DHS Portfolio Growth & Delivery Director

Aver, Llc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

AVER, LLC is seeking an experienced Director of DHS Portfolio Growth & Delivery to lead a growing portfolio of DHS IT modernization, digital transformation, and management consulting programs. This executive role drives portfolio growth, operational excellence, and client engagement with strategic partnerships across the federal landscape.

The candidate will oversee program execution, maintain P&L ownership, and cultivate executive relationships with DHS and federal law enforcement clients while

Qualifications

• 10+ years of federal government program delivery and portfolio management.
• Minimum of 5 years supporting DHS or federal law enforcement agencies in a program or portfolio capacity.
• Demonstrated success managing portfolio financial performance, including P&L responsibility.
• Experience developing strategic growth pipelines and capturing new federal opportunities.
• Proven experience with strategic planning, capture management, teaming, and business development.
• Experience leading enterprise IT modernization, digital transformation, or technology innovation initiatives.
• Strong executive communication and relationship management skills with government clients and industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership across multiple DHS programs delivering IT modernization, digital transformation, and management consulting services.
• Oversee portfolio operations, ensuring successful program execution, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and achievement of P&L objectives.
• Develop and execute account strategies that expand AVER's presence across DHS and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Build, strengthen, and maintain executive-level relationships with government clients, industry partners, and key stakeholders.
• Identify, shape, capture, and help win strategic opportunities through recompetes, task order growth, contract expansion, and new business pursuits.
• Collaborate with Capture, Business Development, and Proposal teams to support strategic growth initiatives.
• Lead implementation of AVER's Law Enforcement account strategy and identify opportunities for portfolio expansion.
• Drive technology innovation by partnering with practice leaders, technical SMEs, and engineering teams to develop new capabilities that support DHS mission requirements.
• Establish and grow strategic partnerships with industry leaders to expand technical capabilities and business opportunities.
• Mentor and develop program managers while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Represent AVER at industry conferences, customer engagements, networking events, and strategic forums.

Skills

Executive leadership

Portfolio growth

P&L management

Federal government programs

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

PMP certification preferred

Job description

AVER is seeking an experienced Director of DHS Portfolio Growth & Delivery to lead a growing portfolio of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs delivering Information Technology, Digital Transformation, and Management Consulting services. This executive leadership role is responsible for portfolio growth, operational excellence, client engagement, strategic partnerships, and successful program execution while driving innovation across the organization. A strategic leader with proven record of managing complex federal programs, developing growth pipelines, cultivating executive client relationships, and leading high-performing teams within DHS or other federal law enforcement agencies. Join a collaborative team who values AVER’s mission, focus, and culture of delivering exceptional client service with great people and transformative technology solutions that ensure Government mission success.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide executive leadership across multiple DHS programs delivering IT modernization, digital transformation, and management consulting services
• Oversee portfolio operations, ensuring successful program execution, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and achievement of profit and loss (P&L) objectives
• Develop and execute account strategies that expand AVER's presence across DHS and federal law enforcement agencies
• Build, strengthen, and maintain executive-level relationships with government clients, industry partners, and key stakeholders
• Identify, shape, capture, and help win strategic opportunities through recompetes, task order growth, contract expansion, and new business pursuits
• Collaborate with Capture, Business Development, and Proposal teams to support strategic growth initiatives
• Lead implementation of AVER's Law Enforcement account strategy and identify opportunities for portfolio expansion
• Drive technology innovation by partnering with practice leaders, technical SMEs, and engineering teams to develop new capabilities that support DHS mission requirements
• Establish and grow strategic partnerships with industry leaders to expand technical capabilities and business opportunities
• Mentor and develop program managers while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence
• Represent AVER at industry conferences, customer engagements, networking events, and strategic forums

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's degree preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

Experience Requirements:

• 10+ years of federal government experience leading program delivery, portfolio management, and business growth
• 5+ years supporting DHS or federal law enforcement agencies in a Program or Portfolio Management capacity
• Demonstrated success managing portfolio financial performance, including P&L responsibility.
• Experience developing strategic growth pipelines and identifying, shaping, capturing, and winning new federal opportunities
• Proven experience with strategic planning, capture management, teaming, and business development
• Experience leading enterprise IT modernization, digital transformation, or technology innovation initiatives
• Strong executive communication and relationship management skills with government clients and industry partners
• Ability and willingness to oversee existing program delivery while driving strategic growth initiatives
• Experience supporting multiple contract vehicles and task order environments.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies including AI/ML, cloud modernization, cybersecurity, data analytics, or biometrics
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams in a fast-paced federal consulting environment

Location:

• Washington DC
• REMOTE, Local to DMV

Compensation Package:

At AVER, we believe our people are the foundation of our success and are committed to providing meaningful work, competitive compensation, and a supportive environment where employees can grow while making a direct impact on critical Government missions. AVER offers a competitive total compensation package designed to support our employees both professionally and personally. Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and wellness coverage, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Target Salary: $ 165,000.00 - $ 200,000.00 /yr.

About Us:

AVER, LLC is a Data & Digital Transformation company that delivers exceptional client service with great people and transformative technology solutions to enable Government mission success. We provide customers with specialized technical skills and deep subject matter expertise focused on Homeland Security, Biometrics, Law Enforcement and Healthcare domains to meet the complex mission challenges today and tomorrow. We are a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that strives to provide a customer-centric experience building trusted partnerships with our clients and people.

AVER is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled