IT Portfolio and Modernization Leader

IT Portfolio and Modernization Leader

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

The projected compensation range for this position is $ to $ (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.

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.