Programs Director Family and Morale Welfare and Recreation, NF-05

United States Army Installation Management Command•Fort AP Hill, VA

About The Position

The Programs Director leads Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) for a small/medium garrison with full responsibility and managerial authority to plan and direct programs across a complex, multi-mission Army garrison with geographically dispersed installations. The role oversees a broad portfolio spanning NAF resource management; child and youth services; recreation; community businesses; and Army Community Services. Programs include financial management, marketing, construction, child development, youth services, sports and fitness, libraries, outdoor recreation, clubs, food and beverage, lodging, family advocacy, financial readiness, relocation, deployment support, and related services. The Director establishes organizational vision, goals, plans, and objectives; develops policies and procedures; determines and allocates resources; and ensures programs are financially sound, compliant with Army policy, and consistent with baseline standards and performance criteria. The role oversees major projects, reviews progress and performance, identifies schedule or implementation problems, and determines corrective actions. The Director represents the Garrison Commander on FMWR matters, serves as the principal advisor on FMWR programs and technical matters, and provides technical guidance and administrative oversight through supervision of subordinate supervisors and employees. The position exercises the full range of personnel management responsibilities. The incumbent must submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure report upon entering the position and annually. This is an emergency-essential position, requiring the incumbent or designated alternate to continue performing emergency-essential duties during a crisis until relieved by proper authority.

Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience directly related to the position, equivalent to the next lower level in the normal progression for an FMWR Director.
  • Experience must reflect work across multiple FMWR programs.
  • Demonstrated leadership and oversight of a successful profit-generating medium or large business organization, ensuring sound financial management, or demonstrated experience taking corrective action.
  • Demonstrated ability to execute a human resources program, supervise personnel including subordinate supervisors, and carry out organizational personnel management responsibilities.
  • At least two years of experience developing and managing a NAF budget, including determining resource needs, allocating APF and NAF resources, and analyzing financial data.
  • Three years of executive management experience in a diverse organization, including planning, coordination, execution, and after-action review of the mission.
  • Qualifications and experience must be clearly documented in the resume. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, dates of employment, and agency or department.
  • Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements, including a Tier 1 investigation or higher as determined by the Position Designation Tool.
  • Complete employment verification through E-Verify and any required pre-employment checks.
  • Provide direct deposit information and a Social Security card upon appointment.
  • Submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure report upon entering the position and annually.
  • Remain available to perform emergency-essential duties during a crisis until relieved by proper authority.

Nice To Haves

  • Demonstrated experience overseeing all phases of Capital Purchase and Minor/Major Construction Programs (CPMC), ensuring integration and coordination within established timeframes; experience must involve multiple FMWR-type programs.
  • Experience developing and executing five-year strategic plans for FMWR programs and activities.
  • Education may be considered by the hiring panel as part of overall accomplishments if transcripts are submitted; education is not required and cannot substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and direct FMWR programs across a multi-mission garrison and its geographically dispersed installations.
  • Oversee NAF resource management, child and youth services, recreation, community business operations, and Army Community Services.
  • Develop mission requirements, objectives, organizational vision, goals, plans, and policies and procedures.
  • Review program status and progress; provide management guidance and direction; and advise or decide on policy matters.
  • Determine resource needs, allocate resources, and account for their effective use.
  • Ensure programs are financially sound, comply with Army policy, and meet baseline standards and measurable performance criteria.
  • Oversee major projects and ensure their integration and coordination within established timeframes.
  • Conduct periodic program reviews and analysis briefings; identify slippage and determine corrective actions.
  • Represent the Garrison Commander for FMWR activities and serve as the principal advisor on matters affecting FMWR programs.
  • Provide technical advice and expertise to the Garrison Commander and technical guidance and administrative oversight to subordinate personnel.
  • Exercise personnel management responsibilities, including supervision of subordinate supervisors and employees.
  • Submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure report upon entering the position and annually.
  • Continue performing emergency-essential duties during a crisis until relieved by proper authority.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities, including training, education, and certification programs.
  • Access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
  • Health insurance for eligible regular full-time and part-time employees; some flexible employees may also be eligible.
  • Life insurance for eligible regular full-time and part-time employees.
  • 401(k) and retirement plans for eligible regular full-time and part-time employees.
  • Paid personal time off and federal holidays for eligible regular full-time and part-time employees.
  • Permanent Change of Station costs may be authorized when a move is determined to be in the Government's interest.
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