Cyber Portfolio Manager, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

1d•$99,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a cyber mission specialist at Booz Allen, the Cyber Portfolio Manager will use expertise in cybersecurity, advanced analytics, and frontier research and development to define, build, and grow a portfolio of next-generation capabilities. The role combines technical insight with strategic business development to advance mission outcomes across the cyber landscape. The position leads cross-functional teams evaluating emerging technologies, exploring novel cyber approaches, and shaping concepts for future mission needs. It works with technical performers, research partners, and mission stakeholders to assess system weaknesses, identify opportunities, and translate complex technical findings into recommendations for senior leadership. The role applies research, analysis, and technology evaluation expertise to develop mission-aligned strategies, prototype concepts, and support decisions affecting long-term capability investments. It identifies and matures innovative ideas, guides early-stage technical development, and helps position integrated solutions for future mission adoption.

Requirements

5+ 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 required.
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, exploring novel cyber approaches, and shaping concepts for future mission needs.
Collaborate with technical performers, research partners, and mission stakeholders to assess system weaknesses and identify breakthrough opportunities.
Translate complex technical findings and concepts into clear strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
Develop mission-aligned strategies and prototype concepts, and support decisions influencing long-term capability investments.
Identify and mature innovative ideas and guide early-stage technical development.
Help position integrated solutions for future mission adoption.