\nSean Papso promoted to President and Chief Growth Officer; Grant Schneider joins as Chief Operating and Programs Officer as Invictus becomes Red River\u2019s government services business unit<\/i><\/p>
CHANTILLY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Red River, a technology transformation company specializing in AI-driven cybersecurity and IT modernization solutions for government and enterprise customers, today announced two leadership appointments for Invictus, a Red River Company, as the business becomes Red River\u2019s government services business unit.<\/p>
\nSean Papso has been promoted to President and Chief Growth Officer of Invictus, a Red River Company. In this expanded role, Papso will lead Invictus with responsibility for continued profitable growth, customer alignment, program and mission performance and long-term business success across Red River\u2019s government services portfolio.<\/p>
\nRed River also announced that Grant Schneider has joined Invictus as Chief Operating and Programs Officer. Schneider will lead day-to-day operations, program delivery, profitability and operating discipline for Invictus while also helping scale the combined capabilities of Invictus and Red River.<\/p>
\n\u201cInvictus is a vital part of Red River\u2019s future and the foundation of our government services business unit,\u201d said Anthony Christie, Chief Executive Officer of Red River. \u201cSean understands the Invictus mission, customers, programs and people at a deep level and he has been central to the company\u2019s growth and operational execution. Grant brings exceptional national security, cybersecurity and federal technology leadership experience. Together, they give us the leadership structure to strengthen execution, accelerate growth and deliver mission outcomes for our government customers.\u201d<\/p>
\nPapso has played a key role in Invictus\u2019 growth across defense and intelligence customers, helping strengthen program delivery, customer engagement and business development. His promotion reflects Red River\u2019s continued commitment to customer continuity, operational performance and growth within highly sensitive government environments.<\/p>
\nSchneider brings deep experience at the intersection of national security, cybersecurity, enterprise technology and program execution. His background includes service as Federal Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Information Officer at the Defense Intelligence Agency, senior cybersecurity leadership at the White House and chief executive of a national security services company.<\/p>
\nRed River acquired Invictus in December 2025 to strengthen its cyber, intelligence and enterprise modernization capabilities for critical Department of War, Intelligence Community and federal civilian missions. Invictus brings elite cleared talent, advanced cyber capabilities, intelligence expertise and enterprise modernization experience, including support for highly sensitive and classified environments.<\/p>
\nAs Red River\u2019s government systems business unit, Invictus will continue to deliver mission-focused technology services for national security systems, including cyber operations, enterprise modernization, intelligence support, secure infrastructure, applied research and development and emerging technology integration.<\/p>
\n\u201cOur customers rely on us to deliver secure, resilient and mission-ready capabilities in some of the government\u2019s most critical environments,\u201d said Papso. \u201cI am honored to lead Invictus into this next phase as part of Red River. With Grant joining the leadership team, we are well positioned to deepen customer alignment, strengthen execution and scale our capabilities while preserving the mission focus that defines Invictus.\u201d<\/p>
\n\u201cInvictus and Red River are bringing together exceptional technical talent, strong customer relationships and a shared commitment to national security,\u201d said Schneider. \u201cI am excited to join the team and help drive operational excellence, program performance and scalable growth across the business.\u201d<\/p>
\nAbout Red River<\/b><\/p>
\nRed River brings together the ideal combination of talent, partners and products to disrupt the status quo in technology and drive success for business and government in ways previously unattainable. Red River serves organizations well beyond traditional technology integration, bringing more than 25 years of experience and mission-critical expertise in managed services, AI, cybersecurity, modern infrastructure, collaboration and cloud solutions. Learn more at www.redriver.com<\/a>.<\/p> \nAbout Invictus, a Red River Company<\/b><\/p> \nInvictus, a Red River company, is a leading provider of technology services for national security systems. Invictus provides enterprise-level engineering and operations support to national security systems, including advanced technologies, infrastructure and communications modernization support, cyber threat vulnerability assessments and mitigation strategies. Invictus also provides applied research and development through its corporate cyber lab, which focuses on integrating new technologies and research that advance the capabilities of cyber mission forces. Learn more at www.InvictusIC.com<\/a>.<\/p>