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Research and Operations Specialist

Nightwing
Sterling, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/16/2026
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 professional Research Operations Specialist that has a solid grasp of industry research techniques and understanding of the Intelligence Community. The work will be done in the Herndon, VA area. The mission of the Search Team is to run queries and do intense research to provide retrievable copies of document(s) collected or produced by the customer, sometimes referred to as the Document Library. Collections can include a variety of forms including, but not limited to: electronic, hardcopy, microfilm, and on-line full text database. This position is the focal point for providing intelligence reporting and reference services to the entire IC. The right candidate must have significant prior customer knowledge and relatable experience that they are able to utilize in order to perform the research. He or she will then analyze the results requiring the constant exercise of discretion and to determine applicability of the documents to the tasking, providing results in accordance with customer guidelines. The individual will maintain the classified library and archive documents when appropriate.

Typical Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

Electronically review a subset of newly processed documents, identify potential duplicate documents in the existing document repository. Assess document duplicates and record decisions in the customer's automated system. The customer will provide training in duplicate document detection processing.

Create memoranda or written reports documenting the results of quality assurance studies and investigations and associated recommendations including remediation.

Scanning documents to provide customers with an electronic response when necessary.

Salary & Benefits

TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1

The salary associated with this position ($64,000-$128,000) 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.

Salary : $64,000 - $128,000

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