Program Specialist/Administrative Assistant NF4

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. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps. 

Military Spouse Preference (MSP)

For job postings with a grade of NF01 to NF03, GSE02 to GSE05 (childcare), NA03 - NA10 (crafts & trades), if military spouse preference is being claimed, please attach a copy of the active-duty spouse's orders to the application.  

Orders must include applicant¿s name and active-duty spouse's assignment. When applying for regular part-time or regular full-time positions, spouse preference can be used only once per rotation to the duty station.   

Why Choose MCCS?

Here at MCCS, we believe in meaningful connections, opportunities to build and develop skills that will span throughout your entire career and creating positive relationships that will last a lifetime. We provide Marines, Sailors, and families with everyday services and support. We believe in serving those who serve.

Joining our world-renowned team also comes with some amazing benefits.  Part-time and Full-time vacancies are eligible for the following Employee Benefits (20-40 hours a week):

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% employer match

• NAF Pension Plan, employee contribution only 1% (may be eligible to buy back up to 5 years of military service)

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Inexpensive life insurance (up to 3X annual salary)

• Flexible spending accounts (Health and Dependent Care)

• Short Term Disability Insurance (up to 60% of annual salary)

• Immediate annual and sick leave accrual

• Tax-free shopping

• Professional training opportunities to build and develop new skills.

• Access to MCCS facilities such as the child development centers, gyms, movie theaters, bowling centers, pools, golf course, auto skills center, outdoor recreation and more!

Serves as the Program Specialist for the Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO). Assists in the overall management and administration for a variety of services, materials, and supplies. Incumbent resolves various problems associated with the administrative and clerical work in performing the following duties.

Serves as the administrative contact for pre-award and post award of MCMO contracts. Assure actions are prepared and submitted in a timely manner in accordance with regulatory criteria and policy. Perform a variety of duties to include maintaining status logs and file control over projects until completion of the contract. Maintains log of project status at various stages of the contracting process until project completion and close out. Maintain project archives for regulatory required periods of time. Ensures Contracting Officer Representatives (COR)s are provided with a copy of all documents relating to each contract. Provide administrative support to COR(s) in such areas as contract administration, file management, training, scanning, copying, and maintaining electronic and hard copy filing systems, and a variety of other administrative functions. Maintain a Warranty database for all contract actions completed, if applicable. Receive input from CORs for preparation of requests for contract modifications; prepare in final form and coordinate with budget as necessary for approval of additional funds. Track and archive submittals through the approval process and notify COR(s) of status. Maintain a current record of obligations and expenditure on each contract. Ensure expenditures do not exceed authorized funding. Track closed contract actions for reporting need for de-obligation of funds. 

Determines availability of potential suppliers and develops new sources of supply.  Reviews contract terms, technical specifications and identifies special requirements.  Issues requests for information, quotations and proposals.  Submits quotes and Statement of Work and purchase order content to the Contracting Office. Submits payment requests/invoices after COR approval to the Contracting Officer for payment and ensures vendors are paid. Makes credit card purchases and reconciles monthly to submit statements to the Contracting Office.  Will make purchases in person and online in accordance with DOD regulations at government approved businesses utilizing purchasing card. Keeps expense tracker to ensure budget compliance and prepares expenditure reports to the Business Manager for the MCCS CFO.  Assists with budget preparation.

May prepare and maintain operational and organizational charts, spreadsheets, presentations, and reports for the MCMO. Prepare a variety of other documents such as memorandums, letters, meeting agendas/meeting minutes, forms, briefing materials, flowcharts, and handouts from oral instructions or rough draft. Utilize software such as Excel, Access, Power Point, or Word to gather and present data. 

May be required to travel to attend MCMO races, meetings, and expos to promote races and events. May assist in preparations for MCMO races and events by setting up cones, tents, start and finish lines and other race requirements.  May observe race protocol and practices by attending other races within the running industry and learning how they prepare, plan and execute races. May be required to stand for extended periods of times.  Performs other duties as assigned.  This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.

Three years experience demonstrating knowledge of the organizations, program objectives, technical requirements of assigned commodities or services, business practices and sources of supply.  Knowledge of a limited range of contract types, required clauses, and special provisions to carry out procurement actions.  

Knowledge of the procurement process, the activity's procurement needs, market sources, and related business practices, operations, and structures to identify contractual opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses. Knowledge of procurement statutes, Executive Orders, policies and regulations.  

Must have the ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Must have excellent organizational skills. Must possess and maintain a valid State Driver¿s License.

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