Data Collections Manager

Redhorse Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation is seeking an experienced Data Collection Manager to lead data collection efforts for DoD missions. The role sits at the intersection of data collection, analysis, and security, ensuring accuracy and compliance across programs.

You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, develop data requirements with government stakeholders, and drive improvements in processes and tools to enhance data integrity and mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in relevant space preferred.
• Experience with data collection, QA/QC, and field operations.
• Proven ability to translate mission needs into data requirements.
• Experience engaging with federal government clients and DoD stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end data collection activities across projects, ensuring quality and standards.
• Identify and pursue new data collection opportunities with DoD components.
• Mentor and manage cross-disciplinary staff involved in data entry, review, and validation.
• Establish and enforce data collection procedures, schedules, and documentation.
• Perform QA/QC to identify gaps and ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with project managers and government stakeholders to translate needs into data requirements.
• Provide high-level status updates to leadership and clients.
• Ensure data handling complies with policies, security standards, and contracts.
• Drive continuous improvement with new tools, methods, and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Data collection

Project management

QA/QC

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Data Visualization

GIS

Job description

About The Organization

Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.

About The Role

Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to serve as a Data Collection Manager. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between raw data and actionable intelligence for the Department of Defense. You will be responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and oversight of data collection activities within Combatant Commands and Service Components. Your leadership will ensure that information is gathered accurately, securely, and in strict accordance with organizational requirements, directly impacting the success of national security missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the full lifecycle of data collection activities across assigned projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and organizational standards
• Identify, develop, and lead the pursuit of new data collection opportunities within Combatant Commands and Service Components
• Manage and mentor multi-disciplinary staff responsible for data entry, review, and validation, fostering a culture of accuracy and accountability
• Establish and maintain rigorous data collection procedures, schedules, and documentation to ensure consistency and transparency
• Perform and oversee comprehensive Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews to identify and correct data gaps or inconsistencies
• Collaborate with project managers, technical analysts, and government stakeholders to translate complex mission needs into clear data requirements
• Track progress against critical milestones and provide regular, high-level status updates to project and client leadership
• Ensure all data handling, storage, and transfers comply with organizational policies, contractual requirements, and federal security standards
• Drive continuous improvement by recommending innovative tools, methodologies, and processes to increase data collection efficiency

Required Experience/Clearance

• Active Top Secret with SCI security clearance
• 10 + years of professional leadership experience
• At least 3 years of experience within the National Security space (Defense, Military Services, Intelligence Community, or Law Enforcement)
• Demonstrated experience in proposal development, including preparation, analysis, writing, and review
• Proven track record managing data collection, research, or field operations in a complex environment
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to lead distributed teams
• Experience engaging and building relationships with high-level federal government clients

Desired Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or formal data collection protocols
• Familiarity with Data Visualization, Reporting, or GIS (Geographic Information Systems) tools
• Experience supporting technical, scientific, or research-oriented projects for government clients
• Advanced knowledge of data quality control processes and analytical methodologies

The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, security clearance level, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in Redhorse's comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation, where applicable.

Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.