POS Specialist NF4 Job in Quantico, VA

Vacancy No. 74932 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $70,000.00 to $85,000.00 Grade 04 to 04
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/17/2025 Close Date 11/2/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
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 application support in efforts to deliver software solutions and services for the Point of Sale (POS) systems for Marine Corps Community Services worldwide.


Participates in software system development, and life-cycle maintenance of in-house developed solution and COTS solutions to include: collecting and defining requirements, analyzing, designing, developing, testing, deploying and maintaining software systems and system documentation. Responsible for contributing to system status reporting and change control. Proactively engages with POS support staff to address system issues and opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Works with functional users and vendors to troubleshoot and solve system problems. Collaborates with System Administrators, Network Administrators, Database Administrators, Cyber Security, other related tech staffs and Software System vendors as appropriate to achieve comprehensive solutions and to provide satisfactory services for MCX and/or MCCS patrons. Assists in maintaining a Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliant environment. Contributes, as needed, to MCCS¿ annual Report on Compliance (ROC), gathering required documentation and samples. Assists in overseeing the physical and logical architecture, design, implementation, and administration of the components that make up the POS applications and tools.


Assists in giving input for near and long-term vision for the POS architecture and procedures through development and maintenance of quality control best practices to ensure data is accurate and secure. Assists in evaluating and recommends appropriate technologies, tools, and methods for data management, application functions, and reporting. Assists in the on-going administration and support including user and security administration, performance tuning, application installation, and upgrades.


Partners with cross functional units to build solutions that support and improve the decision-making process. Assist functional departments identify and solve their most critical information, reporting and analytical challenges.


Contributes to detail status reports indicating accomplishments for the reporting period as well as identifying any project related issues. Attends weekly meetings with project members to discuss any project related matters as well as providing business related information. Contributes to the update of project schedules and requirements. Keeps abreast of technological changes and innovations in the data processing field.


Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any
injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.


This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field appropriate to the work of position and three years of progressively technical experience in support of a Point of Sales system, OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above, OR
appropriate experience that demonstrates that the applicant has acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to that gained in the above.


Knowledge of any of the following technologies/concepts is a plus:
-Fundamental concepts in: Networking, Encryption, Databases, Cybersecurity, Asset Management, Patch Management
-Operating Systems: Windows Server, Windows Embedded, Windows IoT (Internet of Things)
-Services: Windows Active Directory, Rabbit MQ
-Server Applications: Microsoft SQL Server, IIS (Internet Information Services)
-Programming Languages: Microsoft PowerShell
-File Formats: JSON, XML


Position requires moderate travel. Must be able to work independently and manage multiple task assignments. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.


As an authorized and privileged user of Department of Defense Information Systems must possess or receive Information Assurance awareness by completing the Security+ Certification as a condition of access within six months of employment and thereafter must complete annual Information Assurance awareness training.

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.

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

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.  Resumes submitted with personal photographs will not be considered. 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
Address
BUSINESS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
DIVISION
3044 CATLIN AVE
QUANTICO, VA 22134-5003
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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