Technical Expert Subject Matter Expert
$180k - $190k/yr
Expert
Bachelor's
Washington, DC, USA
In Person
ConsultingTechnology & Systems Consulting
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience working within U.S. National Security, Intelligence, Defense, or Federal Law Enforcement communities.
- 10+ years of experience utilizing and evaluating U.S. National Security systems.
- 10+ years of experience delivering oral briefings and preparing written presentations across stakeholder and executive levels.
- 8+ years of experience with U.S. Intelligence Community mission sets, FISA legal frameworks and policies, electronic Woods requirements, and classified case management.
- 8+ years of experience leading, planning, executing, and monitoring complex technical and operational special projects.
- 8+ years of experience analyzing field user behavior and operational workflows within enterprise-scale applications.
- 8+ years of experience evaluating national security policies, enterprise data, and IT systems to recommend and implement corrective action plans.
- 8+ years of experience translating complex legal, technical, and policy concepts between engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders.
- 8+ years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), Microsoft Power BI, and SharePoint to conduct analyses and communicate program metrics.
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and willingness to undergo an FBI suitability determination and polygraph.
Responsibilities
- Serve as senior subject matter expert supporting national security system development, including FISA, NSL, and NDRR project management, user requirements definition, system design, data conversion, documentation, training, and deployment.
- Develop and execute customer experience strategies, including user training, multi-division communications, and frameworks to collect, analyze, and report stakeholder feedback.
- Author business and functional documentation for FBI FISA workflows, legal process applications, Sentinel requirements, and collection systems, including user stories, acceptance criteria, use cases, CONOPS, cost-benefit analyses, privacy impact assessments, operating models, workflow diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
- Establish and promulgate best practices for NSB information technology architectures and enterprise data integration initiatives.
- Direct project milestones and software delivery schedules across divisions and operational units, using tools such as Microsoft Project to allocate resources and track deliverables.
- Conduct studies and performance analyses covering IT data requirements, FBI National Security business process reengineering, business continuity, industry benchmarking, and emerging technology assessments.
- Engage with Department of Justice, FBI Headquarters, and field office leadership to provide subject matter expert guidance on national security data, policy, user needs, and enterprise system deployments.
- Formulate and deliver technical, legal-process, and policy briefings, identifying operational gaps, risk areas, and lessons learned.
- Evaluate program and policy effectiveness and analyze proposed national security legislation and federal regulations for their impact on FBI NSB strategic objectives.
- Produce executive-ready briefing decks to justify program status, resource allocations, system changes, and operational requirements to senior leadership.
- Deliver Tier-3 expert guidance, technical troubleshooting, and operational assistance for NSB Technical Bridge applications (FISA, NSLs, and NDRRs) and proprietary systems through in-person, telephonic, and remote interfaces.
Desired Qualifications
- 10+ years of direct experience supporting FBI national security operations, U.S. Intelligence Community components, and the intelligence cycle.
- 10+ years of hands-on experience with FBI enterprise platforms, including FISAMS, Sentinel, and DIVS.
- 8+ years of experience working in joint federal-interagency environments and collaborating with multiple U.S. government departments and agencies.
- 8+ years of direct experience regularly advising and briefing SES, SIS, and executive-level leadership on high-profile national security programs.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Project for integrated master schedule management and resource loading.
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