Portfolio Management Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Alexandria, VA seeks a Portfolio Management Specialist to lead the DoD portfolio, guiding programs from concept to completion. You will manage day-to-day work and ensure alignment with client objectives, quality standards, and timelines.

You will analyze policies, develop executive-level briefings, and craft information papers for senior leaders, while maintaining a Secret clearance and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working for the DoD, Joint Staff, or a Service-level staff office and developing executive-level briefings and deliverables.
• Experience drafting talking points and summaries for senior leaders.
• Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as portfolio lead for a DoD customer and manage projects through their lifecycle.
• Analyze policies and processes to identify improvements for the client’s portfolio.
• Communicate effectively to ensure client objectives and quality standards are met.
• Manage day-to-day project execution and reporting.

Skills

DoD experience

Executive briefs

Written products

Talking points

Project execution oversight

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Portfolio Management Specialist

The Opportunity: As a portfolio management specialist, knowing the complexities of supporting a project from concept to completion is essential. Many programs require a significant investment of limited resources, and it is imperative to keep a project on a productive path. That is why a seasoned project management specialist who can help ensure success through careful analysis and effective communication is needed. You will serve as a portfolio lead for a DoW customer and be responsible for the day-to-day management of various projects as assigned by the customer, throughout an entire lifecycle. You will analyze existing policies and processes to identify organizational improvements that streamline the client’s portfolio. The work performed in support of this customer will have direct impacts upon U.S. defense priorities. The real impact of project management comes from communication to ensure the client achieves their objectives and goals, while meeting our quality standards. At Booz Allen, we recognize that we must continuously grow as a team to bring the best support to our clients. This position is an opportunity to influence a meaningful mission, while learning how to develop and manage program strategy. This position is located in Alexandria, VA. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience working for the DoD, Joint Staff, or a Service-level staff office and developing executive-level briefings and deliverables
• Experience developing written products and information papers, briefings, and presentations
• Experience drafting talking points and summaries for senior leaders
• Experience evaluating and overseeing project execution of near-term, mid-term, and long-term assignments
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with acquisition
• Experience working with international partners in a defense context
• Experience drafting and revising congressional reports and inquiries
• Experience with foreign military sales or conducting international business

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.

• health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• paid leave
• professional development
• tuition assistance
• work-life programs
• 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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (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.

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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.

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About Booz Allen

Booz Allen is an advanced technology company. We build commercial-grade products and solutions for America’s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities.

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.

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.

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