Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Operations Manager

NAVSTA Mayport; Mayport (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Station Mayport invites applications for the MWR Operations Manager within the Non-Appropriated Fund Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department in FL. The incumbent reports to the MWR Director and provides strategic leadership and operational oversight across all MWR programs.

This position requires strong analytical, budgeting, and supervisory capabilities, with experience coordinating complex projects, guiding staff, and aligning initiatives with the base’s mission and priorities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MWR mission, structure, and program delivery.
• Ability to apply analytical methods and budgeting concepts.
• Experience supervising staff and leading strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across MWR programs.
• Coordinate with the MWR Director and stakeholders to align initiatives with base priorities.
• Plan, conduct, and document comprehensive studies and reports as needed.

Skills

MWR program knowledge

Analytical methods

Budgeting & financial management

SAP

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Oral & written communication

Supervisory ability

Project management

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department; Fleet Readiness (N92), Commander, Navy Southeast; Naval Station Mayport, FL. Incumbent serves as the installation's MWR Operations Manager within Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Programs. The primary purpose of this position is to support the MWR Director by providing strategic leadership and operational oversight.

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. A qualified candidate must possess the following:

• Knowledge of MWR mission, vision, and functions; and the goals, principles, and techniques required for recreation program delivery.
• Knowledge of MWR organizational structure, hierarchy, and operational relationships to support numerous management programs.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of NAF construction and facility management policies.
• Knowledge of APF/UFM and NAF financial management, including budgeting, financial execution, cost analysis, and business planning.
• Skill in the use of SAP financial management system to extract and analyze financial data.
• Skill in applying interpersonal techniques to build, maintain, and foster effective group relationships, and to navigate both structured and unstructured situations with a variety of stakeholders.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).
• Skill in written and oral communication to deliver briefings, information papers, and complex reports.
• Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties.
• Ability to perform comprehensive operational analysis and make decisions that align with MWR's vision, priorities, and organizational objectives.
• Ability to plan, conduct and document a variety of comprehensive studies and reports.
• Ability to manage a wide variety of complex projects and strategic initiatives, while consolidating the work of others into impactful mission-aligned products.
• Ability to define, develop, discuss, and coordinate difficult problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

RELOCATION:

• NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
• Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE:

Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.