Defense Technology Portfolio Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Defense Technology Portfolio Lead to shape mission-driven technology by guiding programs across the DoD, Navy, and reserve components. Lead cross‑functional teams through the full delivery lifecycle, grow multimillion-dollar pipelines, and partner with senior clients to shape strategy and performance.

Requirements include 10+ years of DoD program management, a Secret clearance, a Bachelor's degree, and experience with low-code/no-code platforms such as Power Apps

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in program management for large-scale DoW or federal IT programs.
• 5+ years of experience supporting proposals and identifying, managing, and mitigating technical risks.
• 5+ years of experience managing complex technical projects and leading technical teams.]
• Experience developing and managing multimillion dollar pipelines, including shaping solutions and requirements.
• Experience with risk identification and risk mitigation.
• Knowledge of low-code or no-code platforms such as Power Apps or Foundry, Microsoft Cloud, and mission data platforms.
• Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a robust business pipeline, including tactical sales and whitespace expansion.
• Lead complex technical programs and manage high performing technical teams through the full delivery lifecycle.
• Deliver innovative, mission-aligned solutions across DoW and Navy portfolios.
• Collaborate with senior clients to guide strategy, performance, and mission outcomes.

Skills

Program management

Business development

Proposal development

Risk management

Technical leadership

Pipeline development

Low-code platforms

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power Apps

Foundry

Microsoft Cloud

War Data Platform

Job description

Defense Technology Portfolio Lead The Opportunity:

At Booz Allen, we empower people to change the world. As a Defense Technology Portfolio Lead, you'll help shape the future of mission driven technology by guiding high impact programs, advancing innovative solutions, and strengthening the operational capabilities of clients across the Department of War, including the Navy, expeditionary forces, and reserve components. In this role, you'll be responsible for building and leading program and project teams to support all aspects of the system delivery lifecycle successfully. You'll manage a broad portfolio supporting Navy initiatives, Fleet customers, and Marine Corps-aligned work, ensuring successful delivery of modern technical solutions that accelerate readiness and decision advantage. You'll maintain responsibility for providing guidance and direction on technical management, business management, risk management, solution or service delivery, and overall contract performance. You'll also maintain responsibility for reviewing the financial performance of existing programs. Additionally, you will be responsible for strategic growth by building and maturing multimillion dollar pipelines - identifying new opportunities, shaping emerging requirements, and expanding white space in mission areas that matter.

What You’ll Work On:

Develop and grow a robust business pipeline, including tactical sales, opportunity shaping, and whitespace expansion. Lead complex technical programs and manage high performing technical teams through the full delivery lifecycle. Deliver innovative, mission aligned solutions across DoW and Navy portfolios. Support low-code or no-code development efforts using platforms such as Power Apps and Foundry and leverage Microsoft Cloud and the War Data Platform. Contribute to analytics efforts, including AI-enabled insights to support operational decision-making. Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks to ensure delivery excellence. Collaborate closely with senior clients to guide strategy, performance, and mission outcomes. Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience with program management and business development for large-scale DoW or federal government IT programs
• 5+ years of experience supporting proposals and identifying, managing, and mitigating technical risks for complex programs
• 5+ years of experience managing complex technical projects and leading technical teams
• Experience developing and managing multimillion dollar pipelines, including shaping solutions and requirements
• Experience with risk identification and risk mitigation
• Knowledge of low-code or no-code platforms such as Power Apps or Foundry, Microsoft Cloud, and mission data platforms
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience establishing local senior-level customer relationships
• Experience with Navy programs
• Experience with AI/ML

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; 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 $142,900.00 to $266,000.00 (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

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Work Model

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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.

About Booz Allen

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