PERSONAL FIN MGMT SPEC NF4 Job in Arlington, VA

Vacancy No. 72030 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $78,000.00 to $83,000.00 Grade 04 to 04
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/26/2025 Close Date 3/12/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Arlington, 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

Serves as the responsible point of contact for oversight, development, and administration of the Personal Financial Management Program for Marine and Family Programs to include mission, vision, goals, and objectives; marketing and improvement, organizational and development initiatives. Manages program services to include providing education and training, information and referral, and counseling on basic consumer skills and how to prudently manage finances with primary focus on prevention of financial difficulties and mismanagement through education. Provides assistance on preparation of extended absence financial planning, financial planning and counseling, personal financial management and personal financial readiness. Serves as the responsible point of contact for the oversight, interpretation, and development of Personal Financial Management Program: policy and plans, processes and procedures, and program evaluation to include establishment of measurement processes and procedures. Obtains factual information to coordinate and promote goals and objectives, provide information, explain regulatory and legal requirements, and build and sustain business, business strategies and practices. Identifies and solves problems related to implementation of plans and policies, develops and implements solutions, designs alternative initiatives and establishes minimum standards. Maintains extensive contact with other program specialists and officials of other related agencies and organizations to: coordinate and sustain revised plans and policies related to financial management, resolve problems, negotiate agreements, advise on and render technical assistance in policy areas such as: changes or improvements in program objectives, utilizing facilities and staff, redirecting programs to provide more efficient and effective service, developing new or revised curricula and programs for staff development, and developing and installing reporting systems. Develops and analyzes data to be used in preparing analytical and interpretative reports and guides on programming. Selects pertinent techniques for data collection to identify aspects of successful and unsuccessful program operations. 

Research successful methods and techniques used by other local officials (federal, state, local) and provides information on adapting and extending methods and techniques into new patterns to solve problems. Utilizes a variety of fact-finding techniques such as interviews, cases analysis, observation and inspection, to elicit appropriate data, identify problem areas of operation, and oversee and participate in: fact finding, development of recommendations and preparation of reports of findings. Performs and oversees performance of research and fact-gathering assignments to provide background information, exchange ideas and discuss application of new knowledge and procedures. Reviews proposed changes in program plans and agency procedures to determine compliance with federal, state, statutory and regulatory requirements. Monitors the operating budget for the program. Computes financial data and statistics to prepare reports and forecast budgets for execution, and short- and long-range plans. Compares current and historical data to determine trends and anticipate future requirements. Adhere to safety regulations and standards. Use any required safety equipment and observe safe work procedures. Promptly report any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.  Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

A Bachelor¿s degree in a related financial management discipline or equivalents combination of education training and experience that demonstrates knowledge of and skill to: serve as the responsible point of contact for oversight, development and administration of a financial management program for Marine and Family Programs to include: management of program services: providing education and training, information and referral, and counseling on basic consumer skills and how to prudently manage finances with primary focus on prevention of financial difficulties and mismanagement through education. Skill to: serve as the responsible point of contact for the oversight, interpretation and development of policy and plans, processes and procedures, and program evaluation to include establishment of measurement processes and procedures; independently conduct, review and recommend approval or disapproval of program plans; analyze and develop proposals or provisions in terms of impact on program resources requirements; develop new and revised policy and plans, and procedures and standards to incorporate provisions that affect operating activities and requirements; conduct reviews of the administration and operation of the program and provide advice.

This is a mixed position where the incumbent must be able to lift and carry objects up to 45lbs independently and objects over 45lbs with assistance.

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, 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

HENDERSON HALL MCCS
Address
HENDERSON HALL MCCS
MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES
PO BOX 4009
ARLINGTON, VA 222040009
USA

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.


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