Senior Analyst with Security Clearance

Redhorse Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentives based on performance

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation is seeking skilled professionals to support the Department of War (DoW) with prototype development that accelerates modernization and innovation. The role focuses on SAP leadership, security process integration, and evidence-based reporting to guide mission-critical decisions.

Requirements include active Top Secret/SCI clearance and 15+ years in SAP or highly classified projects, plus extensive experience in evaluation, assessment, and demonstration of SAP technologies.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• 15+ years of SAP or highly classified project management experience.
• 10+ years of analysis, assessment, testing, and experimentation of technical capabilities.
• 8+ years researching and integrating technologies into SAP security processes.
• 5+ years of analysis and demonstration of technical capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences.
• MBA or related master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP programs across lifecycle, ensuring alignment with security mandates.
• Conduct evaluation, testing, and experimentation of SAP-related capabilities.
• Oversee strategic project management, timelines, resources and deliverables for prototype programs.

Skills

Security clearance

Program management

Technical evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences

MBA or related master’s degree

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 is transforming how the Department of War (DoW) utilizes data and technology. This role supports how the Department addresses Joint Operational Problems with prototype development that accelerates innovation and modernization to compete with a peer/near-peer adversary. This customer facilitates rapid modernization of the force by supporting and encouraging multicomponent assessments and experimentation through a campaign of learning and collecting a body of evidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Special Access Program (SAP) Leadership:
  • Manage the lifecycle of complex SAP projects, ensuring all technology applications align with customer requirements and security mandates.
  • Provide leadership in the demonstration and analysis of high-level technical capabilities.
  • Research and integrate emerging technologies that support and enhance SAP security processes.
• Technical Evaluation & Assessment:
  • Execute comprehensive analysis, assessment, and testing of technical capabilities for the Department of War.
  • Support the experimentation of SAP capabilities to determine operational feasibility and mission effectiveness.
  • Develop evidence-based reports to support force modernization decisions.
• Strategic Project Management:
  • Oversight of project timelines, resources, and deliverables for prototype development programs.
  • Facilitate collaboration between multicomponent stakeholders to drive experimental success.
  • Lead business process reviews to optimize the delivery of technical capabilities in contested environments.

Required Experience/Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance (Required for SAP access).
• 15+ years of experience managing Special Access Programs (SAP) or highly classified technical projects.
• 10+ years of experience executing the analysis, assessment, testing, and experimentation of technical capabilities.
• 10+ years of experience specifically assessing and demonstrating SAP-related technologies.
• 8+ years of experience researching and integrating technologies into SAP security processes.
• 5+ years of experience in the analysis and demonstration of technical capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or Physical Sciences.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a Master’s degree in a related technical or professional field.

Desired Experience

• Direct military experience or experience working within the Department of War (DoW).
• Previous experience in a "Campaign of Learning" environment or multicomponent experimentation.
• Familiarity with the DoD 5000 series acquisition lifecycle.
• Advanced ability to translate classified technical data into strategic briefings for senior leadership.

$165,000 - $195,000 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.
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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.