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. The CODEX DOD Portfolio lead will oversee and be responsible for the business commitments of a portfolio of advanced research and development contracts in the Offensive Cyber Security market segment. Candidate will be expected to effectively communicate with their PMs, program teams, functional leadership/partners and the CODEX LT to achieve successful program deliveries within the budget and cost constraints of each program that each Program Manager on their team is leading. Reporting to the VP of CODEX the DOD Portfolio lead will have P&L responsibility for meeting or exceeding the 2023 Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Plan (LRP) for the CODEX DOD Portfolio of business. Leads a team of 9 Program Managers and works closely with functional POCs supporting the portfolio, with oversight responsibility for managing the 20+ active CODEX DOD programs to deliver mission success to our DoD Customers. The Candidate will require the ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively. Excellent communication skills are essential for building and maintaining internal team, customer relationships, and geographically separated teams. The Candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively with program managers, program teams and develop excellent and lasting relationships with customers. It is anticipated that the DOD Portfolio lead will focus, evaluate, motivate and reward the program managers and their teams, enabling them to achieve desired results. Although not required, it is desired that the candidate have direct experience with short duration, fast-paced government software research and development contracts where innovation and creativity is required to achieve program success. The qualified candidate will also support new business pursuits and business growth objectives. The Candidate must have experience from strategy to shaping opportunities to leading and developing a proposal response including technical, management and financial aspects. Must be willing to travel for customer meetings, program level meetings, etc in support of program execution and growth. Approximately 25-30% travel for customer engagement purposes. Maintaining superior customer relationships will be essential. Candidate will be responsible for the financial performance of multiple programs, meeting customer requirements, understanding the complete state of the portfolio’s programs, and developing adjacent market and direct follow-on opportunities Requires deep management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project teams or manage across multiple related departments. Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years' experience. At a minimum an Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations. Relocation assistance available provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements #CODEX 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. 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. 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.
