Installation Fleet and Family Readiness Director

Naval District Washington (NDW) (NAF); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval District Washington (NDW) is seeking a visionary executive to lead all Fleet & Family Readiness (FFR) programs, directing Family Readiness, Housing, and MWR operations. As Director, you will command dual-source budgets, inspire a large NAF/APF team, and shape a community supporting those who serve in the Nation's oldest Shore Navy installation.

Responsibilities include comprehensive program integration, strategic planning, and serving as the chief QoL/QoS advisor to the Installation CO on

Qualifications

• Five years administering a comprehensive QOL/QOS program for a military organization.
• Three years formulating strategic policies and procedures for personnel readiness, community support, mission sustaining and QoL programs.
• Three years developing and executing short and long-range planning for programming and budget execution.

Responsibilities

• Direct and unify the full spectrum of FFR/N9 operations including Housing, CYP, and support services.
• Author and execute the FFR Master Plan aligning programs and activities to installation needs.
• Advise the Installation CO on funding, services, policy, and long-range planning.

Skills

QOL programs

Strategic planning

Budget execution

Job description

Summary

Lead with legacy! Steer all Fleet & Family Readiness (FFR) programs at the Nation's oldest, historic Shore Navy Installation. As Director, you'll champion quality of life for our warfighters and families-orchestrating Family Readiness, Housing, and MWR operations. We need a visionary executive to command dual-source budgets, inspire a large NAF/APF team, and shape the community supporting those who serve.

Location

• Washington, DC

Work site options

• Telework eligible – Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
• Remote job – No
• Relocation expenses reimbursed – Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Salary and Pay

• Salary – $121,776 - $158,319 per year
• Pay scale & grade – NF 5
• Promotion potential – None
• Work schedule – Full-time
• Travel Required – 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
• Appointment type – Permanent
• Supervisory status – Yes
• Federal service type – This job is in the Competitive Service
• Represented by a union – No
• Drug test – No
• Security clearance – Secret
• Financial disclosure required – Yes
• Announcement number – 27-13109085
• Control number – 891508400

Duties

Major Duties & Responsibilities (75% of Time)

• Comprehensive Program Integration: Direct and unify the complete spectrum of FFR/N9 operations, including Family Readiness Programs, Fleet Readiness Programs, Housing, Child and Youth Programs (CYP), FFR Support Services, and Casualty Support.

• Strategic Planning: Author and execute the FFR Master Plan, aligning Mission Sustaining Programs, Community Support Activities, and Business Activities to meet current and future installation needs.

• Advisory Partnership: Serve as the chief QOL/QOS advisor to the Installation Commanding Officer (CO) on funding, services, policy, and long-range planning.

Fiscal Stewardship & Business Optimization

• Dual-Source Financial Management: Oversee complex budgets funded by both non-appropriated (NAF) and appropriated (APF) resources. Optimize revenue-generating program profitability while maintaining strict cost controls and compliance.

• Resource Allocation: Develop comprehensive multi-year capital expenditure plans, operational funding requests, and facility improvement initiatives.

• Market Analysis & Business Innovation: Initiate and direct market research, evaluating community needs to craft advanced business strategies that elevate customer engagement and exceed business metrics.

Emergency & Community Operations

• Emergency Management: Develop, train, and execute emergency action and mass care response plans (N9), coordinating recovery efforts with regional and local community resources.

• EOC Leadership: Serve as Mass Care Chief or Logistics Section Chief in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during drill exercises and real-world incidents, requiring standing watch after normal working hours if needed.

• Liaison & Public Relations: Represent FFR to external agencies, contractors, civilian organizations, and local business communities to foster collaborative civilian-military relations.

Supervisory Duties & Responsibilities (25% of Time)

• Workforce Leadership: Direct a diverse civil service team of up to six senior NF-4/5 or GS-equivalent professionals across multiple functional FFR directorates, as well as up to five specialists and wage-grade technicians (NF-2/3, recreation staff, maintenance crews).

• Second-Level Supervision: Provide senior executive oversight, administrative direction, and policy implementation for all FFR program managers on the installation.

• Staff Development & Performance: Direct annual performance evaluations, manage professional development and training pathways, resolve employee relations or disciplinary actions, and actively cultivate an equitable, harassment-free workplace in alignment with EEO policies.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
• Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. (Review required documents section for more information.)

Qualifications

• -Five years of experience with organizing and administering a comprehensive quality of life (QOL) and/or quality of service (QOS) program for a military organization.
• -Three years of experience with formulating strategic policies and procedures to administer personnel readiness, community support functions, mission sustaining and quality of life programs.
• -Three years of experience developing and executing short and long-range planning pertaining to programming and budget execution.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements.

Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.

Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.

We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.

For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31,1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at .

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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, and 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. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Proof of education/training (if applicable): provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation