Program Manager with Security Clearance

Redhorse Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a strategic Program Manager to lead a high-impact technology project within the Intelligence Community. You will serve as the primary liaison for contract execution, ensuring performance updates, risk management, and compliance across a diverse team of professionals supporting national security objectives.

Join a mission-driven organization delivering data insights and technology solutions to critical government customers, with opportunities for leadership,

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph clearance.
• 10+ years of program management experience in the Intelligence Community (IC).
• 5+ years designing, documenting, and implementing enterprise-level operational team structures in a technology context.
• 5+ years managing internal/external audits using the RACI framework and conducting business process reviews.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and deliver high-level briefings.

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 terms and quality standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the project team, ensuring alignment with mission objectives.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure operational continuity and successful delivery.
• Maintain compliance with contract deliverables, federal regulatory requirements, and security standards.
• Design and implement scalable, enterprise-level operational team structures for technology-driven environments.
• Direct internal and external audits leveraging the RACI framework.
• Lead business process reviews to drive efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Synthesize complex data into regular program status reports and executive briefings for senior leadership.
• Coordinate across functional areas to ensure a unified, efficient program delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

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

Tools

RACI framework

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.

Key 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.

Required Experience / Clearance

• 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.

Desired Skills

• 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.

$200,000 - $250,000 a year 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.

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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.