CROCS Senior Strategic Deputy

About the position

This position supports the Air Force Civil Engineering Directorate (A4C) by providing Cyber Resiliency Office for Controls Systems (CROCS) Senior Strategic Deputy/POM and Budget Integration Officer support. This entails leading PPBE activities for Defense Critical Infrastructure cybersecurity across the Air Force and OSD. This role requires deep Air Force cybersecurity and budget expertise, Pentagon experience, and the ability to engage senior leaders. This position demands strong strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and high-level analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Acts as a key liaison among HAF, DAF/DOW cyber stakeholders, and OSD CAPE to ensure aligned resources, oversight, and strategy.
  • Lead and synchronize programming guidance, budget formulation, and executive reviews across the Air Force PPBE cycle.
  • Represent Air Force requirements in OSD CAPE deliberations, providing cost estimates, program evaluations, and analytic support.
  • Prepare and deliver decision-quality briefs, white papers, and memoranda for senior DoD leaders, including Flag Officers and SES.
  • Draft staff action packages, staffing memos, and facilitate multi-agency coordination among MAJCOM, Air Staff, and DoD agencies.
  • Identify inefficiencies and implement best practices for financial transparency, audit readiness, and performance-based resource allocation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Pentagon and Joint Staff operations, including OSD governance and senior decision forums.
  • At least 8 years supporting DoD PPBE/POM cycles.
  • At least 5 years supporting the Air Force formulation, execution, and Program Element budget work.
  • At least 5 years supporting the Air Force cybersecurity and defensive cyber operations.
  • At least 5 years developing and delivering executive briefs for Flag Officers and SES.
  • At least 5 years coordinating across MAJCOMs, COCOMs, Joint Staff, and OSD CAPE.
  • At least 3 years performing MAJCOM staff action officer duties and multi-agency coordination.
  • Secret clearance required, Top Secret preferred.
  • Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
  • Successful results of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
  • Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
  • Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate’s start date.

Nice-to-haves

  • Professional Military Education/Joint Qualification (JPME I/II): completion preferred
  • 2+ years applying joint doctrine
  • Master’s Degree in Defense Analysis, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
  • 3+ years post-graduate analytic experience
  • Financial Data Systems (PRISM, Forum, SAP-FSC): 3+ years hands-on use
  • Process Improvement & Policy Development: 4+ years leading workflow optimization and governance initiatives
  • High-Visibility Environment Adaptability: 3+ years operating in fast-paced DoD or Pentagon settings
  • Audit Readiness & Performance-Based Allocation: 2+ years implementing transparent financial controls and metrics

Benefits

  • Compensation range: \$90,000 - \$100,000
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