MWR Program Analyst Job in Chesapeake, VA

Vacancy No. 6420 Department U.S. Coast Guard
Salary $50,000.00 to $73,000.00 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/18/2025 Close Date 9/17/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Chesapeake, VA


Summary

The MWR Program Analyst reports to the Morale, Well-being, and Recreation (MWR) Program Manager at the Community Services Command in Chesapeake, Virginia. Position serves as the Youth Program Manager for the Coast Guard. Additionally, the role provides support in other aspects of MWR program management.

Duties

  • Develops, maintains, revises, and provides reviews of MWR and Youth Commandant instruction manuals, instructions, and other policies supporting the MWR program. Submits for clearance and signature as needed. Monitor research, and recommends policies, procedures, and plans in response to U.S. Code, Congressional legislation, Executive Orders, regulations of other Government departments (DHS, OMB, USCG, and Department of Defense), and other industry practices.
  • Provide interpretations and explanations of NAF policies, Federal regulations, and CG policies to Command and field personnel. Develop plans to ensure alignment and efficiencies with existing CG program offices to maximize MWR and Youth support across the service.
  • Maintains collaborative partnerships with internal and external colleagues. Establishes and fosters key relationships with MWR field units.
  • Provides guidance and support to MWR units to ensure proper execution of the MWR and Youth Programs. Provides guidance for safety reviews, inspection checklists, plans, and other related program items to ensure the proper execution of MWR and Youth programs. Provides risk assessments and advice regarding general liability and insurance related issues.
  • Develops program goals and identifies key initiatives to enhance MWR Youth programs across the service. Advises management on program effectiveness. Provides solutions and recommendations for problems. Remediate problems as required.
  • Ensures external and internal reporting requirements are met. Develops issue papers, decision memorandums, PowerPoint briefs, resource proposals, and other required documentation.
  • Coordinates with other military service representatives to leverage relationships, lessons learned, and program documentation. Coordinate with MWR and Youth external partners and industry representatives to enhance MWR programming.
  • Position requires travel to visit CG commands, attend training and meet with key partners in the MWR and Youth program, and for various other requirements.
  • Overseeing Youth Program budget, funding support for the field, and procurement related to program management.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
  • Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.
  • Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position. Additionally, you may be required to meet specific job-related qualifications or certifications as a condition of your employment.
  • Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

Minimum:
  • Four years general experience (year to year basis) OR a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, business administration, or a related field, and at least two years of specialized experience.
  • Advanced experience in Microsoft Word.
  • Two years' experience in Child and/or Youth Programming.
  • Advanced writing skills.
  • This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.

PREFERRED: (in addition to the minimum):
  • Military Child and/or Youth Programming Experience

Additional information

  • 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.
  • The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304,Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations.
  • The information provided will be shared with the hiring manager and interview panel members. It may also be shared in response to a request for discovery or for appearance of a witness, information that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a pending judicial or administrative proceeding.
  • Disclosure is voluntary, however, failure to disclose the requested information may result in an applicant not receiving consideration for a position inwhich the information is needed.
  • The estimated average time to complete this application is 40 minutes. If you have any comments regarding the burden estimateyou can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:

By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service.

  • Paid Annual and Sick Leave
  • Holiday Pay
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Savings Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term/Long Term Disability
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Paid Parental Leave


How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your resume or application must clearly demonstrate the required experience and/or education. Experience includes both paid and unpaid work, such as volunteer service through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social, committee, sports, or internships). Volunteer work can help develop essential skills, competencies, and leadership experience that may translate directly to paid employment. Your resume is the primary tool used to assess your qualifications. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to provide clear, specific, and detailed descriptions of your experience.

Required Documents

  1. Resume
  2. Recent Performance Appraisal (if applicable)
See 'How to Apply' section.

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

  • You MUST submit a resume or any other written format in English of your choice.
  • It is recommended the resume clearly identifies: (1) The announcement number, title and pay band of the job you are applying for, and, (2) Information such as full name; mailing address; country of citizenship (U.S. Citizenship required OR valid authorization to work in the US); (3) highest Federal grade or NAF pay band held with job series, title, and dates held (if applicable); (4) a statement requiring proof of veterans' preference by means of DD 214 (if applicable); (5) education; (6)and relevant work experience including start/end dates, supervisor's name and phone number, salary and title, series and grade if experience was with a non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Federal government.
  • You shouldalso include a copy of your most recent performance appraisal if you are a current Federal or NAF employee.
  • Applications may not be sent in franked Government envelopes; applications filed in this fashion will not receive consideration. If information is not complete, you may be excluded from consideration. The first application and/or resume submitted for a specific requisition will be considered the only submission. Any duplicate submissions to the same requisition will not be considered. The application date will be used in determining these factors.

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Agency contact information

Victoria Council
Address
United States Coast Guard, Community Services Command
Coast Guard, Morale, Well-being, and Recreation Program
510 Independence Pkwy., Suite 500
Chesapeake, VA 23320
US

Next steps

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