Clarification from the agency

U.S. citizens only

As the Executive Director, FFR Programs, at the NF-0343-06 level, some of your typical work assignments may include:

Planning, coordinating, organizing and implementing programs designed to enhance the effective use of total resources in the operation of Navy FFR programs. These resources support over 5,000 recreational facilities, 120,000 bachelor housing rooms, and 60,000 family houses throughout the CNIC AOR, with annual appropriated (APF) fund expenditures of approximately $1B, NAF fund expenditures of $2B, and include over 25,000 employees. Incumbent maintains oversight of execution and accountability of Family and Unaccompanied Housing (FH/BH), Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), Child Development (CD), and Navy Exchange (NEX) dividend NAF funds.

Technically and administratively supervises seven to ten direct reports, I 00 program analysts in headquarters (Washington DC) and 225 support staff in Millington, TN. This includes GS-07 to GS-15 employees, NAF employees from grades NF-03 to NF-05, contractors, and military (E7 to O-6 level) personnel assigned to the FFR Department. In this role, the incumbent supports Command goals of Equal Opportunity and provides direction and leadership to subordinates. Responsibilities include approval and recommendations of awards, disciplinary action, and performance ratings; approving leave; and scheduling and approving work and task assignments.

Recommends CNIC policy and develops programs in these areas consistent with DoW, OSW, DoN, SECNAV and ASN (M&RA/EI&E) vision and goals. As CNIC FFR Director, incumbent establishes FFR program objectives and goals; develops FFR program policies, standards, and procedures; programs, budgets for and oversees execution of FFR program resources; and directs and oversees implementation of Navy and DoW QOL policy and guidance within CNIC area of responsibilities (AOR).

Provides analysis and evaluation of proposed and existing programs to determine need, effectiveness, and for CNIC determinations of funding and emphasis. Identifies requirements and proposes strategy to efficiently satisfy them. Incumbent analyzes and evaluates Navy Program Objective Memoranda (POM) for compliance with Directorate guidance; identities and evaluates POM issues related to FFR; analyzes and evaluates CNIC submissions for the President's Budget; assists CNIC and Navy Comptroller in preparing Program Budget Decision (PBD) alternatives and developing Defense Management Review (DMR) issues, proposes CNIC positions on PBD's and DMR issues affecting FFR and QOL programs and services. Incumbent prepares input and backup information for Congressional testimony; responds to Congressional and public inquiries regarding QOL issues and policies and prepares congressionally directed reports.

Provides liaison to other military and government agencies, such as Army/Air Force/Marine Corps Headquarters or Major Claimants (MACOM/MAJCOM) and/or Coast Guard or various State or U.S. Territorial representatives, and private industry. Liaison matters are typically those affecting assigned program issues and concerns including budget and administrative matters as well as program substance. Incumbent convenes and chairs teams and committees to review and assess FFR and/or QOL programs and provides input into related Navy-wide program and policy development. Incumbent represents CNIC at inter and intra- departmental meetings and conferences related to programs for which the incumbent is responsible. Incumbent presents and defends CNIC positions on issues of concern, provides and gathers insight into issues, and proposes remedial or other actions consistent with Navy policy and goals.

Conditions of employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) related to this position within your resume. Submit separate narrative statements specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

Your resume must be no more than two pages, using no less than 10-point, Times New Roman font, with no less than one-inch margins all around to describe your qualifications. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications:

MTQ 1: Mastery of the methodology for developing major program policy and its corresponding resource strategy, including the alignment of programs with higher-level strategic goals, the analytical validation of need and effectiveness, and the justification of resources through formal budget and programming processes.

MTQ 2: Comprehensive knowledge and a demonstrated approach for providing executive-level oversight of a large, complex organization utilizing both Appropriated Funds (APF) and Nonappropriated Funds (NAF), encompassing the monitoring of financial and operational performance, the enforcement of regulatory compliance, and the implementation of corrective guidance for subordinate activities.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. In addition to providing narrative statements addressing the ECQs, if your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs:

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
  • Sub-Competencies:
    • Knowledge of the American System of Government: Demonstrates understanding and appreciation of the American system of government, including the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, separation of powers, federalism, and the historical development of the American Nation.
    • Commitment to the Rule of Law: Upholds the principles of the American Founding, including equality under the law and democratic self-government. Ensures the law is applied fairly and consistently.
    • Civic-Mindedness: Stays up-to-date on important developments in American government and aligns organizational objectives and practices with presidential and public interests. Demonstrates a commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
  • Sub-Competencies:
    • Fiscal Responsibility: Strategically manages, allocates and monitors financial resources. Aligns priorities and initiatives to justify budget proposals. Monitors expenditures, cuts unnecessary costs, and uses cost-benefit analysis to set priorities.
    • Managing Resources: Manages resources efficiently and effectively based on current and projected organizational goals, skills, budget considerations, and staffing needs.
    • Leveraging Technology: Explores emerging technology and potential applications. Incorporates technology to enhance efficiency and achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
  • Sub-Competencies:
    • Technical Skill: Possesses the requisite technical knowledge and subject matter expertise to consistently produce timely, high-quality work. Is considered a strong contributor in his or her domain.
    • Problem Solving: Engages in critical and data-driven thinking when diagnosing root causes and evaluating options. Identifies and promptly addresses the most pressing, high-priority problems.
    • Agility and Resilience: Anticipates and adapts to change, new ideas, new information, and new conditions. Is committed to continuous improvement. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity.
• ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
  • Sub-Competencies:
    • Accountability: Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, trained, and retained. Takes swift action to address performance- or conduct-based deficiencies in employees supervised. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Developing Others: Recognizes and rewards outstanding achievement in others. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. Cultivates a dynamic environment in which employees are not afraid to make mistakes.
    • Executive Judgement: Makes well-reasoned, timely, and effective decisions and considers short- and long-term implications. Communicates effectively with stakeholders across all organizational levels, sharing and guarding information where appropriate.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
  • Sub-Competencies:
    • Operational Mindset: Effectively translates strategies into actionable steps and processes. Partners effectively with stakeholders to drive adoption and addresses blockers to ensure successful implementation.
    • Innovation: Applies creativity to improving products and processes, challenges convention, takes measured risks, and considers ways to simplify and remove unnecessary requirements.
    • Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization by evaluating conditions, resources, capabilities, constraints, and organizational goals and values.

How you will be evaluated

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

Only experience obtained by the 11:59pm EST on the closing date (01/14/2026) of this announcement will be considered. Once this announcement closes the following will occur:

1. A review of your resume, clear evidence of the 5 ECQs and MTQs, and supporting documentation will be conducted by HR.
2. Applicants deemed minimally qualified will be referred to an Executive Resources Board (ERB) to further evaluate applications.
3. The ERB will further evaluate applications to determine the best qualified applicants for referral to the hiring official.
4. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring official and may be invited to participate in a structured interview. Interviews may be in a virtual setting or in person.