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Systems Engineer 4

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Annapolis Junction, MD
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9.5% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Nightwing postings stay open a median of 29 days.

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  4. 15.6%14 days
  5. 33.9%30 days
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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 to hire a cleared Systems Engineer 4 in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

** All candidates must have an active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance. **

Position Summary

The Systems Engineer 4 will own the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the program's monthly reporting process. Serving as the bridge between the software development teams, the PMO, and the government customer, this person will gather status and requirements information, build and maintain Confluence templates and page structures, and ensure reports accurately reflect progress against customer requirements. A solid understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and Scrum is essential, as monthly reporting will draw directly from sprint-level work and team progress. Strong people skills are critical to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Team and Customer Engagement

  • Serve as the primary point of contact between the software development team leads, the PMO, and the government customer for monthly status reporting.
  • Build strong working relationships with team leads to gather accurate, timely input without disrupting development work.
  • Meet with the customer to understand their reporting expectations, clarify requirements, and incorporate their feedback into the report and template.
  • Present or walk through monthly status reports with the customer as needed, answering questions and following up on action items.

Requirements and Reporting

  • Interpret customer reporting requirements (contract, SOW/PWS, CDRLs) and translate them into a traceable reporting structure.
  • Map work across SDLC phases (requirements, design, development, test, deployment) to contract requirements so the customer can see where each requirement stands.
  • Align monthly reporting with the team's Scrum cadence, translating sprint outcomes, velocity, and backlog progress into customer-facing status.
  • Attend sprint ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, and demos) as needed to stay current on progress, risks, and changes in scope.
  • Maintain traceability between customer requirements and reported progress.

Confluence and Tooling

  • Design, build, and maintain Confluence templates, page hierarchies, and macros for monthly reporting.
  • Evaluate and support development of a UI or dashboard to streamline data collection and reporting.
  • Establish and run the monthly reporting cadence, including contributor deadlines and internal review before delivery.
  • Continuously refine the template and process based on feedback from the customer and internal teams.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of systems or requirements engineering experience in a software development environment.
  • Solid understanding of the full software development life cycle (SDLC), from requirements through deployment and sustainment.
  • Working knowledge of Scrum, including sprints, sprint ceremonies, backlogs, user stories, and roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team).
  • Experience tracking and reporting on sprint-based work using Jira or similar tools.
  • Strong hands-on Confluence experience, including template building, page structures, and macros.
  • Experience gathering and managing customer requirements, preferably for government customers.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build rapport and work collaboratively with engineers, team leads, and management.
  • Comfortable working directly with government customers, including leading discussions, gathering requirements, and presenting status.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical progress into clear, customer-facing language.
  • Ability to get input from busy, distributed teams and keep a recurring deliverable on schedule through follow-up and coordination.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Scrum certification (e.g., CSM, PSM) or SAFe experience.
  • Experience with Confluence/Jira integrations, dashboards, or plugins (e.g., embedded Jira reports, ScriptRunner).
  • Experience with requirements traceability (RTMs, DOORS, Jama, etc.).
  • Prior experience producing government MSRs, PMRs, or CDRL deliverables.
  • Basic scripting or front-end development skills for building lightweight reporting interfaces.

Active and transferable Active U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

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.

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) 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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