Versar

CROCS Senior Strategic Deputy

Versar$90K — $100K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of Pentagon and Joint Staff experience, including OSD governance.
  • 8+ years supporting DoD PPBE/POM cycles.
  • 5+ years in Air Force budget formulation and execution.
  • 5+ years in Air Force cybersecurity and defensive operations.
  • 5+ years developing executive briefs for Flag Officers and SES.
  • 5+ years in coordination across MAJCOMs, COCOMs, Joint Staff, and OSD CAPE.
  • Secret clearance required, Top Secret preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Liaise among HAF, DAF/DOW cyber stakeholders, and OSD CAPE for resource alignment.
  • Lead and synchronize programming guidance and budget formulation during the PPBE cycle.
  • Represent Air Force needs in OSD CAPE discussions, providing cost estimates and program analyses.
  • Prepare and present decision-quality briefs and supporting documents for senior DoD leaders.
  • Draft staff action packages and facilitate multi-agency coordination across the Air Force.
  • Identify process inefficiencies and implement best practices for financial transparency and resource allocation.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with 3 days onsite at the Pentagon.
  • Opportunity to influence Air Force cybersecurity strategy and budget processes.
  • Collaboration with senior DoD leaders and stakeholders.
  • Dynamic work environment within a reputable organization.
Full Job Description
This position supports Air Force Civil Engineering Directorate (A4C) 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 a 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. What You'll Do: • Acts as a key liaison among HAF, DAF/DOW cyber stakeholders, and OSD CAPE to ensure aligned resources, oversight, and strategy. • POM Cycle Management - Lead and synchronize programming guidance, budget formulation, and executive reviews across the Air Force PPBE cycle. • OSD CAPE Engagement - Represent Air Force requirements in OSD CAPE deliberations, providing cost estimates, program evaluations, and analytic support. • Executive Briefing Development - Prepare and deliver decision-quality briefs, white papers, and memoranda for senior DoD leaders, including Flag Officers and SES. • MAJCOM Staff Action Officer Coordination - Draft staff action packages, staffing memos, and facilitate multi-agency coordination among MAJCOM, Air Staff, and DoD agencies. • Process Improvement and Oversight - Identify inefficiencies and implement best practices for financial transparency, audit readiness, and performance-based resource allocation. What You'll Bring: • 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. Preferred Skills: • 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 Compensation Expected Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 Versar Global Solutions provides the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law. Location Requirements The position will be hybrid with 3 days a week onsite at the Pentagon, Washington, DC. #LI-FH1

About Versar

Versar is an engineering and construction company that provides a range of services including environmental consulting, construction management, and munitions response services. The company was founded in 1969 and has since grown to have over 200 employees. Versar has worked on projects for the US government as well as private sector clients. The company has a focus on sustainability and has been involved in projects related to renewable energy and green building. Versar is headquartered in Springfield, Virginia.
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200 employees
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1969

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