Portfolio Director, Air and Space Force Programs

Parsons Corporation•USA VA (Virtual Office), VA

2d•$157,500 - $283,500

About The Position

The Portfolio Director, Air and Space Force Programs provides strategic and operational leadership for a portfolio supporting U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force customers. The portfolio includes large IDIQ, task order, and multi-award contract vehicles. The Director oversees program execution, portfolio performance, client relationships, compliance, and resource alignment across Air and Space Force customers and missions. Working closely with program managers, technical leaders, and operations, contracts, finance, and business development teams, the Portfolio Director is accountable for delivery excellence, financial performance, customer satisfaction, and strategic expansion across Air and Space Force accounts. The role also provides leadership to program managers and cross-functional teams, manages portfolio risks and performance issues, and supports business growth through recompetes, task order pursuits, and on-contract expansion. This position is part of Parsons' Federal Solutions team. Travel of up to 50% is required. No security clearance is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
20 or more years of experience managing federal defense programs, contracts, or portfolios.
Experience overseeing large IDIQ, task order-based, or multi-program contracts supporting Air Force, Space Force, or other DoD customers.
Strong understanding of federal contracting, program delivery, and client management.
Demonstrated leadership, financial management, and communication skills.
Experience leading change management initiatives in complex, multi-program environments.
Ability to drive organizational and project-level change, including stakeholder engagement, communication, and training.
Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee a portfolio of Air Force and Space Force programs and contract vehicles.
Ensure successful execution of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and compliance requirements, proactively managing changes in project scope, requirements, and client priorities.
Manage portfolio financial performance, including revenue, forecasting, margin, and resource planning, and assess and communicate the financial impacts of change to management.
Build and maintain strong client relationships with Air Force, Space Force, and related stakeholders.
Provide leadership and guidance to program managers and cross-functional teams.
Identify and mitigate risks, resolve performance issues, and drive continuous improvement.
Support business growth through recompetes, task order pursuits, and on-contract expansion opportunities.
Apply change management best practices to adapt to new business opportunities and market conditions.
Coordinate with contracts, finance, operations, and business development teams to ensure portfolio success.