Regional MWR Programs Director

Naval District Washington (NDW) (NAF); Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation expenses reimbursement

Situational telework

Job summary

Naval District Washington (NDW) in the United States seeks a Region Program Manager overseeing Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) and Galley operations across seven NDW installations including Annapolis, MD and Washington, DC.

This leadership role directs executive strategy, program governance, facility lifecycle management, and both APF/NAF budgeting while ensuring DoD and CNIC directives are uniformly applied.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible, specialized experience managing the daily operations of a large-scale Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) program.
• Five years of experience managing facility maintenance, renovation, or construction projects, including setting priorities and approving funding for MILCON or O&M.
• Three years of experience initiating acquisition requirements, managing contracts, or overseeing contract administration to procure goods or services for a program.

Responsibilities

• Executive Strategic Direction and Policy Governance (Program Management - 80%): Serves as the principal advisor to the NDW Fleet and Family Readiness Director on all operational, fiscal, and governance matters affecting MWR and Galley programs.
• Broad-Spectrum Operations and Program Oversight: Maintains comprehensive operational oversight of MWR categories A–C and Galley services across seven installations.
• Capital Infrastructure, Facilities Management, and Engineering Liaison: Directs lifecycle facilities management and coordinates with NAVFAC/CNIC on MILCON, O&M, and NAf funding.
• Dual-Fund Financial Stewardship and Resource Management: Oversees APF and NAF budgets and ensures compliant allocation of funds.
• Acquisition Management and Commercial Contracting: Guides regional acquisition actions and contract administration for MWR activities.
• Customer Research, Marketing, and Quality Assurance: Conducts market analysis and customer surveys to drive strategy and patron participation.
• Installation Engagement, Cross-Functional Liaison, and Representation: Conducts on-site reviews and represents NDW at higher-level conferences.
• Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Compliance: Enforces safety, OSHA, environmental, and food safety standards across venues.
• Supervisory Leadership and Human Capital Management: Supervises regional staff and provides direction to 1,000+ personnel.

Skills

Program management

Strategic leadership

Budgeting

Job description

Naval District Washington (NDW) in the United States seeks a Region Program Manager overseeing Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) and Galley operations across seven NDW installations including Annapolis, MD and Washington, DC.

This leadership role directs executive strategy, program governance, facility lifecycle management, and both APF/NAF budgeting while ensuring DoD and CNIC directives are uniformly applied.