IT Portfolio Manager
TekSynap, Reston, VA, United States
Overview
We are seeking an IT Portfolio Manager to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The IT Portfolio Manager is responsible for planning, governing, prioritizing, and optimizing major IT investments. The IT Portfolio Manager oversees the lifecycle of IT programs and projects, ensuring strategic alignment, transparency, and value realization across the portfolio.
TekSynap is a fast‑growing high‑tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive, well‑planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full‑time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us!
The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.
By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e'mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.
Responsibilities
Lead enterprise‑level IT portfolio planning, coordination, and governance.
Develop, maintain, and optimize the IT investment portfolio roadmap.
Analyze project proposals to ensure technical, strategic, and financial alignment.
Facilitate portfolio review boards, prioritization cycles, and executive briefings.
Provide visibility into portfolio health, risks, dependencies, and performance metrics.
Monitor cost, schedule, and performance across IT programs and projects.
Conduct business case analysis to support investment decisions.
Coordinate with cross‑functional stakeholders including engineering, operations, finance, and leadership.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, federal IT governance, cybersecurity requirements, and enterprise architecture standards.
Provide advisory support on maturing portfolio processes, tools, and reporting frameworks.
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
Project Management Professional certification (PMP) or Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC‑P/PM, mid‑level or above)
BS, 5‑7 years of relevant experience; MS, 3‑5 years; PhD, 0‑3 years
Strong background in IT governance, portfolio management, or program oversight.
Demonstrated experience supporting federal IT programs or DoD/IC customers.
Familiarity with IT lifecycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
Proficiency with portfolio tools such as MS Project, ServiceNow, Jira, Power BI, or equivalent.
Desired Qualifications
ITIL® 4 Foundation (minimum)
ITIL® 4 Managing Professional (highly preferred)
COBIT 2019 Foundation or Design & Implementation
Certified SAFe Agilist (SA) or Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)
TOGAF Foundation (preferred for enterprise alignment)
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Solutions Architect
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals or Administrator
Security+ (DoD 8140 baseline familiarity)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – Preferred
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) – Preferred
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) – Risk governance alignment
PMI Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) – Highly Preferred
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (minimum)
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred)
Additional Job Information
Location: Reston, VA
Type of environment: Varies
Noise level: Low
Work schedule: "Normal work hours" constitute an average of 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring 0600-1800, Monday‑Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
Amount of Travel: 20%
Work Environment and Physical Demands The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Location: Reston, VA
Type of environment: Varies
Noise level: Low
Work schedule: "Normal work hours" constitute an average of 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring 0600-1800, Monday‑Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
Amount of Travel: 20%
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds, and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship
Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
Other Information Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TekSynap is a drug‑free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company‑sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact
hr@teksynap.com
for assistance.
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TekSynap is a fast‑growing high‑tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive, well‑planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full‑time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us!
The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.
By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e'mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.
Responsibilities
Lead enterprise‑level IT portfolio planning, coordination, and governance.
Develop, maintain, and optimize the IT investment portfolio roadmap.
Analyze project proposals to ensure technical, strategic, and financial alignment.
Facilitate portfolio review boards, prioritization cycles, and executive briefings.
Provide visibility into portfolio health, risks, dependencies, and performance metrics.
Monitor cost, schedule, and performance across IT programs and projects.
Conduct business case analysis to support investment decisions.
Coordinate with cross‑functional stakeholders including engineering, operations, finance, and leadership.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, federal IT governance, cybersecurity requirements, and enterprise architecture standards.
Provide advisory support on maturing portfolio processes, tools, and reporting frameworks.
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
Project Management Professional certification (PMP) or Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC‑P/PM, mid‑level or above)
BS, 5‑7 years of relevant experience; MS, 3‑5 years; PhD, 0‑3 years
Strong background in IT governance, portfolio management, or program oversight.
Demonstrated experience supporting federal IT programs or DoD/IC customers.
Familiarity with IT lifecycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
Proficiency with portfolio tools such as MS Project, ServiceNow, Jira, Power BI, or equivalent.
Desired Qualifications
ITIL® 4 Foundation (minimum)
ITIL® 4 Managing Professional (highly preferred)
COBIT 2019 Foundation or Design & Implementation
Certified SAFe Agilist (SA) or Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)
TOGAF Foundation (preferred for enterprise alignment)
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Solutions Architect
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals or Administrator
Security+ (DoD 8140 baseline familiarity)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – Preferred
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) – Preferred
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) – Risk governance alignment
PMI Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) – Highly Preferred
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (minimum)
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred)
Additional Job Information
Location: Reston, VA
Type of environment: Varies
Noise level: Low
Work schedule: "Normal work hours" constitute an average of 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring 0600-1800, Monday‑Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
Amount of Travel: 20%
Work Environment and Physical Demands The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Location: Reston, VA
Type of environment: Varies
Noise level: Low
Work schedule: "Normal work hours" constitute an average of 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring 0600-1800, Monday‑Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
Amount of Travel: 20%
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds, and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship
Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
Other Information Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TekSynap is a drug‑free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company‑sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact
hr@teksynap.com
for assistance.
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