Project Manager

Redhorse Corp.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to serve as the lead SETA advisor for a government program office. You will guide the retrofit and IOC of a COCO AI compute datacenter, oversee MEP changes for high-density compute racks, and ensure ICD 705 compliance while coordinating with DoD and IC leadership.

You will manage IMS baselines in MS Project, provide objective assessments of contractor performance, and prepare executive memoranda and briefings for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 5 years of progressive project management experience within the federal government (DoD/IC) advising federal PMs or CORs.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Deep understanding of mission-critical datacenter infrastructure, MEP, power distribution, HVAC and liquid cooling systems, and enterprise compute rack deployments.
• Proficient with MS Project (critical-path scheduling) and advanced Excel modeling; Jira and Confluence experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead SETA advisor to the Government PM and COR.
• Monitor COCO contract performance, ECPs, design reviews, and commissioning plans.
• Baseline and maintain the government IMS in MS Project; align schedules with interdependencies and milestones.
• Track ICD 705 compliance, CSP, CST logging, FFC, and TEMPEST assessments with AO/CTTA coordination.
• Oversee MEP retrofits for high-density AI clusters, including power, cooling, and UPS systems.
• Facilitate IPTs, risk boards, and vendor reviews; manage RIO and executive briefings.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/CS/IS

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Jira

Confluence

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 critical mission, we are seeking a high-caliber Project Manager to serve as the lead Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) programmatic and technical advisor to a Government Program Office.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of national security innovation, directly advising federal leadership on the retrofit, fit-out, and initial operating capability (IOC) of a cutting-edge, Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) high-density Artificial Intelligence (AI) Compute Datacenter. Partnering closely with premier commercial technology and aerospace leaders, you will oversee the conversion of an industrial/office facility into an accredited ICD 705 Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) housing advanced liquid-cooled high-performance compute (HPC) clusters.

Key Responsibilities

• Contractor Oversight & Technical Advisory: Serve as the lead SETA advisor to the Government Program Manager (PM) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR), providing objective assessments of the Prime Contractor's technical deliverables, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), design review packages (PDR/CDR), and commissioning test plans.
• Contract Performance Auditing: Monitor COCO operational performance benchmarks, verifying that commercial site modifications comply with contract specifications, power/cooling agreements, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), while auditing physical progress to inform deliverable acceptance.
• Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Management: Baseline and maintain the government-side IMS in MS Project, aligning the Prime Contractor’s schedule with government interdependencies, tenant fit-out, mission milestones, critical-path analysis, and long-lead supply chain tracking (e.g., electrical switchgear, chillers, specialized hardware).
• Accreditation & Physical Security Governance: Track compliance with ICD 705 mandates, monitoring the Construction Security Plan (CSP), Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) logging, Fixed Facility Checklists (FFC), and TEMPEST assessments in coordination with the Accrediting Official (AO) and Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA).
• High-Density Compute Infrastructure Modernization: Oversee MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) retrofits supporting high-density AI clusters, including medium-voltage power distribution, backup generation, UPS systems, and closed-loop liquid/chilled-water cooling systems across commissioning Levels 1–5.
• Stakeholder Alignment & Executive Reporting: Facilitate recurring Integrated Product Team (IPT) working groups, risk management boards, and vendor status reviews; maintain the Program Risk, Issues, and Opportunities (RIO) register; and author executive decision memoranda and briefings for senior DoD and Intelligence Community leadership.
• SETA Boundary Adherence: Operate strictly in a technical and programmatic advisory capacity, supporting federal decision-makers while maintaining strict compliance with non-inherently governmental function guidelines.

Required Experience/Clearance

• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Years of Experience: Five (5) years of progressive project management experience within the federal government, DoD, or the Intelligence Community (IC), with demonstrated experience advising federal Program Managers or CORs.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical military/industry experience).
• Infrastructure Acumen: Practical working knowledge of mission-critical datacenter infrastructure, including MEP systems, power distribution, emergency generation, HVAC/chilled-water/liquid cooling systems, and enterprise compute rack hardware deployments.
• Software & Project Tools: Advanced proficiency with MS Project (critical-path schedule risk analysis), Microsoft Excel (advanced modeling), Jira, and Confluence.

Desired Experience

• Advanced Education: Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or an MBA.
• Professional Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or DAWIA / FAC-P/PM Level II/III in Project Management.
• Acquisition Models: Prior technical advisory experience with Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) or Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) facility acquisition mechanisms.
• Advanced AI Hardware Familiarity: Direct familiarity with high-density AI/ML hardware platforms (e.g., NVIDIA GPU clusters, direct-to-chip liquid cooling manifolds, InfiniBand networking topologies).
• Accreditation Authority Experience: Direct experience collaborating with IC/DoD Accrediting Officials (AOs) and CTTAs through final physical SCIF accreditation and Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Datacenter Industry Credentials: Datacenter operational certifications such as Uptime Institute (ATD/AOS), CDCMP, or LEED AP.

$180,000 - $220,000 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.

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.