Fairfax, Virginia, United States, September 2024 – Melissa Rhodes has been named the Vice President of Human Resources at Nightwing, where she will oversee corporate HR strategy, talent development, and employee relations across the organization. In this role, Melissa will focus on building a high-performing workforce that supports the company’s mission of delivering cutting-edge cyber and intelligence solutions.
Prior to joining Nightwing, Melissa Rhodes served as the Executive Director of Human Resources at Raytheon Intelligence & Space for over four years, where she played a pivotal role in shaping HR strategies for cybersecurity and special missions. Her work included overseeing talent management, workforce planning, and leadership development for Raytheon’s cybersecurity teams.
Before that, Melissa held the position of HR Director for Cybersecurity and Special Missions at Raytheon for nearly seven years. She was responsible for driving HR initiatives that supported Raytheon’s special missions programs, working closely with senior leadership to align HR functions with the company’s strategic goals.
Melissa’s extensive tenure at Raytheon also included three years as the HR Director for IDS Seapower Capability Systems, where she led human resources strategies for complex, multi-national programs in the defense sector. Her leadership in change management and organizational design was instrumental in ensuring the success of these high-value contracts.
Earlier in her career, Melissa served as the Assistant Director of Human Resources at L-3 Communications, where she provided global HR leadership for the company’s $450M x-ray security systems business. During her three-year tenure, she led two acquisition integrations, implemented performance management practices, and developed compensation programs.
In addition, Melissa started her career at GE Capital as a Human Resources Specialist, where she supported the global IT organization in areas such as employee relations, compensation planning, and talent development. Her experience at GE Capital laid the foundation for her expertise in managing large, diverse teams across global locations.
About Nightwing:
Nightwing is a leading provider of full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence support services to the U.S. government. With over four decades of experience, Nightwing has built a reputation for delivering technically advanced solutions for the country’s most critical missions.
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