Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking an experienced Air Force Civil Engineer Operations Strateggy and Governance Analyst to support the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection (AF/A4C) at the Pentagon / National Capital Region.
In this role, you will bridge the gap between tactical base-level execution and Headquarters-level policy development. You will connect tactical Civil Engineer Operations Flight activities—ranging from preventive maintenance and craft execution to material control and asset management—directly to USAF enterprise strategic goals. You will drive governance, policy development (DAFIs, DAFMANs, UFC), audit resolutions, and strategic implementation plans (SIP), ensuring Air Force installations maintain mission assurance, statutory compliance, and combat readiness worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Execution & Policy Development: Support the planning, coordination, execution, and sustainment of Civil Engineer Operations strategic initiatives by developing and maintaining governance documents, including DAFIs, DAFMANs, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), policies, and implementation guidance under AF/A4C oversight.
- Executive Action Officer & Decision Support: Serve as the lead Action Officer (AO) for assigned Air Force and Department of Defense actions; prepare high-level decision-support products, executive summaries, background papers, briefing decks, and formal tasker responses.
- Audit & Compliance Management: Lead the coordination and tracking of audits and inspections impacting Civil Engineer Operations programs; develop and monitor Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), providing executive progress updates to senior leaders.
- Stakeholder & Enterprise Integration: Coordinate and collaborate across Headquarters Air Force (HAF), AFCEC, AFIMSC, MAJCOMs, and installation-level stakeholders to advance enterprise-wide Operations initiatives and the AF/A4C Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP).
- Governance & Working Group Facilitation: Facilitate and participate in governance forums, working groups, Civil Engineer Capability Integration Panel (CECIP) reviews, and Civil Engineer Board initiatives, delivering comprehensive meeting minutes, after-action reports, and status updates.
- Program Analysis & Readiness Recommendations: Perform program evaluations, identify operational trends, support Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT) communicator updates, and provide actionable recommendations to enhance enterprise readiness and infrastructure resilience.
Required Experience/Clearance
- Active DoD Secret security clearance.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
- 5+ years of experience supporting Department of the Air Force or Department of Defense programs.
- Action Officer Expertise: Demonstrated experience serving as an Action Officer (AO) supporting senior military/civilian leaders and executive staffing processes.
- Air Force Civil Engineer Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of Air Force Civil Engineer Squadron organization, Operations Flight responsibilities, and base-level craft execution/maintenance processes.
- Audit & Compliance Coordination: Proven track record coordinating audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and developing/monitoring Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) or POA&Ms.
- Executive Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience developing executive-level correspondence, briefings, and decision-support materials.
- Cross-Organizational Collaboration: Proven ability to lead and synchronize actions across multi-disciplinary working groups and complex stakeholder networks.
Desired Experience
- Prior experience supporting Headquarters Air Force (HAF), Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC), or MAJCOM headquarters.
- Familiarity with Air Force task management and compliance systems, such as Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS) and Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT).
- Experience drafting or updating Air Force Instructions (DAFIs), Manuals (DAFMANs), or Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).
- Familiarity with Air Force vehicle management, fleet resourcing processes, or installation equipment modernization initiatives.
- Understanding of the AF/A4C Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) or Civil Engineer Capability Integration Panel (CECIP) workflows.
We encourage all candidates who meet the basic requirements to apply, even if you do not have any of the following experience:
Skills Required
- Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- 5 or more years of experience supporting Department of the Air Force or Department of Defense programs
- Experience serving as an Action Officer supporting senior military or civilian leaders and executive staffing processes
- Working knowledge of Air Force Civil Engineer Squadron organization, Operations Flight responsibilities, and base-level craft execution and maintenance processes
- Experience coordinating audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and Corrective Action Plans or Plans of Action and Milestones
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive correspondence, briefings, and decision-support materials
- Ability to lead and synchronize actions across multidisciplinary working groups and complex stakeholder networks
- Experience supporting Headquarters Air Force, Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, or MAJCOM headquarters
- Familiarity with Air Force task management and compliance systems, including ETMS and MICT
- Experience drafting or updating DAFIs, DAFMANs, or UFCs
- Familiarity with Air Force vehicle management, fleet resourcing processes, or installation equipment modernization initiatives
- Understanding of the AF/A4C Strategic Implementation Plan or Civil Engineer Capability Integration Panel workflows
What We Do
We want to improve the way government interacts with and uses data and technology. Redhorse combines top-tier consulting experience with a passion for problem-solving to help clients address mission-critical government problems. We roll up our sleeves and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients to understand their issues and find solutions, using digital transformation and artificial intelligence, partnered with our domain expertise in National Security, Networking Technology and Infrastructure, Energy and the Environment.









