Cyber Portfolio Manager, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton • McLean, VA

2d • $99,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking a seasoned cyber mission specialist to help define, build, and grow a portfolio of next-generation capabilities. The role combines technical expertise in cybersecurity, advanced analytics, and frontier research and development with strategic business development to advance national security mission outcomes.

The Cyber Portfolio Manager leads cross-functional teams evaluating emerging technologies, exploring novel cyber approaches, and shaping concepts for future mission needs. The role collaborates with technical performers, research partners, and mission stakeholders to assess system weaknesses, identify opportunities, and translate technical findings into recommendations for senior leadership.

The position uses research, analysis, and technology evaluation to develop mission-aligned strategies, prototype concepts, and inform long-term capability investment decisions. It also identifies and matures innovative ideas, guides early-stage technical development, and helps position integrated solutions for future mission adoption.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting R&D prototyping or advanced concept development for mission environments.
• Knowledge of full-spectrum cyber operations, the 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 evaluating emerging technologies and novel cyber approaches.
• Shape concepts for future mission needs.
• Collaborate with technical performers, research partners, and mission stakeholders.
• Assess system weaknesses and identify breakthrough opportunities.
• Translate complex technical findings into clear recommendations for senior leadership.
• Develop mission-aligned strategies and prototype concepts.
• Support decisions that influence long-term capability investments.
• Identify and mature innovative ideas and guide early-stage technical development.
• Help position integrated solutions for future mission adoption.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior