Senior IT Project Manager

Job Description

The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA. As an SDVOSB, the Red Gate Group has established a reputation for delivering quality multi-tiered services in intelligence analysis, strategic planning, program management, policy development, operational design, and technology integration. RGG delivers high-quality, customer-centric solutions around the world—from the foxhole to the highest levels of Government.

Our motto, "Making a Difference for Country and Client," reflects our deep commitment to national security and service excellence. As an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive benefits including flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, immediate 401(k) eligibility with a generous match, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage through Anthem. Our employees enjoy 100% company-paid life insurance and disability benefits, along with professional development assistance for degrees and certifications.

We foster a culture of growth and work-life balance, backed by our commitment to supporting both our clients' missions and our employees' success. Join our team and be part of an organization that values both service excellence and employee wellbeing.

The Red Gate Group is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to provide comprehensive project management and technical leadership support for a federal intelligence community customer. This position plays a critical role in managing complex IT initiatives, developing requirements documentation, and ensuring successful delivery of enterprise programs across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise.

• Develop IT-related and operationally-focused requirements documents, including Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Joint Use Cases (JUC), and real-world scenarios based on Defense Planning Guidance (DPG) and Operational Plans (OPLAN)
• Perform alignment activities of strategic directives and priorities to IT and technology-focused mission objectives
• Perform requirements mapping, including the identification of capability gaps, supporting DoD intelligence capability gap mitigation and resolution
• Facilitate operational concepts and requirements information exchanges, including integration activities with enterprise modernization and innovation pathways efforts
• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of contract support teams and work with government leads on setting both immediate and strategic priorities along with building schedules and roadmaps
• Ensure priority items are handled during the work week or defined sprint period
• Assist government team leads in identifying blockers, dependencies, and establishing expectations for existing efforts and upcoming tasks
• Support the development and maintenance of program schedules, dashboards, and performance metrics
• Identify programmatic risks, issues, and dependencies, and provide mitigation recommendations for Government consideration
• Prepare draft execution plans, roadmaps, and performance tracking reports to support Government decision-making
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to capture requirements and establish milestones while utilizing industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout project execution
• Support Government-led working groups, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and governance boards by preparing agendas, read‑ahead materials, minutes, and action-item trackers
• Consolidate stakeholder feedback and maintain program records for Government use
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, briefings, and data calls that provide program status, risk updates, and performance metrics to Government leadership
• Maintain communication materials, dashboards, and repositories to support transparency and information sharing across stakeholders
• Establish and maintain a central repository of programmatic artifacts, ensuring proper version control and accessibility for authorized Government personnel
• Support knowledge transfer activities by developing process documentation, standard operating procedures, and training materials
• Work with Program Management Offices and sponsors to identify technology transition activities with the goal of shortening the timeline between technology development and fielding

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Master's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in IT project management or related field
• Demonstrated experience managing complex IT programs and projects
• Experience developing CONOPS, requirements documents, and Joint Use Cases
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid)
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and managing stakeholder relationships
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining project schedules, dashboards, and metrics
• Strong skills in risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution
• Experience preparing executive-level briefings and decision…