Intelligence Solutions Portfolio Lead

Location: Utica, New York, United States; approximately 25% travel to customer and client sites within and outside the Utica-Rome area. U.S. citizenship is required due to the security clearance requirement.

Salary: $185,000–$250,000 annually. Full-time, exempt position.

Company

hirify.global is a U.S.-based technology company headquartered in Utica, New York, working across mobile and web applications, quantum computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, AI-enabled edge devices, and related technologies.

What you will do

• Establish and grow a new business unit delivering R&D, quantum, software, and engineering capabilities to Intelligence Community customers.
• Define the unit’s mission, customers, strategy, offerings, growth plan, revenue targets, staffing model, budget, and investment requirements.
• Build the organization, recruit cleared talent, oversee operations and program delivery, manage financial performance, and develop staff.
• Plan, develop, expand, and maintain secure workspaces and accredited facilities in coordination with the Facility Security Officer, leadership, contractors, vendors, and government sponsors.
• Build customer, prime contractor, and teaming-partner relationships; lead capture and proposal activities for Intelligence Community opportunities.
• Coordinate R&D, software, and quantum capabilities and report performance, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in computer science, computer engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, physics, cybersecurity, business, or a closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience, including significant work supporting the Intelligence Community or comparable national security customers and operations.
• Experience leading the growth of a business unit, program, or line of business with budget accountability.
• Experience in classified operations and knowledge of secure facility requirements, including facility planning, build-out, or accreditation.
• Strong understanding of the Intelligence Community landscape, acquisition processes, and customer needs.
• Business planning, financial management, and capture/proposal leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), and applicable facility security standards.
• Ability to translate advanced R&D capabilities into customer-relevant solutions and manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills at executive and customer levels.
• Active Top Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one, with eligibility for SCI access, is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in engineering, computer science, physics, cybersecurity, business, or a related field.
• Direct experience designing or managing SCIFs or other accredited secure spaces.
• Experience in quantum, software, AI, cyber, or advanced R&D environments.
• Existing relationships within the Intelligence Community, Department of War, and industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, life, disability, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a 3% company contribution and 3% company match.
• Generous paid time off, including a birthday PTO gift day, 11 federal holidays, and three weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Annual technology allowance, healthcare stipends, referral bonuses, professional recognition awards, and tuition or education reimbursement once eligible.
• Flexible daily start and stop times for most projects and positions.

Hiring process

• The selection process includes a thorough interview, including a face-to-face interview in person or through a virtual Teams meeting.
• Official correspondence must come from a hirify.global email address ending in @techngs.com.