Cyber Portfolio Manager, Lead
Booz Allen Hamilton
- Location
- McLean, VA
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Salary
- $99k – $225k/yr
- H-1B history
- 9 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
Skills
About this role
Cyber Portfolio Manager, Lead The Opportunity: As a cyber mission specialist, you understand how emerging technologies, advanced research, and mission‑driven innovation shape the future of national security. At Booz Allen, you’ll use your expertise in cybersecurity, advanced analytics, and frontier R&D to help define, build, and grow a portfolio of next‑generation capabilities. We’re looking for a seasoned specialist who can pair deep technical insight with strategic business development to advance critical mission outcomes across the cyber landscape. In this role, you’ll lead cross‑functional teams as they evaluate emerging technologies, explore novel cyber approaches, and shape concepts for future mission needs. You’ll collaborate with technical performers, research partners, and mission stakeholders to assess system weaknesses, identify breakthrough opportunities, and translate complex technical findings into clear recommendations for senior leadership. You’ll use your research, analysis, and technology evaluation expertise to help develop mission‑aligned strategies, prototype concepts, and support decisions that influence long‑term capability investments. Your role will be central to identifying and maturing innovative ideas, guiding early‑stage technical development, and helping position integrated solutions for future mission adoption. If you want to help shape the next generation of cyber capabilities, working with mission‑focused teams and technical innovators, this is the opportunity for you. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: Experience leading or contributing to cybersecurity research, analysis, or advanced technical development Knowledge of emerging cyber technologies, mission-aligned innovation, or early-stage capability evaluation Ability to translate technical concepts into strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders Top Secret clearance Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or engineering Nice If You Have: Experience supporting R&D prototyping or advanced concept development for mission environments Knowledge of full-spectrum cyber operations, cyber kill-chain, AI/ML-driven cybersecurity approaches, digital twin concepts, or vulnerability research and capability development Ability to support business development, opportunity shaping, or early capture strategy Master's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or engineering OSCP, CISSP, or CEH Certification 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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position