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Norfolk,VA,US
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Defense Technology Portfolio Lead
The Opportunity:
At Booz Allen, we empower people to change the world. As a Defense Technology Portfolio Lead, you'll help shape the future of mission driven technology by guiding high impact programs, advancing innovative solutions, and strengthening the operational capabilities of clients across the Department of War, including the Navy, expeditionary forces, and reserve components.
In this role, you'll be responsible for building and leading program and project teams to support all aspects of the system delivery lifecycle successfully. You'll manage a broad portfolio supporting Navy initiatives, Fleet customers, and Marine Corps-aligned work, ensuring successful delivery of modern technical solutions that accelerate readiness and decision advantage. You'll maintain responsibility for providing guidance and direction on technical management, business management, risk management, solution or service delivery, and overall contract performance. You'll also maintain responsibility for reviewing the financial performance of existing programs. Additionally, you will be responsible for strategic growth by building and maturing multimillion dollar pipelines-identifying new opportunities, shaping emerging requirements, and expanding white space in mission areas that matter.
What You'll Work On:

• Develop and grow a robust business pipeline, including tactical sales, opportunity shaping, and whitespace expansion.
• Lead complex technical programs and manage high performing technical teams through the full delivery lifecycle.
• Deliver innovative, mission aligned solutions across DoW and Navy portfolios.
• Support low-code or no-code development efforts using platforms such as Power Apps and Foundry and leverage Microsoft Cloud and the War Data Platform.
• Contribute to analytics efforts, including AI-enabled insights to support operational decision-making.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks to ensure delivery excellence.
• Collaborate closely with senior clients to guide strategy, performance, and mission outcomes.

Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:

• 10+ years of experience with program management and business development for large-scale DoW or federal government IT programs
• 5+ years of experience supporting proposals and identifying, managing, and mitigating technical risks for complex programs
• 5+ years of experience managing complex technical projects and leading technical teams
• Experience developing and managing multimillion dollar pipelines, including shaping solutions and requirements
• Experience with risk identification and risk mitigation
• Knowledge of low-code or no-code platforms such as Power Apps or Foundry, Microsoft Cloud, and mission data platforms
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience establishing local senior-level customer relationships
• Experience with Navy programs
• Experience with AI/ML

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 $142,900.00 to $266,000.00 (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 on 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.
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