Joint Strategic Technologies (JST) is seeking a Portfolio Manager & Senior Business Development Lead to oversee a portfolio of U.S. Air Force digital transformation programs while also driving strategic growth within JST's Digital Transformation Division. This role involves executive-level portfolio leadership and senior business development responsibilities focused on expanding JST's presence across Air Force and broader Department of Defense digital modernization initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Provide overall leadership and oversight for a portfolio of USAF Digital Transformation contracts, ensuring performance across cost, schedule, and technical objectives
- Serve as the primary interface between JST leadership and government program stakeholders for assigned programs
- Oversee delivery of complex IT services and digital transformation initiatives across multiple contracts
- Lead cross-functional technical teams responsible for delivering enterprise IT and modernization solutions
- Ensure consistent execution of program management processes and governance across the portfolio
- Monitor portfolio performance metrics, risks, and issues while implementing corrective actions as required
- Direct and manage program managers, technical leads, subcontractors, and support staff across assigned contracts
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with government customers and mission stakeholders
- Provide regular briefings and performance updates to government leadership and JST executives
- Ensure all programs maintain proper staffing, resource allocation, and performance management
- Programs within the USAF portfolio may include support for: Software and application development Enterprise IT systems and infrastructure DevSecOps and cloud engineering Configuration management and technology refresh Documentation and technical operations Deployment and system sustainment Data and information services Information display and visualization services
- These services support modernization and digital transformation across a wide range of IT environments and infrastructures for the USAF
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience supporting Federal Government or Department of Defense programs
- 8+ years managing complex IT or digital transformation programs
- Experience managing multiple contracts or program portfolios
- Demonstrated experience managing $10M+ program portfolios
- Experience supporting U.S. Air Force customers
- Proven success leading large cross-functional teams
- Experience managing subcontractor and partner relationships
- Prior experience supporting business development, capture management, or proposal development