Red Cell Partners
Tech / AI / Software
DeputyProgramManager(TS/SCIClearanceRequired)
“Deputy Program Manager (TS/SCI Clearance Required) at Red Cell Partners. Skills: Drive Daily Execution of AI Enabled Software Programs, Lead Forward-Leaning Software Acquisition and Delivery, Enable Agile / Hybrid Delivery in an AI Context, Operate Comfortably in AI-Foundational Systems, Act as Deputy / Acting Program Manager, Manage Risk, Issues and Tradeoffs. Drive Daily Execution of AI Enabled Software Programs. Own day-to-day execution across multiple software and data-centric workstreams”
Industry & Context.
mathematical optimization; data analytics; resilient optimization of complex systems; aligns outcomes with operational goals; better decision making; anticipate assess, and mitigate the impacts of disruptions; Identify and remove blockers; Manage Risk, Issues and Tradeoffs; Proactively identify and manage program risks; Surface uncomfortable risks early, with practical mitigation options; Drive decisions rather than deferring them
TS/SCI Clearance Required, primarily operate remotely from the Washington, DC area, willingness to attend frequent in-person meetings with government and industry partners, Verifying the accuracy and authenticity of application materials, including by cross-referencing information you provide against publicly available sources and proprietary, Identifying indicators of potentially fraudulent, fabricated, or materially misleading application content, including but not limited to discrepancies between submitted materials and publicly available professional profiles, geographic anomalies, and fabricated work histories, Applications that are flagged through this process as containing indicators of fraud or material misrepresentation may be declined from further consideration
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years managing or leading software-intensive DoD programs, Experience as a PM or Deputy PM, Active TS/SCI Security Clearance, Currently reside in the Washington DC area
What You'll Do.
Drive Daily Execution of AI Enabled Software Programs, Own day-to-day execution across multiple software and data-centric workstreams, Translate capability goals into executable plans aligned to incremental, learning-driven delivery, Track tasking, dependencies, delivery status, and issue resolution across engineering and AI teams, Identify and remove blockers before they impact delivery, credibility, or user trust, Lead Forward-Leaning Software Acquisition and Delivery, Operate within DoD software acquisition pathways while actively pushing toward modern, software-first outcomes, Apply pragmatic, outcome-oriented acquisition thinking suited to fast-evolving AI systems, Help shape delivery strategies that balance: Speed vs.
rigor, Experimentation vs.
operational reliability, Innovation vs.
scalability, Push back on legacy, document-heavy, waterfall approaches that slow real delivery, Enable Agile / Hybrid Delivery in an AI Context, Operate comfortably in Agile and Hybrid delivery environments supporting AI-driven systems, Support sprint planning, release planning, backlog prioritization, and iterative capability drops, Ensure Agile practices enable learning, adaptation, and delivery — not process theater, Help teams manage the realities of AI development (model iteration, data dependency, evolving performance metrics), Operate Comfortably in AI-Foundational Systems, Partner effectively with engineers and data scientists, Support programs built on optimization engines, analytics pipelines, AI/ML models, and data-driven workflows, Act as Deputy / Acting Program Manager, Maintain full situational awareness across scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, and stakeholders, Step in for the Program Manager when needed to: Lead internal and external meetings, Make time-sensitive execution decisions, Communicate clearly with senior government and industry leaders, Manage Risk, Issues and Tradeoffs, Proactively identify and manage program risks — including technical, data, integration, and delivery risks, Maintain and actively use RAID logs and decision records, Surface uncomfortable risks early, with practical mitigation options, Drive decisions rather than deferring them.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partner closely with the Program Manager; owning the day-to-day execution heartbeat across engineering, LLM and AI/ML development, integration, cyber, cloud, and operational stakeholders; Partner effectively with engineers and data scientists; Lead internal and external meetings; Communicate clearly with senior government and industry leaders
Communication Scope
Communicate clearly with senior government and industry leaders
Process & Methodology
Drive Daily Execution of AI Enabled Software Programs, Translate capability goals into executable plans aligned to incremental, learning-driven delivery, Track tasking, dependencies, delivery status, and issue resolution, Identify and remove blockers, Lead Forward-Leaning Software Acquisition and Delivery, Help shape delivery strategies, Enable Agile / Hybrid Delivery in an AI Context, Support sprint planning, release planning, backlog prioritization, Act as Deputy / Acting Program Manager, Maintain full situational awareness across scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, and stakeholders, Manage Risk, Issues and Tradeoffs, Proactively identify and manage program risks, Maintain and actively use RAID logs and decision records, Drive decisions rather than deferring them
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