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 we'd 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 applicant's 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 https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

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

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

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