Portfolio Manager - Applications

Govcio LLC

1d•$120,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Portfolio Manager - Applications to support Head Quarters Air Combat Command (ACC) Intelligence Directorate (A2). This position will be located in Hampton, VA and will be an onsite position. We are seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager with a focus on applications to support a large-scale Department of Defense (DoD) enterprise network. The Portfolio Manager will oversee application requirements, lifecycle management, and strategic planning for the 1–3 year horizon. This position receives direct tasking from the Program Management Office (PMO) and plays a key role in coordinating stakeholders, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives, and enabling effective delivery of application-based capabilities across the network. 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

Requirements

High School with 6 - 9 years (or commensurate 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.

Nice To Haves

Technical background in networking,
PMP or Agile certification
Current up to date CompTIA Security+
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

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a portfolio of enterprise applications supporting DoD mission needs
Develop, collect, and maintain application-level requirements in coordination with stakeholders, users, and technical teams
Evaluate new and emerging application needs and ensure alignment with enterprise priorities and architecture standards
Oversee full lifecycle management for all applications within the portfolio, including acquisition, deployment, sustainment, modernization, and decommissioning
Ensure application baselines, documentation, and configuration controls meet DoD and organizational standards
Track system performance, user feedback, and roadmap status to drive continuous improvement
Develop and maintain a 1–3 year portfolio outlook, including capability planning, technology refresh, risk identification, and resource forecasting.
Provide strategic recommendations to the PMO on portfolio optimization, modernization opportunities, and mission‑driven priorities
Execute direct tasking from the PMO and provide timely updates, analysis, reports, and decision briefs
Support budget planning, investment justification, and enterprise-level prioritization boards
Coordinate with engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and acquisition stakeholders to ensure synchronized execution of portfolio activities
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