CROCS Senior Strategic Deputy

Versar Global Solutions; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Versar Global Solutions is seeking a seasoned Defense budgeting and cyber operations professional to support the Air Force CROCS program. You will lead PPBE cycle management, develop executive briefs, and coordinate with OSD CAPE and senior DoD leaders.

The role requires deep Air Force cybersecurity and budget expertise, Pentagon experience, and the ability to engage senior leaders. Hybrid work with onsite Pentagon days is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in Pentagon and Joint Staff operations, including OSD governance.
• At least 8 years supporting DoD PPBE/POM cycles.
• At least 5 years supporting Air Force cybersecurity and DoD CAPE coordination.
• Secret clearance required; Top Secret preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key liaison among HAF, DAF/DOW cyber stakeholders, and OSD CAPE to align 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 with 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 and memos; 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.

Skills

Pentagon Ops

PPBE cycles

Executive Briefs

Stakeholder Engagement

Security Clearance

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PRISM

Forum

SAP-FSC

Job description

Who We Are

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 1,600 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 50 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

Who You Are

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, and federal law.

Location Requirements

The position will be hybrid with 3 days a week onsite at the Pentagon, Washington, DC.

EEO Commitment

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.