Portfolio Manager — Defense Programs

Job overview

The Portfolio Manager — Defense Programs role is based in Dayton, OH, with hybrid work options. Compensation is not specified. The position leads a portfolio supporting Air Force and Department of War customers and the development and integration of mission systems. The role bridges customer needs and technical delivery by guiding program execution, portfolio growth, and solution development. It coordinates customer, business development, and engineering work to meet contractual commitments, manage risk, and advance scalable technical solutions across multiple programs.

What you'll do

• Own customer-facing strategic and technical relationships for the portfolio
• translate customer objectives and technical requirements into guidance for engineering, product, and business teams
• lead execution and growth across programs integrating mission systems onto airborne platforms
• coordinate program managers, technical leads, and engineering teams
• guide architecture and document assumptions and risks
• partner on opportunity qualification, capture, teaming strategies, proposals, pricing strategies, and statements of work
• communicate portfolio performance to leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

portfolio manager

defense programs

dayton oh

tangram flex

air force

department of war

mission systems

systems integration

program leadership

hybrid work options

security clearance

travel up to 20%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Hybrid work options
• flexible working hours
• 10 paid holidays
• paid time off
• employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance group plans
• HSA contribution
• 401(k) match.

Why this role

Requires at least eight years of relevant federal government technical program experience, a current or recent U.S. Government security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one, and U.S. citizenship. Travel up to 20% is required. Hybrid work options, flexible hours, and 10 paid holidays are listed.

About the employer

Tangram Flex is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.