Job summary

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.

Major duties

Serves as program manager for Personal Financial Management Program (PFMP), Personal and Professional Readiness Branch, Marine and Family Programs Division, Marine Corps Community Services, Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Manages and serves as the installation subject matter expert of the Personal Financial Management Program. Serves as the responsible point of contact for oversight, development and administration of the Personal Financial Management Program for the installation and sub-installations to include: mission, vision, goals, and objectives; marketing and improvement, organizational and development initiatives. Manages program services to include: providing education and training, information and referral, and counseling on basic consumer skills and how to prudently manage finances with primary focus on prevention of financial difficulties and mismanagement through education. Provides assistance on preparation of extended absence financial planning, financial planning and counseling, personal financial management and personal financial readiness. Subject matter expert on personal finances and provides counseling and assistance in the financial areas of financial planning, money management, investment planning, retirement planning and estate planning. Serves as the responsible point of contact for the oversight, interpretation and development of Personal Financial Management Program for the installation. Oversees facilitation and coordination of resources between agencies, related resource offices, community services agencies and private organizations with emphasis on improving services and financial readiness of military service members and military families. Serves as the Program Manager to independently oversee day-to-day operation of the PFMP ongoing program which encompasses mission, function, operation, activity, laws, rules and regulations authorized and funded by the agency. Determines appropriate products or services for customers and defines program scope, requirements and deliverables. Develops, modifies or provides input to project plans and implements program plans to meet objectives. Coordinates and integrates project activities. Manages, leads or administers project resources. Monitors project activities and resources to mitigate risks. Implements or maintains quality assurance processes. Makes improvements, solves problems or takes corrective action when problems arise. Conducts presentations or briefings on all aspects of the program. Provides financial briefings to support other USMC or MCCS programs, to include: the Transition Assistance Program, Relocation Assistance Program, New Parent and Support Program, Counseling Services, Marine Corps Family Team Building Program, unit pre-deployment and post-deployment requirements, and unit-specific financial education needs. Participates in phased, milestone and final program reviews. Identifies program documentation requirements or procedures. Develops and implements program marketing plans. Conducts quarterly PFM awareness forums/meetings for unit Command Financial Specialists (CFS) and other financial counselors/providers and semi-annual information seminars for commanders per Marine Corps Order 1700.37. SEE MCCS CAREERS WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION

Requirements

EVALUATIONS:

Qualification

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance or related field. Must have experience in financial management and counseling. Four years of experience in the field of financial counseling may be substituted for the degree requirements. Experience that demonstrates skill to independently oversee day-to-day operation of a Personal Financial Management Program; monitor HQMC MCCS data reporting system, review and recommend approval or disapproval of related program plans and materials; analyze and develop proposals or provisions in terms of impact on program resource requirements; develop new and revise current operating procedures and standards to incorporate provisions that affect operating activities and requirements; conduct reviews of the administration and operation of the program and provide subject matter advice. Skill to supervise employees in the accomplishment of work. Knowledge of human services principles and practices pertaining to individual and family needs and problems in relation to personal financial matters. Knowledge of military family support programs and the related mission of readiness and retention. Knowledge of, and familiarity with, agencies, related resource offices, community services agencies and private organizations that can provide support to the PFMP.

Evaluations

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.