Technical Lead.
At a glance
Senior Engineering Leadership role at Nwis. Ft George G Meade · full-time · $122,000–$253,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Set the technical direction for projects and make decisions that guide their work
- Track project plans, timelines and milestones to keep delivery on schedule and within budget
- Coach team members, assign work and review code to support sound engineering
- Diagnose difficult technical problems, assess risks and put mitigations in place
- Improve engineering processes, report progress to stakeholders and brief senior leaders
What you bring
- At least fourteen years of related experience, including five years supporting the mission
- A current TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph and experience in the Intelligence Community
- A bachelor's degree, or the stated experience substitution for a bachelor's or master's degree
- Strong knowledge of software development, application modernization, agile, DevSecOps and cloud or microservices architecture
Who this fits
This senior technical leadership role suits someone who can guide engineering work while coaching a team and managing delivery risks. The position is based in Ft George G Meade and is contingent on a contract award.
From the employer
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 experience Technical Lead. In this role, responsibilities would include overseeing technical strategy, setting architectural direction, establishing engineering solution, ensuring quality, mentoring staff, collaborating with other departments, and solving complex problems to meet project deadlines and budgets. The role requires strong leadership and technical expertise implementing enterprise grade systems for Intelligence Community mission areas, with duties like code reviews, system design, and performance analysis.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical guidance, set the technical vision, and make critical decisions that shape project direction.
- Oversee project plans, schedules, and milestones to ensure timely and on-budget delivery.
- Mentor, coach, and motivate team members; conduct code reviews and delegate tasks effectively.
- Analyze and troubleshoot complex technical issues, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Continuously evaluate and improve technical processes, tools, and procedures for greater efficiency.
- Liaise with stakeholders, write progress reports, and present project status to senior management.
- Stay current with the latest technology trends and help the team adopt new tools and practices.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Must have 14 years of related experience
- Must have 5 years’ experience supporting the mission
- An additional 6 years’ experience can be substituted with a Bachelor’s degree and 4 years’ experience can substituted with an Associate’s degree.
- A Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years additional related work experience maybe substituted for a Master’s degree.
- Deep understanding of software development methodologies and a relevant technology stack.
- Understanding of methodologies for integrating and modernizing applications (e.g., strangler fig pattern, API-Gateways)
- Proficiency in agile framework, processes, and principles
- Proficiency with DevSecOps principles and processes (e.g., CI/CD, TDD, feature flags, canaries)
- Proficiency with microservices and cloud architectures (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS)
- Experience in the Intelligence Customer space.
- Current TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
- Experience with project management, risk analysis, and technical architecture.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Bachelor's degree
Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.
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.
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.
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