Portfolio Director

Residency

All applicants must currently reside in the United States

Overview

BigBear.ai

is seeking an experienced

Portfolio Manager

to lead strategic planning, program oversight, and performance management across a portfolio of government contracts. This role requires a seasoned professional who can balance strategic vision with operational execution while maintaining strong relationships with government customers and internal stakeholders.

What you will do

Portfolio Strategy & Planning
Develop and execute comprehensive portfolio strategy aligned with corporate goals, customer priorities, and growth objectives
Identify and evaluate upcoming contract opportunities, recompetes, contract extensions, and new business development prospects
Drive strategic decision-making to optimize portfolio performance and competitive positioning
Program & Contract Oversight
Monitor health, performance, and compliance across multiple concurrent government programs
Ensure programs meet all contract requirements, milestones, deliverables, and customer expectations
Identify and manage cross-program risks, dependencies, resource constraints, and issues requiring executive attention
Provide oversight and guidance to Program Managers to ensure consistent execution standards
Financial Management
Own portfolio-level financial performance including revenue, profitability, bookings, backlog, and forecasting
Monitor program financial metrics and proactively address variances from plan
Balance staffing levels and resource allocation against funded work and anticipated contract awards
Support budget development and financial planning processes
Resource & Workforce Planning
Collaborate with Operations, Program Managers, and Talent Acquisition to forecast hiring requirements across the portfolio
Anticipate staffing needs based on program ramps, transitions, incumbent capture strategies, attrition trends, and skill/clearance requirements
Prioritize and allocate resources across programs based on contractual commitments and strategic business priorities
Develop workforce strategies that support both current operations and future growth
Customer & Stakeholder Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with senior government customers and internal executive leadership
Understand evolving customer priorities, mission requirements, and emerging needs
Ensure consistent, high-quality customer engagement across all portfolio programs
Serve as primary point of escalation for customer concerns and strategic discussions
Risk & Compliance
Identify, assess, and manage portfolio-level risks including contractual, financial, staffing, security, and operational exposures
Ensure all programs operate within contract terms, federal regulations, and company policies
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans
Escalate significant risks to executive leadership with recommended courses of action

What you need to have
Government Contracting Experience: Demonstrated experience supporting U.S. Government contracts with strong understanding of federal contracting processes, regulations, and requirements
Contract Management Expertise: Experience with Labor Category (LCAT) management, staffing requirements, government contract invoicing, financial operations, procurement, and vendor management
Relationship Management: Proven ability to build and maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships at senior levels
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams
Analytical Capabilities: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and business management tools

What wed like you to have

Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting law enforcement or federal civilian agencies
Background in program/project management within government contracting environment
Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS)
Experience with business development and capture management
PMP, PgMP, or similar professional certification
Core Competencies
Strategic thinking and business acumen
Financial management and analysis
Risk management and mitigation
Stakeholder engagement and influence
Resource optimization and planning
Performance management and accountability
Adaptability and problem-solving in dynamic environments

Pay transparency

Please note the targeted compensation range is provided as an estimate, and any actual compensation offer may vary depending on the needs of the company, or an applicants skillset, competencies, experience, education, certifications, location, or other factors. The estimated range does not include the value of any benefits offered.

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit

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BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.