Manage and develop a large cross-functional workforce, ensuring readiness, compliance, and high performance.
Oversee financial management, budgets, cost-containment strategies, and investment decisions.
Guide records modernization initiatives, including digitization, automation, and process improvement.
Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
Drive innovation, operational excellence, and demonstrated value in service offerings.
Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings and reports.
Mentor and develop emerging program leaders.
Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and partner organizations to support program execution.
Support proposal development, capture activities, and transition planning for new work.