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Technical Expert Subject Matter Expert
Job Location:
Job Location:
Washington, DC - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 180000 - 190000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
9 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
7 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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. Were 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 vital mission we are seeking a senior National Security Program Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide executive-level policy technical and operational advisory services to the FBI National Security Branch (NSB).
In this pivotal role you will support critical operational missions across counterintelligence counterterrorism the Terrorist Screening Center (TSC) and the Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate (WMDD). You will serve as the principal advisor bridging legal technical and operational domainsoptimizing FISA data workflows electronic Woods procedures National Security Letter (NSL) frameworks and enterprise case management systems such as Sentinel. Your leadership will ensure that national security technology modernization efforts align seamlessly with federal statutory mandates and frontline field operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as senior SME 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 comprehensive customer experience strategies including user training multi-division communications and structured frameworks to collect analyze and report stakeholder feedback.
- Author high-impact business and functional documentation for FBI FISA workflows legal process applications Sentinel requirements and collection systemsincluding user stories acceptance criteria use cases CONOPS cost-benefit analyses privacy impact assessments operating models workflow diagrams and SOPs.
- Establish and promulgate best practices for NSB information technology architectures and enterprise data integration initiatives.
- Direct project milestones and software delivery schedules across multiple divisions and operational units utilizing tools such as Microsoft Project to allocate resources and track deliverables.
- Conduct complex studies and performance analyses covering IT data requirements FBI National Security business process reengineering business continuity industry benchmarking and emerging technology assessments.
- Engage directly with Department of Justice (DOJ) FBI Headquarters and field office leadership to deliver SME guidance on national security data policy user needs and enterprise system deployments.
- Formulate and deliver executive-level technical legal-process and policy briefings identifying operational gaps risk areas and actionable lessons learned.
- Evaluate program and policy effectiveness analyzing proposed national security legislation and federal regulations to determine 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 NDRRs) and proprietary systems via in-person telephonic and remote interfaces.
Required Experience/Clearance
- 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 with demonstrated poise tact and diplomacy across all stakeholder and executive levels.
- 8 years of experience with U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) mission sets FISA legal frameworks/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 demonstrated experience translating complex legal technical and policy concepts between engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders.
- 8 years of experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Excel) Microsoft Power BI and SharePoint to conduct analyses and communicate program metrics.
- Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility and willingness to undergo an FBI suitability determination/polygraph.
Desired Experience
We encourage all candidates who meet the basic requirements to apply even if you do not have any of the following experience:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering Computer Science Communications Business Finance or a related quantitative/data discipline.
- 10 years of direct experience supporting FBI national security operations USIC components and the intelligence cycle.
- 10 years of hands-on experience with specific FBI enterprise platforms including FISAMS Sentinel and DIVS.
- 8 years of experience working in joint federal-interagency environments collaborating closely 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 (IMS) management and resource loading.
$180000 - $190000 a year
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 addition to base salary eligible employees may participate in Redhorses 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.
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Redhorse Corporation shall in its discretion modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorses changing job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorses sole discretion.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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