Design Governance and Product Manager for Policy

Date Posted:

2024-09-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA543: 22270 Pacific Blvd, Dulles 22270 Pacific Boulevard Building CC5, Sterling, VA, 20166-6924 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

You have been redirected to RTX’s career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you’ll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings.

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Design Governance and Product Manager to join our team in the Washington, DC metro area.

The Design Governance and Product Manager will be responsible for establishing and maintaining design standards across the organization as well as managing a newly formed Agile Release Train to cover the critical business processes of the company. This role ensures that all design efforts are consistent, aligned with business objectives, and enhance the overall user experience. As well as provide direction for implementation of critical processes within the Nightwing Enterprise. This ART will be the driving force for all policies, procedures, and documents for the entire company. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

Governance Framework: Implement a comprehensive design governance framework that includes guidelines, standards, and best practices.

Design Consistency: Ensure design consistency across all products and services by overseeing the adherence to design guidelines.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, developers, marketing teams, and other stakeholders to align design efforts with business goals.

Review and Approval: Lead design review sessions and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality design outputs.

Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of design standards, decisions, and processes.

Training and Support: Provide training and support to design teams to ensure understanding and compliance with governance standards.

Continuous Improvement: Regularly review and update the design governance framework to adapt to new challenges and opportunities.

Developing, reviewing, and determining the correct delivery routing of technical communication deliverables including engineering design documentation, operational procedures, plans, action reports, and standard operating procedures

Independently managing timelines of all deliveries across Nightwing Enterprise

Manage newly developed Agile Release Train that will manage the critical business process of the Nightwing corporate

Supporting other Technical Writers in both surge and peer-review work.

Required Skills:

U.S. Citizenship

SAFe certified

Experience with creating and maintaining information system security documentation, processes and workflows

6+ years of technical writing experience developing deliverables including engineering documentation, plans, action reports, and meeting minutes for internal and external audiences.

Expert level knowledge and usage of Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Excel.

Experience developing news articles, monthly newsletters, executive messages, advanced presentations and infographics.

Fluid technical writing and editing skills, including the use of AP Style.

Ability to work under pressure with clients, program managers and subject matter experts in a fast-paced environment

Familiarity with enterprise architectural communications language and subject matter.

Familiarity with JIRA. and the rest of the Atlassian Suite

Well-versed in Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Pro.

Advanced PowerPoint presentations and infographics skills.

Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in design, with at least 2 years in a leadership or governance role.

Skills:

Strong understanding of design principles and methodologies.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.

Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, etc.

Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Attributes:

Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality.

Proactive and able to work independently.

Adaptable and open to feedback.

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.

The salary range for this role is 105,000 USD - 221,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX 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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