Delivery Lead - Acquisition & Sustainment
About the job
- Experience: 6+ years in a Delivery Lead, Agile Delivery Manager, Scrum Master, or Technical Project Manager role.
- Data Literacy: Proven experience delivering data-centric projects (e.g., Data Warehousing, Machine Learning models, BI/Analytics dashboards, ETL/ELT pipelines).
- Agile Expertise: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and how to pragmatically apply them in an enterprise setting.
- Enterprise Navigation: Demonstrated ability to manage dependencies, risks, and stakeholders in a complex, large-scale corporate environment.
- Tools: High proficiency with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps) and collaboration software.
- Preferred: Certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI-ACP, or SAFe Agilist.
- Familiarity with modern enterprise data stacks (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, AWS/Azure/GCP data services, dbt).
- Secret level security clearance.
- Take ownership of the team's delivery lifecycle, ensuring data products are delivered on time, within scope, and to quality standards.
- Ensure the product backlog is prioritized, refined, and clearly understood by the cross-functional team.
- Track and communicate team metrics (e.g., velocity, sprint burn-down, lead time) to forecast delivery and identify areas for process optimization.
- Proactively identify, escalate, and resolve impediments and blockers that hinder the team’s progress.
- Guide and coach the team in engineering best practices.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture rooted in trust, transparency, and continuous learning.
- Protect the team from external distractions and scope creep during active sprints.
- Act as the primary bridge between the execution team and wider enterprise stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of progress, risks, and release schedules.
- Navigate a highly matrixed enterprise environment to manage complex dependencies with external teams.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level status reports and delivery roadmaps.
- Ensure delivery aligns with enterprise data governance and security standards.
- Possess a strong working understanding of the data product lifecycle (data ingestion, transformation, modeling, and visualization) to effectively communicate with technical team members and validate delivery estimates.
- Facilitate discussions around data quality, testing protocols, and CI/CD pipelines specific to data environments.
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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Growth & Insights and Company News
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-1%2 year growth
-1%WASHINGTON, D.C., March 18, 2025 - Redhorse Corporation today announced the strategic acquisition of The Mannakee Group, enhancing its position as a premier provider of innovative solutions for the federal defense and national security communities.
Redhorse Corporation has acquired The Mannakee Group to enhance its capabilities in providing innovative solutions for federal defense and national security. The Mannakee Group, based in Kensington, Maryland, is known for its advanced software development and DevSecOps practices. This acquisition will combine Mannakee's expertise with Redhorse's AI/ML capabilities to deliver cutting-edge technology solutions. Mannakee's leadership will continue to drive growth within Redhorse's National Security portfolio.
In a related development, Redhorse announced the promotion of Noah Klemm from chief delivery officer to president, effective immediately.
Redhorse has expanded the leadership team within its national security practice with the appointment of Michael Rauseo as vice president of national security growth and Lance Orr as VP of national security operations.
Matthew Dost, formerly general counsel and director of contracts at Allied Associates International, has been named general counsel and vice president of compliance at Redhorse.