Associate Director, Contingency and International Programs (Program Budget)
Office of the Secretary of DefenseArlington, VA · Executive
$186,207 – $228,000
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role manages budgetary planning and financial oversight for the Department of War's contingency operations, disaster assistance, and international programs, advising senior leadership on the fiscal implications of foreign military support and interagency coordination. It suits someone with deep expertise in federal budget processes and complex program management who can synthesize policy across military and diplomatic domains.
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Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- Senior Executive Service certification or eligibility
- Expertise in military budget policies and complex program analysis
- Ability to develop and defend budget solutions to OMB and Congress
- Executive-level guidance on resource management within federal budget context
- Knowledge of American government and Constitution
- Strategic resource management and fiscal responsibility
Nice to have
- Prior SES experience or completion of OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program