Senior Program Manager with Security Clearance
About the role
The Senior Program Manager leads a large, complex program supporting a Classified Government Customer in the areas of Records and Information Management, Classification Management, Policy, Archives and Records Center oversight, and Records Digitization and Automation. The Program Manager provides both strategic leadership and day-to-day operational direction for a large, diverse, geographically dispersed workforce, ensuring mission alignment, exceptional customer satisfaction, and effective delivery of mission-critical services.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end program strategy, execution, risk management, and performance across all mission areas
- Serve as primary interface with government stakeholders, aligning priorities and responding 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 all service offerings
- Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings and reports
- Mentor and develop emerging program leaders
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred)
- 10+ years of program management experience, including 5+ in the IC
- Proven leadership of large, complex, highly classified programs
- Strong understanding of federal contracting, acquisition, and compliance
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-engagement skills
- Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP or equivalent
- IC mission experience
- Background in cybersecurity, data analytics, or advanced technology programs
- Experience managing distributed teams
Work Environment
SCIF-based work with limited telework
Travel up to 10-20%, especially within 100 mi of the WMA
Salary & Benefits
The salary associated with this position ($147,000-$296,000) 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.
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.