Portfolio Director, Defense Programs (NAVFAC & USCG)

Parsons; United States; On-site; USD 158,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

paid time off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k)

life insurance

flexible work schedules

holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a seasoned Portfolio Director for NAVFAC and USCG programs. You will lead a portfolio of large IDIQ task orders and multi-award contracts, guiding program execution, risk management, and financial performance while partnering with NAVFAC, USCG, and related stakeholders.

Reporting to the Federal Solutions leadership, you will align resources, drive change, and pursue recompetes and expansion opportunities, ensuring delivery excellence and customer satisfaction across DoD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 20+ years of experience managing federal defense programs, contracts, or portfolios.
• Experience overseeing large IDIQ, task order-based, or multi-program contracts supporting NAVFAC, USCG, or other DoD customers.
• Strong understanding of federal contracting, program delivery, and client management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of NAVFAC and USCG programs and contract vehicles.
• Ensure successful execution of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and compliance requirements including proactive management of changes in project scope, requirements, and client priorities.
• Manage portfolio financial performance, including revenue, forecasting, margin, and resource planning with a focus on assessing and communicating the financial impacts of change to management.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with NAVFAC, USCG, and related stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and guidance to program managers and cross-functional teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve performance issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• Support business growth through recompetes, task order pursuits, and on-contract expansion opportunities leveraging change management best practices to adapt to new business opportunities and market conditions.
• Coordinate with contracts, finance, operations, and business development teams to ensure portfolio success.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Communication

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

PE or PMP certification

Job description

Parsons is seeking a seasoned Portfolio Director for NAVFAC and USCG programs. You will lead a portfolio of large IDIQ task orders and multi-award contracts, guiding program execution, risk management, and financial performance while partnering with NAVFAC, USCG, and related stakeholders.

Reporting to the Federal Solutions leadership, you will align resources, drive change, and pursue recompetes and expansion opportunities, ensuring delivery excellence and customer satisfaction across DoD