Strategic Portfolio Director, NAVFAC & USCG Programs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Portfolio Director for NAVFAC & USCG to provide strategic and operational leadership across a portfolio of programs. You will collaborate with program managers, contracts, and finance to ensure successful delivery, client satisfaction, and sustained portfolio growth.

The role demands executive leadership, strong financial acumen, and experience with multi-program contracts in the DoD space.

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.
• Demonstrated leadership, financial management, and communication skills.
• Experience leading change management initiatives in complex, multi-program environments.
• Ability to travel up to 50% (Approx. 2 weeks out of the month)

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.
• Manage portfolio financial performance, including revenue, forecasting, margin, and resource planning.
• 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.
• Coordinate with contracts, finance, operations, and business development teams to ensure portfolio success.

Skills

20+ years experience

PE or PMP

Active security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Parsons is seeking a Portfolio Director for NAVFAC & USCG to provide strategic and operational leadership across a portfolio of programs. You will collaborate with program managers, contracts, and finance to ensure successful delivery, client satisfaction, and sustained portfolio growth.

The role demands executive leadership, strong financial acumen, and experience with multi-program contracts in the DoD space.