Director Marine and Family Programs Division (MF) NF6 Job in Quantico, VA

Vacancy No. 70784 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $193,819.00 to $221,900.00 Grade 06 to 06
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/12/2024 Close Date 11/26/2024
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Locations:
Quantico, VA


Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

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Duties

Provides leadership/management of a large line and/or policy organization; initiates Marine Corps wide policies and programs, and formulates Department-wide strategic plans, programmatic objectives, policies, and standards. Collaborates with higher headquarters and utilizes enterprise-wide capability, vision, and knowledge of joint mission matters of additional scope and complexity. 

Consistently assesses impact and future effects of proposed legislative and regulatory changes in MF Operations. Leads coordination of the development of data, provision of expertise and insight, development of legal position, and preparation of justifications and/or legislative proposals to develop and support goals and objectives. Promotes development and implementation of innovative programming to proactively enhance efficiency and effectiveness of all MF Programs and Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) operations worldwide, and strategic management of programmatic plans and policies, alternative courses of action, and future strategies to position MCCS to successfully complete plans of action that support DON, and Marine Corps goals and objectives.   

Studies and evaluates the overall effectiveness, productivity and efficiency of MF operations worldwide to benchmark and compare organizational performance to that of: external agencies, competitive entities, and sister services that meet the needs of a diverse audience with unique lifestyles, and to identify significant factors, relationships, trends, successes and shortcomings of organizational programming to prompt implementation of responsive alternatives to correct failing strategies. Conducts follow up analysis to monitor compliance, direct enhancements, and/or reallocate financial, personnel, service, technological resources to achieve overall organizational goals and objectives. 

The MF Director assists in the direct oversight of a division of approximately 425 civilian employees and military personnel; and accomplishes the Division¿s mission of developing Service-level policy and plans as well as sponsoring resource requirements for MCCS and assigned Military Personnel Support activities that directly affects the health, quality of life, combat readiness, retention of Marines, Sailors, and their families at Marine Corps commands, and their transition to public life. Through Branch Heads, provides counsel, reviews and assigns goals and objectives, and monitors accomplishments. Provides leadership to bring about strategic change, fosters development of others to achieve the mission and goals, produce high quality results, and build coalitions to achieve common goals. Serves as the Marine Corps Community of Interest Sponsor for Marine Corps-wide community services civilian personnel.  

Serves as principal advisor to the DC M&RA providing guidance on all phases of the MF Division, MCCS operations at Headquarters and installations, acts as an advisor to the MCCS Board of Directors (MCCS BoD) and Marine and Family Programs Committee (MFPC) on operation and management of Marine and Family Programs Marine Corps-wide.  Acts as the principle or representative at OSD directed task force or planning bodies and HQMC boards.

Represents the Commandant of the Marine Corps on matters concerning Marine and Family Programs resource plans in various congressional hearings, external coordination with DOD, DON, headquarters staffs of Sister Services, and internal coordination with other HQMC Staff agencies and Marine Corps major commands.

Serves as a Program Sponsor and assists in oversight of the development and execution of Appropriated Fund requirements and allocation of funds to major command and installation level program operating budgets more than nearly $500M, annually. Assists in the oversight of approximately $300M, annually of Non-appropriated Funds generated in installation level programs. 

Supervises eleven civilians (2 GS-14, 8 NF-5, 1 NF-4). The immediate supervisor of the Director, MF is the DC M&RA, a Lieutenant General (O-9), who provides broad general direction and policy guidance.  
 

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

Experience of sufficient scope and quality to be able to carry out the managerial, supervisory, and technical duties of the position efficiently; and be fully qualified on the technical and managerial qualifications listed under mandatory qualifications below.  Experience in an executive level position providing leadership/management over a large line and/or policy organization; initiating Marine Corps-wide policies and programs, and formulating Department-wide strategic plans, programmatic objectives, policies, and standards to foster an organizational climate that sustains excellence and results. 

A minimum of a four-year degree from an accredited university is highly desirable.  The U.S. Marine Corps has adopted OPM's Executive Corps Qualifications (ECQs) for NF-06 level positions to evaluate candidate's essential leadership qualifications.  Applicants will be assessed against qualifications which fall into two areas: Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs).  Failure to provide a separate narrative statement which describes fully and concisely how your experience meets the competencies described in the ECQs and MTQs will eliminate you from consideration.  ECQs and MTQs should reflect your most recent experience, ideally from the past 5-7 years, and no ECQ/MTQ example should be older than 10 years. 

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: You will be assessed against the ECQs. They are designed to assess executive experience and potential - not technical expertise. They measure whether you have the broad executive skills needed in a variety of executive positions. Failure to meet a qualification requirement will disqualify an applicant.

Each ECQ must be addressed separately in your Supplemental Narrative Statement, which you must upload as part of your application. The ECQs must not exceed 10 pages). More information on these core qualifications are available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp .  All applicants are encouraged to use the C-C-A-R model, and examples of good qualifications statements at the website:  http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf .

1) Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

2) Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent in this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

3) Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent in the ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high- quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.

4) Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

5) Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, state and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:  Each MTQ must be addressed separately in your Supplemental Narrative Statement which you must upload as part of your application. Each MTQ must not exceed 2 pages.

1.  Demonstrated success managing the corporate headquarters of a multi-program operation, including comprehensive knowledge of best business practices employed by private industry, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions providing community services. 

2.  Skill in managing Appropriated Fund budget programming and planning, analysis, and execution at the corporate/enterprise level, i.e., multiple programs/projects with multiple appropriations across multiple years.  Knowledge of the DOD Planning, Programming and Budgeting System (PPBS).

3.  Comprehensive knowledge of Non-appropriated Funds management to include budgeting, analysis, execution, generation, safeguarding, and investing of funds.

4.  Knowledge of military affairs that demonstrates a thorough understanding of military organization, roles, functions, protocol, terminology, and the ability to effectively communicate with military personnel of all ranks and positions including senior officers, enlisted, and civilians.

5.  Knowledge of Congressional Committee processes to include procedures necessary to organize, plan, and deliver testimony, and represent the Marine Corps position.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must be a U.S. Citizen. 

This position is Special sensitive. The incumbent must also be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI level security clearance.

Incumbent is required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) and Conflict of Interest Statement, prior to entering the position, annually and upon termination of employment in accordance with MEMORANDUM FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DESIGNATED AGENCY ETHICS OFFICIALS SUBJECT: Superseding of Certain Sections of Chapter 7 of DoD 5500.7-R, the Joint Ethics Regulation dated August 1, 2006. 

This position has been designated by the Department of the Navy as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the DON Drug Testing Program. Incumbent may be selected for random drug testing and may be subject to reasonable suspicion testing and safety mishap or accident testing.

This position may require for the incumbent to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning.

TDY will be required. Incumbent may be required to travel by military and/or commercial aircraft in the performance of assigned tasks.

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
Required Documents:
           *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
           *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:

•      Stability of Federal Civilian Service

•      People with passion for doing work that matters

•      Quality of Work Life Balance

•      Competitive Pay

•      Comprehensive Benefit Packages

•      Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

Required Documents

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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

All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website:

Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.  To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.

Agency contact information

BUSINESS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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BUSINESS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
DIVISION
3044 CATLIN AVE
QUANTICO, VA 22134-5003
USA
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Next steps

All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org will be able to view their application status online.


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