Must be a US Citizen who currently possesses a Secret Clearance, a Top Secret Clearance is preferred.
This is a hybrid position.
Position Description:
The CROCS Senior Strategic Deputy/POM & Budget Integration Officer supports and represents the Technical Director, leading PPBE activities for Defense Critical Infrastructure cybersecurity across the Air Force and OSD. The role requires deep Air Force cybersecurity and budget expertise, Pentagon experience, and the ability to engage senior leaders. The officer acts as a key liaison among HAF, DAF/DOW cyber stakeholders, and OSD CAPE to ensure aligned resources, oversight, and strategy. The position demands strong strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and high-level analytical skills.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
POM Cycle Management: Lead and synchronize programming guidance, budget formulation, and execution 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 & Oversight: Identify inefficiencies and implement best practices for financial transparency, audit readiness, and performance-based resource allocation.
Required Skills:
Over 5 years in Pentagon and Joint Staff operations, including OSD governance and senior decision forums
A Bachelor s degree is required.
8+ years supporting DoD PPBE/POM cycles
5+ years in Air Force budget formulation, execution, and Program Element budget work
5+ years in Air Force cybersecurity and defensive cyber operations
5+ years developing and delivering executive briefs for Flag Officers and SES
5+ years coordinating across MAJCOMs, COCOMs, Joint Staff, and OSD CAPE
3+ years performing MAJCOM staff action officer duties and multi-agency coordination
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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Arlington, VA
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size
10 to 19 employees
Website
http://www.colcon.com
About Company
Collins Consulting brings over two decades of total talent solutions experience to meet your on-demand consulting needs. We have an established history of serving clients nationwide in both the public and private industries. These clients range from Fortune 100 companies within the commercial arena to supporting contracts within federal agencies.
Collins Consulting is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and a SBA Small Business. We believe in servicing our country's veterans by supporting and nurturing opportunities to join their skillsets with clients who have the same principles. These certifications coupled with Top Secret facility clearance allow us to meet category and diversity goals.
Collins Consulting is agile, innovative, and an award winning advocate in providing total talent solutions to serve your business needs. Whether you are a professional who is looking for a new career or an organization in need of experienced talent, we have the resources to help you.
Skills
Air Forceunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Auditingunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Cost Estimatesunmatched
Financial Auditunmatched
Financial Controlunmatched
Financial Metricsunmatched
Financial Systemsunmatched
Internet Securityunmatched
Policy Developmentunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Prismunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Process Managementunmatched
Program Evaluationunmatched
Public Administrationunmatched
Resource Managementunmatched
SAPunmatched
Secret Clearanceunmatched
Top Secret Clearanceunmatched
United States Citizenunmatched
United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
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