Intelligence Solutions Portfolio Lead

Technergetics • Utica, NY

1d • $185,000 - $250,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Technergetics is hiring an Intelligence Solutions Portfolio Lead to establish and grow a new business unit serving the Intelligence Community (IC). The role combines business strategy, product and solution development, customer engagement, team leadership, program oversight, and development of the secure facilities needed to support the unit. The successful candidate will build the organization from the ground up and guide it toward becoming a revenue-generating business unit.

The role is based in Utica, New York, and includes approximately 25% travel to customer and client sites within and outside the Utica-Rome area. It is a full-time, exempt position. The salary range is $185,000–$250,000 annually, with the final offer dependent on qualifications, education, and experience. U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one are required; the candidate must also be eligible for SCI access.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a listed or closely related discipline and at least 10 years of progressive experience, including significant support to the IC or comparable national security customers and operations. The candidate will work with company leadership and technical teams to translate R&D capabilities into customer-relevant solutions, build customer and partner relationships, and develop the facilities and workforce needed to support the portfolio. Initial supervisory scope will be small and is expected to grow with the unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, computer engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, physics, cybersecurity, business, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience, including significant work supporting the IC or comparable national security customers and operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading the growth of a business unit, program, or line of business, with budget accountability.
• Experience in classified operations and knowledge of secure facility requirements, including facility planning, build-out, or accreditation.
• Strong understanding of the IC landscape, acquisition processes, and customer needs.
• Skills in business planning, financial management, and capture and proposal leadership.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), and applicable facility security standards.
• Ability to translate advanced R&D capabilities into customer-relevant solutions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills at executive and customer levels.
• Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Active Top Secret clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain one, with eligibility for SCI access.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in engineering, computer science, physics, cybersecurity, business, or a related field.
• Direct experience designing or managing SCIFs or other accredited secure spaces.
• Experience in quantum, software, AI, cyber, or advanced R&D environments.
• Strong existing relationships within the IC, Department of War (DoW), and industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of a business unit applying Technergetics’ R&D, quantum, software, and engineering capabilities to IC customers.
• Define the business unit’s mission, target customers, strategy, offerings, and multi-year growth plan, and obtain leadership approval.
• Develop unit plans with company leadership, including revenue targets, staffing, budgets, and investment requirements.
• Map company capabilities, technologies, and staff expertise to IC needs and identify gaps to address through hiring, partnerships, or internal development.
• Structure and staff the unit in coordination with Human Resources, program leadership, and hiring managers, including defining roles, recruiting cleared talent, and establishing reporting lines.
• Oversee the unit’s operations, program delivery, financial performance, and staff development once established.
• Supervise and mentor staff, set objectives, and conduct performance reviews.
• Regularly report unit performance, risks, and opportunities to the President and executive leadership.
• Lead planning, development, and growth of facilities supporting the IC portfolio, including secure and accredited spaces as required.
• Define facility requirements from customer, contract, and security standards and translate them into scopes, budgets, and timelines.
• Work with the Facility Security Officer, company leadership, and government sponsors on secure-space accreditation and approval.
• Support facility design and coordinate with contractors and vendors during planning and execution.
• Align facility capacity and expansion with the unit’s customer pipeline and staffing plan.
• Maintain facility compliance with applicable security, safety, and contractual requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with IC customers, prime contractors, and teaming partners.
• Lead capture and proposal activities for IC opportunities, coordinating with other business units and technical leads.
• Ensure pursuits and resulting contracts comply with applicable FAR/DFARS and customer security requirements.
• Coordinate with R&D, software, and quantum team leads to apply technical staff and capabilities effectively to Intelligence work.
• Participate in executive planning and contribute to company-wide strategy and growth decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a 3% company contribution and a 3% company match
• Generous paid time off, including a birthday PTO gift day
• 11 federal holidays per year
• Three weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
• Annual technology allowance
• Referral bonuses and professional recognition awards
• Healthcare stipends
• Tuition/education reimbursement once eligibility requirements are met
• Flexible daily start and stop times for most projects and positions

What This Job Offers

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