Deputy Director, Marine Corps Marathon NF5 Regular Full-Time

U.S. Marine Corps

Quantico, VA

JobSummary

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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QUANTICO MARATHON

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DD/NV27

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False

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public

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Serving Those Who Serve

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MajorDuties

Serves as the Deputy Director of the Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO). Assists in planning, directing, controlling, and supervising overall business operations and functions of MCMO under Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region¿Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCINCR-MCBQ). Provides executive leadership for highly visible events that receive significant national media attention. Directs and integrates operational controls and strategic planning initiatives across all functional areas of MCMO. Coordinates with U.S. Marine Corps Headquarters divisions, other Department of Defense entities, and private-sector partners to promote and execute MCMO events, including flagship races such as the Marine Corps Marathon, Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon, Marine Corps 1775K, and associated ancillary races, expos, receptions, ticketed meals, VIP operations, award ceremonies, and press conferences. Leads community outreach efforts with city and county officials to strengthen partnerships in tourism, economic development, and civic engagement. Oversees the planning, development, and implementation of advanced technology systems supporting race registration and participant services for more than 50,000 annual participants. Establishes policies, procedures, and timelines for online registration, customer relations, and data management systems. Manages internet services, survey tools, and domain registration. Researches and implements emerging technologies to ensure MCMO events remain innovative and industry leading. Directly supervises all Marine Corps Marathon branches and functional areas. Provides executive oversight of operations and logistics, business relations, customer service, sponsorship development and sales, vendor coordination, media engagement, and event execution. Oversees economic impact studies to support fee reduction strategies and demographic analysis. Maintains strategic relationships with running clubs, nonprofit organizations, sponsors, and community partners to enhance participation and public engagement. At the discretion of the MCMO Director, exercises financial and contractual oversight in conjunction with the MCMO Business Manager, which may include approval and signature authority for sponsorship agreements, purchase orders, and related financial documents. Serves as liaison between contractors and the Contracting Officer to facilitate contract administration. In coordination with the MCMO Director and assigned Contracting Officer Representatives, monitors contractor performance and compliance with contract requirements and identifies and reports performance issues. Reviews and approves invoices, inspects and accepts products and services, maintains contract documentation, and completes required ethics and standards-of-conduct training. Serves as a subject matter expert and senior advisor to the MCMO Director. Plans, organizes, and manages internal procedures and resources to maximize productivity, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility. Assists in long-range planning, property resource management, and implementation of internal operating directives. Exercises delegated personnel management authority. Represents MCMO at meetings, conferences, briefings, speeches, and hearings. Assists in budget oversight, resource allocation, and monitoring of program execution based on validated and prioritized requirements. Analyzes operational data to identify trends, conduct needs assessments, and develop position papers and recommendations supporting organizational goals and objectives. Advises senior leaders on protocol, formalities, and professional courtesies when hosting distinguished guests. Provides guidance on business etiquette, including receptions and award ceremonies. Assists in preparing financial plans, reports, and related documentation, and may exercise authority over approved budgets at the discretion of the MCMO Director. Conducts regular program reviews and initiates corrective actions to ensure alignment with MCMO operational objectives. Supervises personnel by counseling and training employees; assigning and directing work; evaluating performance; and approving leave and personnel actions. Ensures compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Sexual Harassment Prevention, safety, environmental, and security programs. Develops and enforces internal controls to safeguard resources and minimize fraud, waste, and abuse. Must travel in support of MCMO races, expos, and promotional events. Responsibilities may include representing MCMO at external expos; marketing race events; engaging runners, sponsors, and vendors; assisting with race-day setup and execution; and attending external race events to observe industry best practices and implement operational improvements within MCMO.

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EVALUATIONS:

Evaluations

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.

HowToApply

All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website. 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. 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.

WhatToExpectNext

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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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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https://careers.usmc-mccs.org#nav-benefits

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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.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Site/Pages/No-Fear-Act.aspx 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.

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