Portfolio Manager

Portfolio Manager
Start: June, 2025
Location: DC
Type: Full-Time Hire

Active Secret Clearance needed

Executive Summary: Client is seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to join our client’s team. The successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring exceptional program performance, strategic planning, and effective communication with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in program management, government contracts, and business development, coupled with the ability to identify new opportunities and contribute to our client’s growth.

Position Duties:

Program Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations of awarded programs and contracts, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and performance objectives
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, CORs, contracting officers, subcontractors, project managers, and employees to ensure high-quality service delivery
• Develop program strategies by identifying and analyzing program requirements and needs
• Facilitate the execution of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality performance
• Lead program kickoff meetings to define expectations, deliverables, and timelines for new contracts
• Monitor and create budgets and ensure compliance with all contractual obligations and government regulations

Leadership and Collaboration

• Develop reports on program status, performance metrics, and compliance for internal stakeholders and customers
• Identify areas for operational improvement and recommend process enhancements to optimize program management
• Lead internal budget meetings, kickoff meetings, and brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams
• Manage internal and external communications with government customers, private-sector clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders
• Collaborate with the business development team to identify and pursue new business opportunities and develop relationships with existing customers

Customer Relationship Management

• Meet with customers to understand their needs, educate them on their scope of work, and incorporate their feedback into project planning and execution
• Identify and address additional services needed to meet customer satisfaction and program success

Business Development and Solicitation Participation

• Participate in solicitation responses, including RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes, providing strategic input and expertise
• Contribute to the development of new business opportunities with existing customers to support company growth

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in program and project management, overseeing government contracts. Program management experience in the private sector is a huge plus
• Proven expertise in full lifecycle government contract management, including modifications, compliance, and execution
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage diverse teams
• Currently possess or be eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance
• Experience participating in solicitation responses (RFx) is required
• Deep understanding of government procurement processes and contract requirements
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs and priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain relationships with customers, clients, and stakeholders
• Ability to develop program strategies, mitigate risks, and execute complex projects efficiently
• Experience working for a federal government contracting firm in part of their internal organization and team
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Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• Experience in developing processes for effective contract and program management
• Proven track record in identifying and developing new business opportunities