Naval Acquisition Portfolio Director

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 163,000 - 303,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Naval Acquisition Portfolio Director to lead growth and management of Navy-aligned business, focusing on the PAEs market segment. You will build and lead teams capable of delivering complex technology and mission solutions for the Navy and DoW, providing delivery leadership, business management, and client management.

You will shape strategic initiatives, develop scalable solutions, and oversee BD, capture, contracts, and budgets while coordinating with senior

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in business development and management oversight of large-scale DoW programs, including Navy initiatives.
• 10+ years mentoring and leading leaders to win new business and manage large captures and proposals, including Navy environments.
• Experience integrating private sector technology or partnerships into Navy or DoW environments.
• Experience conducting strategic assessments of new technologies for Navy missions.
• Experience managing teams in engineering, AI, and data science for Navy delivery.
• Experience managing contracts (FFP, T&M, Cost-Plus).
• Ability to communicate with C-Suite and senior Navy leadership.
• Ability to build relationships within the Navy.
• Secret clearance and Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic growth and management of Navy-aligned portfolios, including PAEs.
• Direct all business development, capture, and contract oversight activities.
• Build and lead cross-disciplinary teams and strategic partnerships to execute Navy-focused strategies.

Skills

Senior leadership

Navy programs

Team building

C-Suite communication

Contract management

Public sector

Strategic partnerships

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

The Opportunity

Serve as a strategic business leader, specializing in the growth and management of a portfolio of Navy-aligned business, with a particular emphasis on the Naval Program Acquisition Executive (PAE) market segment. Build and lead teams that can win and successfully deliver complex advanced technology and mission solutions for the Navy and DoW. Provide delivery leadership, business management, and client management by leveraging deep expertise in the Navy and DoW. Apply innovative thinking and technical acumen to drive organic technology-focused business growth across the PAEs. Maintain responsibility for shaping strategic initiatives and developing scalable solutions. Lead cross-disciplinary teams and strategic partnerships to develop and execute business strategies aligned to Navy objectives. Direct all aspects of business development and capture, contract oversight, and financial and budget control. Demonstrate proven experience managing various contract types with a focus on FFP contracts for DoW clients, ensuring compliance, performance, and value delivery.

Job Number: R0248215

Naval Acquisition Portfolio Director

The Opportunity

Serve as a strategic business leader, specializing in the growth and management of a portfolio of Navy-aligned business, with a particular emphasis on the Naval Program Acquisition Executive (PAE) market segment. Build and lead teams that can win and successfully deliver complex advanced technology and mission solutions for the Navy and DoW. Provide delivery leadership, business management, and client management by leveraging deep expertise in the Navy and DoW. Apply innovative thinking and technical acumen to drive organic technology-focused business growth across the PAEs. Maintain responsibility for shaping strategic initiatives and developing scalable solutions. Lead cross-disciplinary teams and strategic partnerships to develop and execute business strategies aligned to Navy objectives. Direct all aspects of business development and capture, contract oversight, and financial and budget control. Demonstrate proven experience managing various contract types with a focus on FFP contracts for DoW clients, ensuring compliance, performance, and value delivery.

You Have

• 15+ years of experience with business development and management oversight of large-scale DoW programs, including Navy-specific initiatives
• 10+ years of experience mentoring, developing, and managing highly productive leaders and a team that can win new business, develop solutions, and lead large-scale, complex captures and proposals, including in Navy environments
• Experience integrating private sector technology, processes, or partnerships into Navy or broader DoW mission environments
• Experience performing strategic assessments of new technologies and conducting background research to evaluate and select best-fit solutions for Navy missions
• Experience managing teams of professionals in engineering, AI, and data science disciplines, including Navy client delivery
• Experience managing contractual matters, including FFP, T&M, and Cost-Plus contracts
• Ability to communicate effectively across internal and external organizations up to the C-Suite level, including senior Navy leadership
• Ability to form relationships within the Navy
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have

• Experience developing and selling advanced technology products and solutions to Navy clients
• Experience with public speaking at industry conferences or events, including Navy-focused forums
• Master's degree

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 $162,800.00 to $303,000.00 (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 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.