Project/Portfolio Manager

ValidaTek, Inc. • Arlington, VA

93d • $90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Portfolio Manager will provide technical and strategic support to DISA J6’s Portfolio Management (PfM) functions across infrastructure, platforms, end-user services, and delivery portfolios. This role serves as a trusted advisor to J6 stakeholders, offering expertise in technology portfolio planning, governance, and performance optimization. The Portfolio Manager will oversee portfolio alignment with mission priorities, develop executive-level documentation and briefings, and support data-driven decision-making to ensure operational efficiency and mission readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of technical experience supporting portfolio management functions (infrastructure, platform, end-user services, or delivery).
• Axelos ITIL v3 Certification.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Demonstrated experience developing technical briefings, architecture documents, business requirements, performance metrics, and business case analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief senior leaders and produce high-quality documentation.
• Experience working in a DoD or large-scale enterprise IT environment.

Nice To Haves

• Axelos ITIL v4 Certification.
• PMP Certification.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project/portfolio management methodologies.
• Prior experience supporting DISA or other DoD IT portfolio management functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical consultations and advisement to J6 stakeholders in support of portfolio management activities, ensuring alignment with enterprise IT strategies and mission objectives.
• Support the development and maintenance of portfolio roadmaps, performance metrics, and business case analyses to inform investment decisions.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings, white papers, and presentations to communicate portfolio status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Contribute to the development of architecture documents, business requirements, and governance frameworks supporting J6 portfolio operations.
• Collaborate with program managers, engineers, and leadership to evaluate and prioritize portfolio initiatives, ensuring effective resource allocation.
• Apply ITIL v3/v4 best practices to enhance service delivery, improve portfolio performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies to ensure portfolio stability and compliance with DoD policies.
• Establish and track performance indicators, ensuring portfolios deliver measurable value to the mission.
• Engage in stakeholder management, building strong relationships across DISA and DoD organizations to ensure effective portfolio governance.
• Provide leadership and guidance to teams contributing to portfolio execution, ensuring consistency, transparency, and accountability in portfolio processes.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees