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Project Manager

Nightwing

Company websitenightwing.com (Nightwing, opens in new tab)

Base salary $122K  to $253K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Sterling, VA

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  • LocationSterling, VA
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (41 min ago) · observed since

About this job

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 Project Manager to support a software development effort of significant size, scope, and complexity. The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing project activities to ensure successful delivery in accordance with contract requirements, schedule, and budget.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, manage, and oversee all phases of the software development project

  • Coordinate project schedules, resources, and deliverables

  • Monitor project performance, risks, and issues; implement mitigation strategies as needed

  • Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and organizational standards

  • Communicate project status to government and contractor stakeholders

  • Support program reviews, reporting, and documentation requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience performing project management functions for a software development project of similar size, scope, and complexity

  • Current TS/SCI with Poly Clearance

  • Demonstrated experience managing technical teams and coordinating across stakeholders

  • Experience supporting government or defense-related programs preferred

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

  • PMP or equivalent project management certification

  • Experience or background in software development, including design implementation, testing, analysis, and debugging.

Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.


Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) 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.

 

Source: Nightwing on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($122,000) is above 30% of the 252 Program & Project Management roles in Virginia listed on this site; 2 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $138,100; the middle half runs from $118,230 to $150,650.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Nightwing roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Nightwing roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Project Manager (this listing)$122K - $253K
Windows Kernel Developer$122K - $253K
Software Engineer 3$122K - $253K
Windows Vulnerability Research$122K - $253K
Senior Program / Product Manager$122K - $253K
Systems Engineer/Technical Project Manager$122K - $253K
Cyber Host Forensic Analyst IV$122K - $253K

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Nightwing roles · How to read the bar

Observed changes

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  2. Began meeting the published-salary criteria
Observed since
Employer-stated posting date
2026-07-17
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Location as the employer wrote it: Sterling, VA

The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualificatio

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