Program Manager

Redhorsecorp; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits programs

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Redhorsecorp is seeking a strategic Program Manager to lead a high-impact technology project in Chantilly, Virginia. The role focuses on ensuring contract execution and fostering a productive team environment to support national security missions.

Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in program management, particularly in the Intelligence Community, and hold an active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph security clearance. Responsibilities include managing contract execution and program delivery effectively.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional program management experience in the Intelligence Community.
• Experience designing and implementing operational team structures.
• Proven ability to manage audits and process reviews.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between organization and customer for contract matters.
• Lead the management of the contract, ensuring quality service delivery.
• Identify and mitigate project risks for operational continuity.

Skills

Program Management

Stakeholder Communication

Risk Management

Organizational Design

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT, Engineering or related field

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 a strategic and collaborative Program Manager to serve as the primary leader and customer liaison for a high‑impact technology project within the Intelligence Community. In this role, you will be the cornerstone of contract execution, providing disciplined oversight while fostering an environment where technical excellence and innovative problem‑solving thrive. Your leadership will ensure that complex mission objectives are met with efficiency and that our diverse team of professionals is empowered to deliver their best work in support of national security.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and the customer for all contract‑related matters and performance updates.
• Lead the comprehensive execution and management of the contract, ensuring service delivery aligns with established terms and quality standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the project team, ensuring individual and collective alignment with mission objectives.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure operational continuity and successful delivery.
• Maintain rigorous compliance with all contract deliverables, federal regulatory requirements, and security standards.
• Design, document, and implement scalable, enterprise‑level operational team structures tailored for technology‑driven environments.
• Direct internal and external audits by leveraging the RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) methodology framework.
• Lead business process reviews to drive efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement across program operations.
• Synthesize complex data into regular program status reports and executive briefings for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate across various functional areas to ensure a unified and efficient approach to program delivery.

Key Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full‑Scope Polygraph security clearance.
• Program Management: 10+ years of professional program management experience, specifically within the Intelligence Community (IC).
• Organizational Design: 5+ years of experience designing, documenting, and implementing enterprise‑level operational team structures within a technology context.
• Audit & Governance: 5+ years of experience managing internal/external audits, utilizing the RACI framework, and conducting business process reviews.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field of study.
• Communication: Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and deliver high‑level briefings.

Additional Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification.
• Proven experience managing large‑scale, complex contracts within the IC or Department of Defense (DoD).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop diverse, cross‑functional teams in high‑tempo, mission‑driven environments.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid program management methodologies.
• Experience overseeing enterprise IT modernization or cloud migration initiatives.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion, equity, and professional growth for all team members.

Compensation and Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.