IT Portfolio and Modernization Leader

Posted:
6/27/2026, 10:37:58 PM

Location(s):
Virginia, United States ⋅ McLean, Virginia, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

Workplace Type:
Remote

Pay:
$143k–$266k/yr

IT Portfolio and Modernization Leader

The Opportunity: 
Lead mission-critical modernization, digital transformation, and strategic growth initiatives supporting the DoW. Serve as an executive-level IT and business leader responsible for advancing enterprise capabilities across identity, personnel, benefits, readiness, and data platforms that support millions of service members, veterans, civilians, and beneficiaries. Drive modernization of legacy systems, cloud adoption, data-driven decision making, and AI-enabled solutions while building trusted relationships with DoW senior leadership. Oversee high-visibility portfolios, lead cross-functional teams, and shape technology strategies that improve mission outcomes across the defense enterprise. 

You Have:

  • 10+ years of experience leading large-scale IT programs, digital modernization efforts, and enterprise portfolios supporting DoW or federal missions
  • Experience managing and growing complex programs supporting personnel and pay systems, identity management, or enterprise data platforms 
  • Experience leading the modernization of mission-critical systems supporting personnel, readiness, identity, benefits, human resources (HR), or data management functions 
  • Experience briefing SES, General Officer or Flag Officer, and senior DoW executives on modernization strategy, portfolio performance, and technology investments 
  • Knowledge of DoW mission areas, including identity management, personnel and readiness data, benefits eligibility, and enterprise data services 
  • Ability to translate policy, operational, and technical requirements into executable modernization roadmaps 
  • Ability to manage enterprise-scale budgets, risk, schedules, acquisition strategies, and stakeholder expectations 
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
  • Secret clearance  
  • Bachelor's degree 

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience modernizing large-scale personnel, identity, HR, benefits, or readiness systems within the DoW enterprise 
  • Experience driving business development, capture, and proposal strategy in the federal health IT, HR IT, or DoW modernization markets 
  • Possession of strong analytical, communication, and executive-level stakeholder management skills
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • PMP and ITIL Certifications

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; 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 $142,900.00 to $266,000.00 (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.

Booz Allen

Website: https://www.boozallen.com/

Headquarter Location: Mclean, Virginia, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1914

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

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