Booz Allen

ITPortfolioandModernizationLeader

$143–143k Monterey, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“IT Portfolio and Modernization Leader at Booz Allen. Skills: IT Portfolio Management, Digital Modernization, Enterprise Architecture, Federal IT Programs. Lead modernization initiatives. digital transformation”

What You'll Achieve.

advancing enterprise capabilities; improve mission outcomes

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

analytical skills

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, Secret clearance, TS/SCI clearance, identity verification process, advanced biometrics, artificial intelligence, expected to be on camera during interviews, reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity, 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, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

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

Nice to Have

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

What You'll Do.

Lead modernization initiatives

digital transformation

strategic growth initiatives

Serve as executive-level IT and business leader

advancing enterprise capabilities

Drive modernization of legacy systems

data-driven decision making

building trusted relationships

Oversee high-visibility portfolios

shape technology strategies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

lead cross-functional teams; building trusted relationships with DoW senior leadership; collaborate with colleagues; collaborate with customers

Communication Scope

briefing SES; General Officer or Flag Officer; senior DoW executives; communication skills; executive-level stakeholder management skills

Process & Methodology

manage enterprise-scale budgets, risk, schedules, acquisition strategies, stakeholder expectations

Full Job Description

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

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