Program Manager NF5 Job in Quantico, VA

Vacancy No. 68838 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $115,000.00 to $130,000.00 Grade 05 to 05
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/17/2024 Close Date 7/1/2024
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Locations:
Quantico, VA


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

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 Program Manager for the Career Services Section, Personal and Professional Readiness Branch; Marine and Family Programs Division; Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department; Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC).  Uses a high level of interpersonal skills and expertise in Marine and Family Programs to provide policy oversight and program monitoring of Career Services Section programs that include:  Transition Readiness, SkillBridge, Credentialing, Family Member Employment Assistance and Volunteer Management, and oversight of functional integration of information into automated systems to include: Marine Online and SharePoint. Provides high-level guidance and serves as the Marine Corps subject matter expert on Marine Corps Career Services issues. 

Management

Serves as the Program Manager of Career Services section and subject matter expert providing oversight, development, analysis and administration of the Career Services Section and its mission, goals, and objectives; assists in formulation of effective post-transition entrepreneurship, employment, and educational goals;  develops policies and procedures to support Transition Readiness Program, Family Member Employment Assistance Program, Volunteer Management Program, Skillbridge and Credentialing. 

Responds to Congressional inquiries and Marine Corps program specific tasks.  Participates on councils, working groups, and/or teams with external agency partners regarding transition activities.  Communicates and delivers briefings and presentations on complex concepts, status reports; correspondences with General Officers, key stakeholders, and installation personnel.  HQMC representative for the Career Services Section with external organizations, Department of Defense, Interagency partners, and with the Marine Corps. 

Supervision 

Supervises full performance level NF-4 Program Managers and equivalent personnel to include: assigning, distributing, evaluating work; coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees; approving and disapproving leave, recommending and completing personnel actions, recommending and completing performance reviews, recommending and administering discipline, recommending and administering incentive awards, signing timecards, training employees, keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the EEO program, and prevention of sexual harassment, being alert to  alcohol/drug abuse to take appropriate action. 

Analysis and Evaluation

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, utilizes a variety of fact finding techniques such as interviews, cases analysis, observation and inspection, to identify problem areas of operation and the recommendations, and prepare reports findings. 

Budgeting

Coordinates with program staff to formulate, administer and monitor the operating and capital budget for the Section.  Identifies and establishes cost centers.  Monitors expenses.  Establishes proactive controls to ensure budgetary objectives are met.   Takes corrective action when budget variances occur. Computes financial data and statistics to prepare reports and forecast budgets for execution and short and long range plans.  security. 

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

Bachelor¿s degree (Master's preferred) in business or related field appropriate to the work of the position AND four years of experience that demonstrates knowledge of and skill to:  serve as a responsible point of contact for oversight, development and administration of transition readiness program for Marine and Family Programs to include:  management of program services, curriculum development, providing readiness services, information and to assist Marines and their families seeking employment. Skill to: Resources 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; advise, analyze and develop proposals or provisions in terms of impact on program resource requirements; conduct reviews of the administration and operation of the program and provide advice. 

Knowledge of human behavior and performance to recognize how individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning and motivation impact on the pursuit of career, transition and educational goals to effectively lead clients to accomplishment.  Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software suites. Understanding of DOD Transition E-form, Inspector General of the Marine Corps functional area checklist process and execution; Knowledge of SharePoint functions and applications, Marine On Line (MOL), Marine Corps Total Force Management System (MCTFS), Department of Defense Manpower Data Center ¿ Transition Assistance to Civilian Life systems. Must possess the ability to obtain and maintain an IT Level II or higher designation for access to PII within Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program (DoDTAP) systems. Must have two or more years of experience as a program manager with DOD Transition programs and understanding of the OSD level transition initiatives. Must have working knowledge of Credentialing, and Skillbridge programs. Skill to supervise employees in the accomplishment of work. 

This position has been designated as a position of trust.  The incumbent must be eligible for an Access National Agency Check and Inquires (ANACI/ Tier 3) background investigation to satisfy IT Level II designation.  Appointment and continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of the security investigation.

Telework:  Eligible for incremental telework as determined by MF policy. 

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: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org

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. Resume with photos will not be accepted for this job 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
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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.


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