Air Power Defense Portfolio Director

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an executive to drive the Air Power business and expand leadership in the Air Force market. You will guide client engagement, industry participation, and strategic communications to position Booz Allen as a premier advanced-technology partner.

Leverage 15+ years in Air Force operations and aviation systems, plus DoD business development relationships and a Top Secret clearance, to accelerate readiness and program success across Navy, DoD and allied domains.

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading Air Force operational missions, R&D, acquisition and test.
• 5+ years of executive leadership for Aviation systems programs and organizations.
• Experience with AI, Electronic Warfare, Hypersonic, Digital Engineering, Autonomous and Unmanned systems.
• Experience managing a portfolio of DoD clients and developing people.
• Top Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Executive to advance the Air Power business and Booz Allen's leadership in the Air Force market space.
• Expand Booz Allen's position as a leader in the Air Force market space and strengthen client engagements.
• Participate in industry forums, events, symposiums, publishing, and speaking engagements to boost visibility.
• Inform senior Air Force clients about emerging solutions to accelerate readiness and modernization.
• Track Air Force requirements and provide market intelligence to inform strategy and opportunities.
• Review and adjust business and contract portfolio, capabilities, and talent to maintain growth and delivery quality.

Skills

Air Force Ops

Executive Leadership

Aviation Systems

Business Development

Top Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Serve as an Executive to advance the rapidly growing Air Power business
• Expand Booz Allen's position as a leader in the Air Force market space
• Expand and strengthen client engagements
• Participate in industry forums, events, symposiums, publishing, and speaking engagements
• Build the Booz Allen brand as an advanced technology company
• Inform senior Air Force clients about emerging solutions to accelerate Air Force readiness
• Track Air Force requirements and provide market intelligence
• Enhance education on Air Force strategy, requirements, and budgeting
• Provide leadership to next-level leaders supporting Aerospace, Global Defense, and National Security strategy
• Review and recommend adjustments to business and contract portfolio, capabilities, and talent
• Ensure quality delivery across operations, growth strategy, and technical delivery

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience leading Air Force operational missions, R&D, acquisition, and test functions across Air Force or Navy programs
• 5+ years of experience delivering executive leadership and oversight for Aviation systems or services programs and organizations
• Experience with current Aviation technology trends, including AI, Electronic Warfare, Hypersonic, Digital Engineering, Autonomous and Unmanned, Supply Chain, and Advanced Data Analytics
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients and programs and managing and developing people
• Ability to analyze current needs and identify viable business development opportunities in the Air Force and broader DoD market space
• Top Secret clearance required
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with business development, including established relationships in the Washington Metro Area
• Experience with Air Force organizations, including Air Force R&D, HQ Air Force, Major Commands, and Combatant Commands

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive leadership in Air Force operational missions and business development, with a strong focus on emerging Aviation technologies and client engagement strategies. Proven ability to enhance organizational capabilities and deliver quality across technical and operational domains.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 15+ Years Leading Air Force Operational Missions
• Executive Leadership for Aviation Systems
• Experience with Current Aviation Technology Trends
• Top Secret Clearance
• Business Development in DoD Market Space

Hard Skills

• Air Force Operational Missions
• Aviation Systems Oversight
• Business Development
• Market Intelligence Analysis
• Advanced Data Analytics
• Digital Engineering
• Electronic Warfare
• Hypersonic Technology
• Autonomous Systems
• Unmanned Systems

Soft Skills

• Client Engagement
• Leadership Development
• Strategic Communication
• Relationship Building
• Team Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Top Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Air Force
• Aerospace
• Global Defense
• National Security
• Washington Metro Area
• R&D
• Acquisition
• Combatant Commands
• Major Commands
• HQ Air Force