Cyber Portfolio Manager, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, VA seeks a cyber mission specialist to lead development of mission-ready cyber capabilities and translate technical findings into strategic recommendations for senior leadership. You will guide early-stage development with cross-functional teams and research partners to shape future cyber solutions.

The role emphasizes deep technical insight, business development, and collaboration with mission stakeholders in a national-security context.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or contributing to cybersecurity research, analysis, or advanced technical development.
• Knowledge of emerging cyber technologies, mission-aligned innovation, or early-stage capability evaluation.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams evaluating emerging technologies and shaping concepts for future mission needs.
• Collaborate with technical performers, research partners, and mission stakeholders to assess weaknesses and opportunities.
• Translate complex technical findings into clear recommendations for senior leadership.
• Develop mission-aligned strategies, prototype concepts, and support long-term capability investments.

Skills

Cybersecurity research

Advanced technical development

Emerging cyber technologies

Strategic business development

Translation to senior leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Engineering

Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Engineering

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

As a cyber mission specialist, you understand how emerging technologies, advanced research, and mission‑driven innovation shape the future of national security. At Booz Allen, you’ll use your expertise in cybersecurity, advanced analytics, and frontier R&D to help define, build, and grow a portfolio of next‑generation capabilities. We’re looking for a seasoned specialist who can pair deep technical insight with strategic business development to advance critical mission outcomes across the cyber landscape.

In this role, you’ll lead cross‑functional teams as they evaluate emerging technologies, explore novel cyber approaches, and shape concepts for future mission needs. You’ll collaborate with technical performers, research partners, and mission stakeholders to assess system weaknesses, identify breakthrough opportunities, and translate complex technical findings into clear recommendations for senior leadership.

You’ll use your research, analysis, and technology evaluation expertise to help develop mission‑aligned strategies, prototype concepts, and support decisions that influence long‑term capability investments. Your role will be central to identifying and maturing innovative ideas, guiding early‑stage technical development, and helping position integrated solutions for future mission adoption.

If you want to help shape the next generation of cyber capabilities, working with mission‑focused teams and technical innovators, this is the opportunity for you.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

Experience leading or contributing to cybersecurity research, analysis, or advanced technical development

Knowledge of emerging cyber technologies, mission-aligned innovation, or early-stage capability evaluation

Ability to translate technical concepts into strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Engineering

Nice If You Have:

Experience supporting R&D prototyping or advanced concept development for mission environments

Knowledge of full-spectrum cyber operations, cyber kill-chain, AI/ML-driven cybersecurity approaches, digital twin concepts, or vulnerability research and capability development

Ability to support business development, opportunity shaping, or early capture strategy

Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Engineering

OSCP, CISSP, or CEH Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Cyber Portfolio Manager, Lead

The Opportunity:

As a cyber mission specialist, you understand how emerging technologies, advanced research, and mission‑driven innovation shape the future of national security. At Booz Allen, you’ll use your expertise in cybersecurity, advanced analytics, and frontier R&D to help define, build, and grow a portfolio of next‑generation capabilities. We’re looking for a seasoned specialist who can pair deep technical insight with strategic business development to advance critical mission outcomes across the cyber landscape.

In this role, you’ll lead cross‑functional teams as they evaluate emerging technologies, explore novel cyber approaches, and shape concepts for future mission needs. You’ll collaborate with technical performers, research partners, and mission stakeholders to assess system weaknesses, identify breakthrough opportunities, and translate complex technical findings into clear recommendations for senior leadership.

You’ll use your research, analysis, and technology evaluation expertise to help develop mission‑aligned strategies, prototype concepts, and support decisions that influence long‑term capability investments. Your role will be central to identifying and maturing innovative ideas, guiding early‑stage technical development, and helping position integrated solutions for future mission adoption.

If you want to help shape the next generation of cyber capabilities, working with mission‑focused teams and technical innovators, this is the opportunity for you.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience leading or contributing to cybersecurity research, analysis, or advanced technical development

• Knowledge of emerging cyber technologies, mission-aligned innovation, or early-stage capability evaluation

• Ability to translate technical concepts into strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders

• Top Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Engineering

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting R&D prototyping or advanced concept development for mission environments

• Knowledge of full-spectrum cyber operations, cyber kill-chain, AI/ML-driven cybersecurity approaches, digital twin concepts, or vulnerability research and capability development

• Ability to support business development, opportunity shaping, or early capture strategy

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Engineering

• OSCP, CISSP, or CEH Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.