Commercial Sponsorship Specialist Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. 25-12734727 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $82,770.00 to $93,789.00 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/9/2025 Close Date 5/23/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

The position is located within Commander, Navy Region Naval District Washington (CNRNDW) Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Programs Support Services (N94) Commercial Activities. The incumbent is responsible for the planning, organizing, contracting and monitoring of a comprehensive commercial sponsorship and advertising sales program.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for the administration of a well-balanced commercial sponsorship and advertising sales program within the framework of Navy program directives, policies and guidelines to include, but not limited to, developing strategies, identifying opportunities, matching target population/events with potential partners, determining pricing, soliciting sales, preparing contracts and communicating verbally and in writing with corporations, local businesses, vendors, and organizations. Serves as a point of contact on matters pertaining to commercial sponsorship and advertising to include regulations, policies, procedures and best practices. Develops proposal packages and negotiates best terms. Initiates contracts and ensures they are reviewed by legal counsel, agreed to and signed by the appropriate person. Ensures the contractual "quid pro quo" is fulfilled through execution of considerations and completion of evaluation/follow-up reports. Establishes and maintains continuous liaison with program managers and key staff personnel compiling information pertinent to facility programs, services and events. Establishes and maintains liaison with existing and potential sponsors, community businesses, corporate contacts, community service clubs, Chambers of Commerce and military support groups to gather information pertinent to soliciting sponsorship and participation. Identifies specific organizations, corporations, individual foundations, and other sources to make presentations, provide visibility and disseminate information on sponsorship and advertising opportunities to support these programs, services and events. Coordinates site visits, special events and publicity campaigns which recruit support for the commercial sponsorship and advertising program. Maintains personal contacts with major sponsors to help them penetrate the military market. Offers information on military sponsorship, donations, and advertising to interested parties. Coordinates and conducts meetings with installation marketing and program managers and MWR Directors to formulate yearly sponsorship goals. May represent the sponsorship department on special event planning committees to ensure deadlines, sponsorship and advertising fulfillment, equipment, materials, and departmental commitments are met for each event. Conducts yearly assessment of needs for sponsorship and advertising support. Works in conjunction with supervisor and MWR Directors and program managers in establishing priorities. Develops annual commercial sponsorship plan identifying goals, strategies, resource requirements, and measurable evaluation criteria. Responsible for maintaining accounts, record keeping and follow-up communication with sponsors and advertisers. Prepares Purchase Order and Contract requests in compliance with accounting standards for departmental and event-related purchases. May assist with planning work to be accomplished, setting and adjusting short-term priorities, and preparing work completion schedules of sponsorship personnel. Gives advice and instructions on work/administrative matters. Finds ways to improve unit production and quality.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a current state driver’s license.
  • Occasional travel up to approximately 25% may be required. Incumbent may be required to travel to various locations within the region to provide marketing support.

Qualifications

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the expertise and acumen to originate promotional materials, presentations, proposals, contracts, legal agreements, reports; and to work with military and civilian media and military protocol.
  • Demonstrated experience in fundraising or sales with documentation of $25,000 or more from one source.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of event management and professional fundraising.
  • Experienced, positive leader and consensus builder who is able to influence the actions of others in obtaining cooperation and assistance to meet operational goals.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite to include Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Experience and confidence with public speaking including results-oriented phone solicitation.
  • Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to organize workload to meet many long- and short-term deadlines.
  • Skill and experience in coordinating large scale, complex activities and events.
  • Skill in effectively managing financial and physical resources available for the program segment.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service. SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31,1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at https://www.sss.gov/register/.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Résumé
  • Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/23/2025 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12734727It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=ApplicantTo verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact our Human Resource Office to ensure that the Department of the Navy can consider such requests. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case by case basis.

Agency contact information

NDW NAF HR
Address
NDW Regional Office
2691 Mitscher Road Bldg 414
Washington, DC 20373
US

Next steps

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.

All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.