Project Manager
$180k - $220k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's, MBA
Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA
In PersonOnsite in Arlington, Virginia.
Project & Program ManagementProject Management
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
- Five years of progressive project management experience within the federal government, Department of Defense, or Intelligence Community, including demonstrated experience advising federal Program Managers or Contracting Officer Representatives.
- Active Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility.
- 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.
- Practical working knowledge of mission-critical datacenter infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; power distribution; emergency generation; HVAC, chilled-water, and liquid-cooling systems; and enterprise compute rack hardware deployments.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project for critical-path schedule risk analysis, Microsoft Excel for advanced modeling, Jira, and Confluence.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance advisor to the Government Program Manager and Contracting Officer Representative, providing objective assessments of the prime contractor’s technical deliverables, Engineering Change Proposals, preliminary and critical design review packages, and commissioning test plans.
- Monitor Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated operational performance benchmarks, verify commercial site modifications comply with contract specifications, power/cooling agreements, and Service Level Agreements, and audit physical progress to inform deliverable acceptance.
- Baseline and maintain the government-side Integrated Master Schedule in Microsoft Project, aligning the prime contractor’s schedule with government interdependencies, tenant fit-out, mission milestones, critical-path analysis, and long-lead supply chain tracking such as electrical switchgear, chillers, and specialized hardware.
- Track compliance with ICD 705 mandates, monitoring the Construction Security Plan, Construction Surveillance Technician logging, Fixed Facility Checklists, and TEMPEST assessments in coordination with the Accrediting Official and Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority.
- Oversee mechanical, electrical, and 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.
- Facilitate recurring Integrated Product Team working groups, risk management boards, and vendor status reviews; maintain the Program Risk, Issues, and Opportunities register; and author executive decision memoranda and briefings for senior Department of Defense and Intelligence Community leadership.
- Operate strictly in a technical and programmatic advisory capacity, supporting federal decision-makers while maintaining compliance with non-inherently governmental function guidelines.
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or an MBA.
- Project Management Professional certification or DAWIA / FAC-P/PM Level II/III in Project Management.
- Prior technical advisory experience with Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated or Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated facility acquisition mechanisms.
- Direct familiarity with high-density AI/machine-learning hardware platforms, such as NVIDIA GPU clusters, direct-to-chip liquid cooling manifolds, and InfiniBand networking topologies.
- Direct experience collaborating with Intelligence Community/Department of Defense Accrediting Officials and Certified TEMPEST Technical Authorities through final physical SCIF accreditation and Authority to Operate.
- Datacenter operational certifications such as Uptime Institute (ATD/AOS), CDCMP, or LEED AP.
About the company
Redhorse helps government agencies improve operations using data and technology, applying digital transformation and AI across National Security, Networking Technology and Infrastructure, Energy, and the Environment. Its offerings are advisory and implementation services, delivered through project-based engagements and long-term partnerships rather than physical products. The company differentiates itself through close collaboration with clients, deep sector expertise, and a focus on mission-critical outcomes that require security and regulatory compliance. The goal is to enable safer, more efficient, and data-driven government operations.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
Founded
2008
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The $14M SAF/CDM deal extends IDEA into 2027 and deepens user adoption.
- 2026 awardable status streamlines sales through CDAO Tradewinds and shortens federal buying cycles.
- New SHIELD, OASIS, and GSA vehicles expand pipeline across 2027 through 2035.
What critics are saying
- Defense accounts for 92% of obligated revenue; one recompete loss hits hard.
- Seven incumbents, including a $6.1M CENTCOM BPA, return to market by 2028.
- GAO protests already targeted a Redhorse GSA task order, signaling procurement friction.
What makes Redhorse unique
- Redhorse won SAF/CDM's $14M ISR contract in January 2026, anchored by IDEA.
- Its 2026 Tradewinds awardable IDPaaS and CBM+ offerings accelerate DoD contracting.
- Mannakee Group acquisition adds DevSecOps depth for federal defense and national security work.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Remote Work Options