Air Power Defense Portfolio Director

Air Power Defense Portfolio Director

The Opportunity:

Serve as an Executive to advance our rapidly growing Air Power business, encompassing mission-focused technology bringing speed to outcomes. Expand Booz Allen’s position as a leader in the Air Force market space by expanding and strengthening client engagements as well as participate in industry forums, events and symposiums, and publishing and speaking engagements. Build the Booz Allen brand as an advanced technology company informing senior Air Force clients about emerging solutions to accelerate Air Force readiness. Track Air Force requirements, provide market intelligence, and enhance education on the Air Force strategy, requirements, and budgeting. Provide leadership to next level leaders supporting the broader Aerospace, Global Defense, and National Security strategy agenda through reviewing and recommending adjustments to business and contract portfolio, capabilities, and talent. Ensure quality delivery across all aspects of the business portfolio include operations, growth strategy, and technical delivery. 

You Have:

• 15+ years of experience leading Air Force operational missions, R&D, acquisition, and test functions across Air Force or Navy programs

• 5+ years of experience with delivering executive leadership and oversight for Aviation systems or services programs and organizations 

• Experience with current Aviation technology trends, including AI, Electronic Warfare, Hypersonic, Digital Engineering, Autonomous and Unmanned, Supply Chain, and Advanced Data Analytics

• Experience with managing a portfolio of clients and programs and managing and developing people

• Ability to analyze current needs and identify viable business development opportunities in the Air Force and broader DoD market space

• Top Secret clearance 

• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with business development, including established relationships in the Washington Metro Area

• Experience with Air Force organizations, including the Air Force R&D, HQ Air Force, Major Commands, and the Combatant Commands

• Master's degree

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $162,800.00 to $303,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.