Sr. Offensive Cyber Ops SME

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet customers’ demanding challenges. Capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Markets served: intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial.

About the role

The Senior Subject Matter Expert provides advanced operational expertise, leading the translation of complex mission requirements into implementable features. This position serves as a key liaison between operational users and development teams, ensuring the unified solution meets the sophisticated needs of offensive cyber operations across multiple mission types.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational requirements analysis and decomposition
• Provide strategic guidance on mission workflow implementation
• Validate feature implementations against operational needs
• Lead user acceptance testing and validation efforts
• Develop comprehensive training programs and materials
• Conduct operational assessments and provide recommendations
• Support PI Planning with operational context and priorities
• Lead demonstrations to operational stakeholders
• Mentor junior SMEs and development team members
• Support deployment and user onboarding activities

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in offensive cyber operations
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent substitution)
• Deep expertise in OCO missions, tools, and methodologies
• Experience defining operational requirements for software systems
• Strong understanding of automation and orchestration in cyber operations
• Excellent communication and training skills
• Experience working with cross-functional development teams
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Location

National Capital Region (NCR) or San Antonio, TX

Pay

Salary range: $122,000 – $253,000, commensurate with qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Additional insurance options