Portfolio Manager

Portfolio Manager

The Red Gate Group is seeking a driven and strategic Portfolio Manager to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) in advancing national security initiatives across the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC). In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in managing the full acquisition lifecyclefrom pre-award planning to post-award performance monitoringfor mission-critical projects supporting defense intelligence priorities. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional with a strong foundation in federal acquisition, project management, and stakeholder engagement. You will advise on complex contractual strategies, track program performance, and ensure successful delivery across a diverse portfolio of technology and intelligence projects. If you're a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a high-impact, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Location : Reston, VA; Riverdale Park, MD; Washington, DC

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead pre-award acquisition planning, including the development of Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and Evaluation Criteria.
• Provide post-award project oversight, monitoring deliverables, milestones, burn rates, staffing levels, and funding status.
• Apply expert knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to advise stakeholders on procurement strategy, compliance, and risk.
• Develop and implement Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP) and Performance Requirement Summary Matrices (PRSM) to ensure accountability and contract performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather business, user, and technical requirements for current and future acquisitions.
• Conduct trade-off analyses and provide actionable insights to inform programmatic decisions.
• Track and report program status to government stakeholders, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and contractual expectations.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or advanced training in management consulting preferred. 10+ years of experience, including 5 years providing project leadership in acquisition, IT, or defense-related programs. Broad experience across multiple functional areas, such as Acquisition / Contracts Management, Business Analysis, IT Infrastructure, Security, or Quality Assurance. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and reporting. Strong communication, time management, and stakeholder engagement skills. Active TS / SCI clearance with CI Poly (or ability to obtain one). DoD or Intelligence Community experience highly desired.