Air Power Defense Portfolio Director

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 symposia, 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 including operations, growth strategy, and technical delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead Air Force operational missions, R&D, acquisition, and test functions across Air Force or Navy programs
• Deliver executive leadership and oversight for Aviation systems or services programs and organizations
• Engage with current Aviation technology trends, including AI, Electronic Warfare, Hypersonic, Digital Engineering, Autonomous and Unmanned, Supply Chain, and Advanced Data Analytics
• Manage a portfolio of clients and programs, including managing and developing people
• Analyze current needs and identify viable business development opportunities in the Air Force and broader DoD market space
• Participate in industry forums, events, symposia, and publishing and speaking engagements

Requirements

• 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 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• Work-life programs and dependent care
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of company 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.

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $162,800.00 to $303,000.00 (annualized USD). Salary 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.

Schedule

This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Work model expectations:

• Remote: Primarily remote, with occasional in-person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: Frequent work from a Booz Allen facility, aligned with leadership expectations and role needs. May also require work from or visits to a customer facility.
• Onsite: Work primarily performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, collaborating directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings to support engagement and effective communication.