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.

Job Summary

Nightwing is seeking a Senior Subcontract Specialist to join a team of supply chain professionals responsible for the development and execution of the subcontracting strategy for the Cyber Offensive and Defensive Experts (CODEX) Sub Business Unit (SBU). The CODEX SBU is one of the fastest growing areas within Nightwing and with cybersecurity viewed as an imperative to national security, this is a team you want to join if you want to grow your career. CODEX offers flexible work arrangements, casual work attire, and employee morale events. If you enjoy a fast-paced work environment with ever-evolving challenges, customers and partners and you consider yourself a collaborative problem-solver, then you just might be the candidate we are seeking!

This is a collaborative role in a matrixed environment requiring partnership with Business Development, Contracts, Engineering, Finance, and Program Management. The candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing various subcontract types (Cost Type, Firm Fixed, T&M, etc.), and utilizing and documenting multiple source selection techniques. Additional responsibilities include helping develop and execute the supply chain strategy for Front End of the Business (FEOTB) activity for programs within the CODEX portfolio, to include support managing the Supply Chain proposal pipeline (i.e., Material BOM, requests for quote (RFQs)/proposal (RFPs)).

The ideal candidate will have experience with large staff augmentation events and labor subcontracts, FAR/DFAR, ITAR, and public law standard terms and conditions of purchase, financial management (budgets, targets, forecasting), performing cost/price analyses, establishing negotiation objectives/strategies, conducting negotiations, identifying supplier risks/opportunities, and a demonstrated ability to work within a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

•Managing subcontract and material requests / purchase requisitions / and purchase execution using various suite of Supply Chain tools

•Leading and/or supporting subcontract/material and proposal (FEOTB) process improvement efforts

•Working closely with compliance to ensure adherence to established processes, managing suppliers’ performance, and developing and tracking relevant performance metrics

•Performing price analyses and source selection/justification

• Drafting and soliciting requests for quote (RFQs)/proposal (RFPs)

•Collaborating across the organization and operating effectively within a matrix environment by resolving conflict and influencing others

•Developing metrics and reports to manage flow of material procurements and Subcontracts

•Supporting domestic travel (as needed, up to 20%)

•Proposal preparation / pricing support

Role Type

This position is an onsite or hybrid role.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or other Business or related degree and 5 years’ experience in any of the following areas: Supply chain (Procurement, Subcontracts, MPM, Logistics, etc.), Program or Project Management, Contracts, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance.

Demonstrated experience leading/collaborating with cross-functional teams

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proposal experience; preferably government contract related proposals

Must be a US Citizen with current/existing TS/SCI Clearance or ability to obtain in a reasonable length of time if needed

Data analysis and metrics development experience

Desired Skills

•Experience in a government contracting environment with DoD and non-DoD customers

•Experience managing projects with Agile/DevOps

•Prior experience with SAP (APEX/PRISM) and Jira

•Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills

Relocation assistance not available.

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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.