The Role
Lead SETA programmatic and technical advisory support for a government AI datacenter program. Oversee contractor deliverables, performance auditing, integrated master scheduling, infrastructure retrofits, SCIF accreditation compliance, risks, stakeholder coordination, and executive reporting. Advise federal program leadership on facility conversion, high-density compute infrastructure, commissioning, supply-chain dependencies, and technical acceptance while maintaining non-inherently governmental function boundaries.
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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. If you are passionate about bridging mission-critical national security mandates with modern AI infrastructure, we encourage you to apply.
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.
We encourage all candidates who meet the basic requirements to apply, even if you do not have any of the following experience:
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.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Talent Acquisition at [email protected]
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.
Skills Required
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
- Five years of progressive project management experience within the federal government, DoD, or Intelligence Community
- Experience advising federal Program Managers or Contracting Officer's Representatives
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical military or industry experience
- Working knowledge of mission-critical datacenter infrastructure, including MEP systems, power distribution, emergency generation, HVAC, chilled-water or liquid cooling, and enterprise compute rack deployments
- Advanced proficiency with MS Project, including critical-path schedule risk analysis
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and advanced modeling
- Proficiency with Jira and Confluence
- Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or an MBA
- Project Management Professional certification or DAWIA or FAC-P/PM Level II or III certification
- Technical advisory experience with COCO or GOCO facility acquisition mechanisms
- Familiarity with high-density AI or ML hardware, NVIDIA GPU clusters, liquid cooling manifolds, or InfiniBand networking
- Experience collaborating with DoD or Intelligence Community Accrediting Officials and CTTAs through SCIF accreditation and ATO
- Datacenter operational credentials such as Uptime Institute ATD or AOS, CDCMP, or LEED AP
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The Company
What We Do
We want to improve the way government interacts with and uses data and technology. Redhorse combines top-tier consulting experience with a passion for problem-solving to help clients address mission-critical government problems. We roll up our sleeves and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients to understand their issues and find solutions, using digital transformation and artificial intelligence, partnered with our domain expertise in National Security, Networking Technology and Infrastructure, Energy and the Environment.
