What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Operations/Technical Collections Officer - Security Clearance Required position at Nightwing?
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 a Cyber Operations| / Technical Collections Officer, willing to work in a fast-paced environment supporting high profile customer operational requirements in a challenging, fast-paced environment located in Virginia. This individual will assist the organization with the targeting and documenting of data sets with technical fluency in the Chinese Mandarin language. The successful candidate will work in a team environment and manage partner and stakeholder relationships while operating independently with minimal supervision. Extensive Experience in leading large, successful operations in a highly matrixed compartmented organization.
Clearance Requirement : Must be a US Citizen with an active TS / SCI clearance with poly and be crossover eligible.
REQUIRED SKILLS :
Ability to articulate complex concepts to cross functional audiences
Thrives is a fast-paced environment while prioritizing and managing operational awareness
Fluency in the translation of Chinese Mandarin -Language data points and highly technical documentation (i.e. Academic journals, Conference materials, Patents)
Pursue targeting leads from complex field analysis
Compile data points from a multitude of IC tools designed for technical packages
Previous work in an open source or linguist role within a team environment
Analyze, develop, integrate and refine end to end multi-discipline CONOPS and collection strategies on a variant of technical tools
Performed highly in-depth analysis of complex and significant interest to the Intelligence Community
Articulately communicates targeting nex uses through clear and detailed briefings to officials and partners within the intelligence mission center
Review raw HUMINT and SIGINT data containing Chinese Mandarin audio / text for operational leaders
Provide subject matter expertise on regional issues with regards to foreign intelligence entities, trends and operational anomalies
Identifies information gaps / potential threats by evaluation of information using a variety of analytical methodologies and intelligence data sets and trends
Ability to brief management on progress and findings associated to the mission needs
Works closely with operational elements executing specific missions, with a particular reference to building partnerships with operational organizations and teams
Managed multi-organizational teams and or coordinated closely with mission partners within an open -source intelligence collection department
Designs, develops, and briefs presentations on current intelligence, targeting, weapon solution, and collateral damage, devising charts and graphs
Provide analysis and research for national security, infrastructure, technology, country, geographic area, biographic and targeted vulnerabilities
Experienced in the Collection of open-source materials
Proven ability to demonstrate technical aptitude with a variety of disciplines
Chinese Proficiency – 4 / 5 ILR (Speaking Listening Reading) or ability to obtain the level in a short time upon being assigned to the program
Ability to hit the ground running on day 1 work day
5- 8 plus years of extensive targeting experience within Asian theater
EDUCATION :
Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of technical experience. Additional experience maybe substituted in lieu of a degree
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.
