MCTF Associate Deputy Director NF5

Serves as the Associate Deputy Director Marine Corps Total Fitness (MCTF) Directorate Marine and Family Programs Division (MF) Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) Headquarters United States Marine Corps (HQMC). The incumbent serves as the MCTF Deputy Directors full-time civilian counterpart and second-in-command providing the continuity technical program expertise and day-to-day operational execution the scope of the portfolio requires. The incumbent independently manages the MCTF portfolio ensures integration and consistency of policy and execution across all assigned branches and directly supervises the civilian branch heads for Combat Power Preservation Outreach and Support Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) and Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience (WARR)/Semper the Deputy Directors absence the incumbent acts with full authority for the MCTF portfolio representing the Directorate in Headquarters-level working groups budget reviews and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Serves as the single point of accountability for integration across the MCTF portfolio ensuring Combat Power Preservation Outreach and Support SAPR and WARR/Semper Fit function as a unified prevention and readiness capability rather than as independent programs. Directs the synchronization of policy planning and execution across branches resolving overlapping mandates mission gaps and resourcing conflicts between programs.

Directs or Leads Operational Planning Teams (OPTs) addressing structural policy and governance questions affecting the portfolio.

Advises the Deputy Director MCTF on the operational and administrative status of all branches briefing risks shortfalls and resourcing needs in time to support decision-making.

Represents MCTF at Department of War and Service-level meetings working groups and boards when the Deputy Director is unavailable articulating the Directorates position and negotiating solutions that align with strategic objectives.

Coordinates with other MF divisions M&RA staff and external stakeholders including Navy and Department of War counterparts on matters affecting the MCTF portfolio.

Drafts and reviews policy decision briefs and correspondence on behalf of the Deputy Director on portfolio-wide issues ensuring alignment with current governing directives and pending policy revisions.

Exercises full supervisory authority over the civilian branch heads within MCTF. Assigns plans and reviews the work of subordinate branch heads setting priorities and deadlines consistent with MCTF and Division objectives. Evaluates the performance of subordinate branch heads and approves or disapproves leave. Provides input on selection of branch heads and hears and resolves employee grievances and complaints. Identifies training and development needs and approves training for subordinate staff. Effects minor disciplinary actions and recommends action on more serious disciplinary matters.

Exercises seasoned analytical ability judgment and discretion applying a thorough knowledge of management principles and program analysis to continuously evaluate the accuracy effectiveness and integration of MCTF branch operations. Plans oversees and conducts analyses of current and projected programs to identify overlapping mandates mission gaps and resourcing conflicts across the portfolio. Analyzes and evaluates data from diverse sources performing complex qualitative and quantitative analysis. Consults with branch heads subject matter experts and representatives of sister services and stakeholder organizations to identify significant factors relationships and patterns. Produces interpretive reports and briefs on portfolio operations and integration for the Deputy Director MCTF and other executive-level personnel providing options and recommendations for corrective action.

Develops coordinates and submits program requirements and resource needs for assigned MCTF programs and initiatives in support of the Planning Programming Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process including Program Objective Memorandum (POM) Current Year Deficiency (CYD) and other budget and resource requirements. Works with program managers branch leadership and stakeholders to identify prioritize and articulate current and future resource requirements including personnel equipment contracts and other programmatic needs.

May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work week and work hours. May travel to complete work assignments and conduct or attend conferences and meetings.

This position may be required to travel. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.

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EVALUATIONS:

Five (5) years of specialized experience demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of Marine Corps (USMC) organizational structure mission and operational environment; Demonstrated experience working within Marine Corps Community Services Moral Welfare and Recreation Non-Appropriated Funds Department of War (DoW) military installation or comparable organizational environments.

Demonstrated experience managing supervisors managers or employees. The position requires the ability to establish performance expectations coach and develop managers evaluate performance resolve personnel and operational issues and lead through subordinate supervisors or managers. Knowledge of DoW Department of the Navy (DON) and USMC policies and requirements applicable to strategic planning program integration and enterprise-level oversight. Demonstrated experience in strategic program management planning programming budgeting and resource management; developing implementing and assessing complex programs and initiatives; identifying emerging requirements risks and trends; and developing solutions to organizational challenges. Ability to interpret and integrate congressional direction Executive Orders DoW and DON guidance and USMC policy into program planning and execution while balancing mission requirements and resource constraints. Demonstrated ability to coordinate across organizations and functional areas establish priorities develop program requirements and communicate effectively with senior military and civilian leaders.

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.