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MWR Director
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Posted 53 days ago
Hybrid Groton, CT $58 – $65.6/hr Apply by Aug 19, 2026 General Business And Industry ENTJESTJINTJISTJ Education
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The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Director serves as the principal advisor to the Commanding Officer and lead executive responsible for the strategic direction, operational productivity, and cost-effectiveness of MWR programs under Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (CNRMA). The MWR operation is comprised of Deployed Forces, Community Recreation, Fitness, Sports, Aquatics, Golf, Food & Beverage, Bowling, Liberty and Navy Getaways.
What You'll Do
- →***PLEASE NOTE: This Position Description for this vacancy is currently pending final classification review.*** Administration (40%) Ensures the successful management, administration, and operation of all MWR activities, services, and facilities.
- →Develops, executes, and interprets policies, serving as the principal advisor to installation leadership on all MWR matters, and personally resolves complex issues.
- →Continuously reviews programs to ensure high standards of performance and customer service, identifies areas for improvement, and drives efforts to achieve and maintain program accreditation.
- →Performs long-range planning to forecast operational requirements, ensuring facilities are well-maintained and cost-effective, and develops studies to evaluate the adequacy of current services.
- →Administers and ensures full compliance with all fire, safety, sanitation, security, and occupational health programs.
- →Financial Management (30%) Directs the financial, operational, and personnel assets for both Appropriated Fund (APF) and Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) organizations.
- →Optimizes program delivery through standard business practices, cost reduction, and efficiency improvements; develops and implements innovative business methods to achieve goals while managing resources effectively.
- →Manages the overall financial wellbeing of MWR program, including the development and execution of comprehensive budgets and business plans.
- →Analyzes financial data and budget execution to ensure maximum benefit from resources, forecasts program requirements, and prepares reports and justifications for senior leadership.
- →Ensures all staff adhere to authorized acquisition methods and that all financial records and assets are secure.
- →Technical Oversight (30%) Provides technical guidance and administrative oversight for a large, diverse team of professional, technical, and skilled employees.
- →Performs the full range of supervisory duties, including assigning work, defining priorities, hiring, evaluating performance, managing training, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- →Analyzes manpower requirements and recommends staffing level adjustments to meet mission demands.
- →Creates, shapes, and maintains a positive work environment by championing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) initiatives and ensuring all personnel can perform to their maximum ability.
Requirements
- ✓Education may not be substituted for specialist experience at this level.
Personality Fit
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