Sr. Account Executive - Security Clearance Required

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.

Our NIGHTWING group is looking for an Account Executive, who will perform a key leadership role in identifying, aligning and driving key NIGHTWING growth areas. This position reports to the NIGHTWING Business Develop Executive and is a member of the NIGHTWING BD leadership team. This position is responsible for the business relationship with Government customers at multiple levels to build the new business pipeline, maintain customer satisfaction, and oversight of all pursuit activities.

This is a hybrid role, located in Dulles, VA

Responsibilities to Anticipate :

Developing, implementing, communicating, and managing the overall account strategy that drives successful year-over-year competitive market growth aligned to Nightwing NIGHTWING’s financial goals

Developing and executing an Account Plan that defines the overall account strategy, customer contact planning, opportunity identification, and maintains the overall account plan as a living document

Being accountable for the full business development lifecycle for all opportunities within the account

Identifying opportunities that align with the NIGHTWING strategy within each Innovation Area

Identifying cross-sell and upsell opportunities through existing programs and partnering with sub-business unit leaders

Maintaining a 5X qualified pipeline and responsible for the competitive bookings AOP within the account

Setting metrics that indicate likelihood of success

Identifying pursuits and engaging on capture and proposal activities, lead gate and bid reviews, and support development of capture / win strategies

Identifying and driving solutions to customer problems, strategic partnering candidates, related process improvements, and efficient management of resources

Building the Nightwing customer network throughout the government and military and coordinate interface opportunities between Nightwing leaders and senior level customers

Leading collaboration across NIGHTWING and Nightwing to fully leverage capability of business and support functions and allocate resources to ensure the availability of necessary people, technology, and capital

Basic Qualifications :

Typically requires : A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience

Demonstrate customer knowledge and appreciation to deliver innovation that furthers National Security Missions for the U.S Government, specifically the DoD.

Deep DoD intimacy and mission knowledge

Ability to drive collaboration across multiple P&L's, functions and businesses within NIGHTWING, to drive collective performance across the entire NIGHTWING business

Proactive leader with a strong operational history of growing a high technology business while also managing multiple pursuits, capturing substantial market share, and yielding significant expansion

Well established customer networks with senior leaders throughout the military, government, and intelligence community.

Active Top Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications :

Exceptional communication, writing and presentation skills

Demonstrated skills in planning and execution for both short-term requirements and long-term opportunities

Strong business acumen to proactively identify and resolve issues efficiently

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.