James "Jay" Alonzo
Jay Alonzo was appointed Acting Deputy Comptroller for Budget and Appropriations Affairs (BAA) on January 18, 2025. In this role, he serves as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Defense on matters related to Congress and Appropriations, and as the lead interface between Department senior leadership and the Congressional Appropriations Committees.
Along with continuing to serve as the Assistant Deputy Comptroller for BAA. Mr. Alonzo recently served as the Deputy Director, Congressional Activities Office, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security, supporting the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs, and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) by facilitating interaction with Defense and Intelligence oversight committees, Members of Congress and congressional staff to provide information on the Military Intelligence Program and Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security legislative priorities consistent with Department of Defense objectives.
Previously, Mr. Alonzo held a variety of positions within the Department of Defense and Air Force including congressional and public affairs, intelligence, security cooperation, logistics, acquisitions, and financial management.
Mr. Alonzo has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Portland, a Master of Science degree in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Sciences from George Washington University.