Regional Fleet Readiness Program Manager Job in Naples, Italy

Vacancy No. EUR25-168 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $106,382.00 to $138,296.00 Grade 5 to 5
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/10/2025 Close Date 6/24/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Naples, Italy


Summary

This position is located in the Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa Central (EURAFCENT) Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR,) organization and serves as the principal advisor for issues associated with the Fleet Readiness Program (N92). Incumbent is responsible for the planning, programming, budgeting, development of business plans for Morale, Welfare, & Recreation (MWR), Child and Youth Programs (CYP).

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Clarification from the agency

This vacancy is only open to current CNIC employees.

Duties

Program Management

Responsible for executing/synchronizing the EURAFCENT Fleet Readiness (N92) Regional Business Plan ensuring the overall effectiveness and efficiency of operations within the N92 organization structure germane to Navy Region Europe, Africa and Central. Employs and oversees a variety of operational methods for accomplishing operational functions including contract services, non-appropriated fund activities, and official command support for feeding. The incumbent interprets higher authority broad policies and guidance and establishes regional policies and procedures, and evaluates their effectiveness through performance metrics. Resolves diverse issues, provides in-depth technical analysis and interprets guidance into direct and concrete plans and implementation practices, providing expert technical recommendations and analysis for the Navy Region Flag level assigned mission.

Incumbent devises and develops criteria and methods for evaluation of installation level programs. In doing so, must interpret and apply pertinent regulations, experience and knowledge and must be aware of the role of recreation operations and the limited resources available to support the programs. As the authoritative professional, advises the Regional F&FR Director (N9) on matters pertaining to policy, goals and direction.

Continuously reviews overall program delivery and facilitates discussion and program concepts that improve delivery, improve customer satisfaction or are more cost effective. Directs functionality assessment processes for regional MWR operations. Employs business process re-engineering tools including mapping, surveys, and focus groups to ensure the right programs are identified and planned for/omitted as required.

Represents the command integrated process teams, such as the consolidation and/or alignment of services to maximize efficiencies and resources. e.g., resources, new construction, contracts, budget administration, and negotiations. The diversity and complexity of programs under the auspices of NRE preclude routine responses to pressing matters. Issues must be handled carefully and individually in a constantly evolving political and economic climate. The volatility of issues and potential impact on the command and the area of responsibility (AOR) demands comprehensive knowledge and expert skill to resolve issues and to represent command interests to higher authority. Develops and guides implementation of the strategic plan for Regional Fleet Readiness functions of the Fleet & Family Readiness Program and the EURAFCENT Regional Implementation Plan. Participates in management and planning conferences attended by higher Navy authority, Navy claimants and Navy Program Managers, EURAFCENT department heads, regional commanders and other federal, state, and local authorities to insure proper work flow and timely completion with special focus on regional programs and tasks. Incumbent serves on boards and other program management/advisory bodies to guide Fleet Readiness operations and EURAFCENT initiatives. Establishes and directs regional inter-service program initiatives which improve regional program efficiencies.

Employs a variety of forms of communications including oral and written briefs, training, correspondence, research papers, point papers, synopsized reports on a variety of subjects with limited direction and background that will be read by senior staff at 0-6 and above levels throughout the chain of command. Incumbent employs use of computer applications building charts/graphs and presentations to develop such presentations.

Resource Management

Monitors execution and authorizes appropriated fund (APF) and non-appropriated fund (NAF) obligations. Employs resources in the development of annual NAF budget. Develops and employs Regional Business Plan to ensure all installation level operations are guided by the same vision and plan for the various Fleet Readiness Programs. Uses a variety of performance management tools to meet program objectives such as business plans; economic/business analysis, managerial decision models, statistical tracking/analysis, strategic planning and costing tools such as activity based management/costing.

Supervisory Duties

Directly supervises one CW-03 Regional Food Service Officer, one NF-05 Child and Youth Program Manager, one NF-05 MWR Program Manager and one NF-03 Management Assistant. Authority is delegated to subordinate employees, holding them accountable for performance of their respective organizational units.




Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE.
  • A valid state-issued driver’s license is required.
  • Incumbent required to qualify for a personal government travel card.
  • The incumbent of this position is required to execute an annual Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (SF 450) per DOD 5500.7R.
  • Up to 25% travel may be required.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

  • Thorough knowledge of financial management, including budgeting, cost, and profitability analysis, internal controls, auditing, purchasing and cash flow and credit management. In-depth knowledge of DoD and Navy policies, regulations and procedure pertaining to the planning, budgeting, funding, and recreation management.
  • Demonstrated a mastery of large command and preferably regional management of major quality of life program operations including both APF and NAF financial management and policy decisions. Experience and demonstrated success in organizational development, implementation and evaluation. Working knowledge of DoD and Navy organizational structures, long range organizational planning principles, quality of life resources planning and budget principles.
  • Expert analyst knowledgeable in a wide range of qualitative methods for the assessment, improvement and effectiveness of complex management programs and systems.
  • Mastery of preparation and delivery of oral and written presentations, with extensive experience in producing completed staff work and conducting effective meetings. Demonstrated experience in DoD and other executive department officials or staffs on program matters in order to explain and promote programs or to delineate problems impacting Navy operations. Must possess expertise and acumen to originate correspondence, develop Flag level presentations, synopsize issues for senior level management decision making for a variety of operational matters.
  • Initiative, assertiveness, ability, foresight, and diplomacy are requisites for the incumbent in developing, explaining, justifying, persuading, and otherwise dealing with a wide range of complex problems and with people of diverse backgrounds and intentions.



Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

Selectees initially recruited from the United States or who are already on a Transportation Agreement may be entitled to transportation and moving costs for themselves and their family members. Household goods may be shipped and a Living Quarter Allowance (LQA), is paid to cover monthly housing and utility costs.

Applicants recruited from the United States are entitled to a tax-free Post Allowance (PA) In addition, incumbents are authorized use of the Navy Exchange, Defense Commissary and MWR programs. Additional information will be provided upon selection. For useful information concerning living and working in Naples, Italy, please consult https://cnreurafcent.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/NSA-Naples/

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement.

Resumes will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements.

Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Resume that includes relevant work experience with start/end dates stated in month/year, description of duties and salary, as well as any applicable education and contact information.
  • For current or previous Federal employees, the resume should also include the Pay Plan, Series and Grade for each work experience entry.
  • Proof of education: (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma, certifications)
  • If you are a current or previous Federal employees, attach a copy of your most recent SF-50 or agency notification of personnel action form that provides current position, grade level, and duty location.
  • If you are a veteran claiming Veterans Priority Consideration, attach your DD-214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, receipt of medals and campaign badges, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). The member 4 copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," is preferable.
If currently residing in local area, you must provide:
  • Claiming Family Member Preference? Attached a legible copy of sponsor's PCS orders.
  • Claiming Military Spouse Preference? Attach and legible copy of sponsor's orders.
  • Copy of U.S. Government no-fee passport showing picture, passport number, expiration date.

NOTE: Failure to provide the required documents may impact eligibility, qualifications determination.

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

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/24/2025 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12745968It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

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Agency contact information

CNRE NAF HRO
Address
Region NAF HRO / NSA Naples
PSC 817 Box 108
FPO, AE 09622-0108
US

Next steps

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