Deputy Program Manager

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.
Nightwing is seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to support a large, multi‑year field support contract for a classified Customer. The DPM will help lead program execution, oversee technical solutions, strengthen customer relationships, and support employee growth. This role requires the ability to apply deep technical and program management expertise across multiple unique Task Orders, while engaging daily with the Sponsor and key stakeholders to ensure evolving mission needs are understood and met.
The DPM is responsible for supporting financial, schedule, and technical performance, as well as leading coordinated on‑contract growth activities. Additional responsibilities include participation in internal and external program reviews, direct customer engagement, proposal development, supplier management, and program status reporting. The role includes defining program milestones, tracking performance against plans, and ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules.
This position requires on‑site work in the Dulles area, at a Nightwing facility with access to closed-area spaces and Customer networks.
Additional Responsibilities:
Support the Program Manager in supervising performance across multiple contract locations
Work with cross‑functional, cross‑Mission Area, and multi‑company teams to translate customer needs and technology trends into cost‑effective technical solutions
Partner with functional leaders to drive execution and meet all program milestones
Plan, budget, and manage resources to meet contract requirements
Implement core program management processes, including EVMS and Risk & Opportunity management
Lead financial forecasting and planning activities, including AOP and EAC reviews
Draft daily, monthly, and quarterly reports
Develop and deliver executive‑level briefings to senior leaders, internal stakeholders, and the Customer
Build and maintain strong working relationships with industry partners, Customers, and other stakeholders
Manage subcontractor relationships
Serve as the primary contractor point of contact for Customer Program Managers, PMO personnel, and partner teams when the Program Manager is unavailable
Required Skills:
Eight plus years of progressive experience in technical and program leadership positions of programs >50M in value
Extensive knowledge, experience and understanding of the Customer environment, specifically how it relates to field communications both classified and unclassified, expeditionary, enterprise and non-traditional
Experience successfully managing schedule, resources, and budgets across a dispersed program team
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to timely implement new solutions
Strong inter-personal skills and demonstrated ability to work across diverse groups of people and at all levels of an organization
Excellent written and oral communication skills – Experience in preparing and delivering briefings for customers and senior management
Strong leadership and team-building skills including leading matrixed teams
Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Office suite (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
Experience managing a diverse globally deployed workforce
Experience managing subcontractors for both goods and services.
Desired Skills:
PMP Certification
Experience with Sharepoint, and/or other data management and visualization tools.
Experience conducting OCONUS operations
Must have TS/SCI security clearance with Poly on day one of employment and must be eligible for crossover.
About Nightwing:
Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.
When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.
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.
This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.
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.