GovCIO is currently hiring for a Portfolio Manager - Network/UC to support Head Quarters Air Combat Command (ACC) Intelligence Directorate (A2). This position will be located in Hampton, VAand will be an onsite position.
ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager focused on Network and Unified Communications (UC) to support a large-scale Department of Defense (DoD) enterprise network. This role oversees network/UC requirements, lifecycle management, and mid-term (1-3 year) strategic planning to ensure the enterprise delivers secure, resilient, and modern communications capabilities. The selected candidate will receive direct tasking from the Program Management Office (PMO) and will support enterprise service delivery, modernization initiatives, and mission-critical operational readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio & Requirements Management
- Manage a portfolio encompassing enterprise network services, unified communications platforms, collaboration tools, and transport infrastructure
- Develop, validate, and manage requirements for routing, switching, voice/video services, mobility, messaging, and network security capabilities
- Partner with engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to ensure mission-aligned requirements and compliance with DoD architectures and standards
Lifecycle Management
- Oversee lifecycle management for network and UC systems, including technology refresh, modernization, sustainment, and decommissioning activities
- Track hardware and software baselines, configuration items, licensing, and end-of-life schedules
- Monitor performance, capacity, resiliency, and availability metrics to drive improvements and maintain service reliability
Strategic Planning
- Develop a 1-3 year strategic outlook for network and UC evolution, including modernization, security enhancements, bandwidth planning, and emerging technology adoption
- Assess risks, identify technology trends, and recommend investments to maintain a secure, scalable, and mission-focused communications environment
- Provide strategic planning artifacts, roadmaps, and recommendations to the PMO and enterprise governance bodies
PMO Support
- Execute direct tasking from the PMO, providing accurate and timely analysis, briefs, reports, and decision-support materials
- Support enterprise budgeting, prioritization, and investment planning for network and UC capabilities
- Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure synchronized execution of projects involving engineering, operations, cybersecurity, acquisition, and external mission partners
Producing top quality products for the customer is vital. Primary duties of the Portfolio Manager include, but are not limited to:
- Lead project team and manage assignments for respective team members
- Collaborate with team members to determine the best practices for project execution
- Flexible work attitude and adjustment to customer IT restrictions pertaining to development and deployment of systems
- Strong problem solving and good communication skills
- Comfortable to brief senior military and civilian leaders with updates on project progress
- Ability to research and choose the best, technically feasible solution that meets customer requirements
QualificationsHigh School with 6 - 9 years (or commensurate experience)
Required Skills and Experience
- Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI Eligibility
- 6-9 years of IT Project Management experience
- Managing multiple, complex, technical projects
- Planning and estimating work requirements
- Experience supporting DoD networks, programs, or enterprise IT environments (i.e JWICS)
- Familiarity with DoD lifecycle processes, requirements management frameworks, and enterprise architecture principles.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Technical background in networking and systems
- PMP or Agile certification
- Experience with DoD NIPR, SIPR and JWICS Networks
- PMI-ACP preferred
- Experience with large-scale modernization efforts or cloud transition planning.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements, RMF processes, and DoD architecture frameworks.
- Experience working directly with PMOs or leading cross-functional technical teams
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Posted Salary RangeUSD $120,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.
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