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Your role and responsibilities

The CROCS Senior Strategic Deputy/POM & Budget Integration Officer will serve as a deputy to the Technical Director for the Cyber Resiliency Office for Control Systems (CROCS).

In this role you will -

• Stand-in and represent the CROCS equities and programmatic direction at executive, senior-level engagements, lead and synchronize Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities across the Department of the Air Force and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) for Defense Critical Infrastructure cybersecurity & cyber defense initiatives.
• Lead high-visibility discussions with senior leadership, bringing in-depth knowledge of Air Force cybersecurity, budget processes and experience at the Pentagon.
• Serve as a principal liaison between Headquarters Air Force and DAF / DOW cyber stakeholders (e.g. 16AF, USCYBERCOM, DCDC) and OSD Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) to ensure cohesive resource allocation, financial oversight, and strategic alignment.
• Act as a strategic thinker with deep subject-matter expertise in cybersecurity, infrastructure, DoD budgetary processes, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to deliver decision-quality analysis at the highest levels of the Department of Defense

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Pentagon/Joint Staff Operations: 5+ years navigating OSD governance, staffing processes, and senior‐level decision forums
• DoD PPBE/POM Expertise: 8+ years directly supporting Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution cycles
• Air Force Budget Formulation & Execution: 5+ years hands-on with Program Element Budgets, CAIG interactions, and finance modernization
• Dept of Air Force Cybersecurity and Defensive Cyber Operations experience (5+ years)
• Executive Briefing Development & Delivery: 5+ years preparing and presenting decision-quality briefs, white papers, and memoranda to Flag Officers and SES
• Cross-Agency Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement: 5+ years liaising with MAJCOM directorates, Combatant Commands, Joint Staff, and OSD CAPE
• MAJCOM Staff Action Officer Duties: 3+ years drafting staff action packages, staffing memos, and multi-agency coordination products
• Active DOD TOP SECRET / SCI eligible clearance

Preferred technical and professional experience

• 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

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IBM Consulting is IBM's consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients' businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being

- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs

- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law

- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals

- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

US Citizenship Required.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Job Title

CROCS Senior Strategic Deputy/POM & Budget Integration Officer

Date posted

19-Jun-2026

Job ID

120681

City / Township / Village

WASHINGTON

State / Province

Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Area of work

Consulting

Employment type

Regular

Contract type

Regular

Projected Minimum Salary per year

157,120.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

235,680.00

Position type

Professional

Travel required

Some travel may be required based on business demand

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No



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