Cyber Portfolio Manager, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

19h•$99,000 - $225,000•Remote

About The Position

As a cyber mission specialist, you understand how emerging technologies, advanced research, and mission‑driven innovation shape the future of national security. At Booz Allen, you’ll use your expertise in cybersecurity, advanced analytics, and frontier R&D to help define, build, and grow a portfolio of next‑generation capabilities. We’re looking for a seasoned specialist who can pair deep technical insight with strategic business development to advance critical mission outcomes across the cyber landscape. In this role, you’ll lead cross‑functional teams as they evaluate emerging technologies, explore novel cyber approaches, and shape concepts for future mission needs. You’ll collaborate with technical performers, research partners, and mission stakeholders to assess system weaknesses, identify breakthrough opportunities, and translate complex technical findings into clear recommendations for senior leadership. You’ll use your research, analysis, and technology evaluation expertise to help develop mission‑aligned strategies, prototype concepts, and support decisions that influence long‑term capability investments. Your role will be central to identifying and maturing innovative ideas, guiding early‑stage technical development, and helping position integrated solutions for future mission adoption. If you want to help shape the next generation of cyber capabilities, working with mission‑focused teams and technical innovators, this is the opportunity for you. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

Experience leading or contributing to cybersecurity research, analysis, or advanced technical development
Knowledge of emerging cyber technologies, mission-aligned innovation, or early-stage capability evaluation
Ability to translate technical concepts into strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders
Top Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or engineering

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting R&D prototyping or advanced concept development for mission environments
Knowledge of full-spectrum cyber operations, cyber kill-chain, AI/ML-driven cybersecurity approaches, digital twin concepts, or vulnerability research and capability development
Ability to support business development, opportunity shaping, or early capture strategy
Master's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or engineering
OSCP, CISSP, or CEH Certification

Responsibilities

Lead cross‑functional teams as they evaluate emerging technologies, explore novel cyber approaches, and shape concepts for future mission needs.
Collaborate with technical performers, research partners, and mission stakeholders to assess system weaknesses, identify breakthrough opportunities, and translate complex technical findings into clear recommendations for senior leadership.
Use research, analysis, and technology evaluation expertise to help develop mission‑aligned strategies, prototype concepts, and support decisions that influence long‑term capability investments.
Identify and mature innovative ideas, guide early‑stage technical development, and help position integrated solutions for future mission adoption.