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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. Responsibilities Serves as the Innovation Project Manager for the Child and Youth Program, Family Care Branch, Marine and Family Program Division (MF), Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department (M&RA), Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) in Quantico, VA. The incumbent reports directly to the Child and Youth Program Manager. The Innovation Project Manager¿s primary duty is the development, coordination, implementation, administration and evaluation of various initiatives directly related to access, cost and quality of Child and Youth programming (CYP) across the Marine Corps. Uses established project management skills, tools, and knowledge to develop and complete planned projects and achieve project goals within the scope, budget, time constraints and organizational limitations. Projects will vary in scope and complexity and incumbent must have the ability to manage multiple projects, at varying stages of development, simultaneously. Serves as the Project Manager with responsibility for the oversight of day-to-day implementation of various initiatives which have broad, multifaceted and significant impact on the mission of the Marine Corps Child and Youth Programs. Identifies and analyzes issues, problems, and challenges facing the organization and formulates and evaluates possible courses of action to proactively make and implement decisions to transform programs to meet key mission requirements. Serves as a contracting officer representative (COR) on contracts in support of centralized purchasing, implementing a point of sale and program management IT system and staff scheduling tool. Develops new policies, guides or instructions and makes decisions to change existing guidance to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of program management. Project Management Community Outreach and Partnerships- Identify opportunities within community programs, located around Marine Corps installations, to expand existing childcare capacity for military members, such as space buy-down or other innovative means. Program Innovation- Propose, implement, oversee and analyze the impact of CYP pilot programs, to identify promising practices which expand capacity, improve quality, support employee retention, or reduce the cost of child or youth programming. Planning and Policy -Lead efforts associated with near- and long-term strategic planning for the program. Identify, analyze and develop plans, policy and budget for routine lifecycle replacement of CYP equipment (classroom, training rooms, kitchen) and playground items across the Marine Corps enterprise. Contracts-Serve as the Contracting Officer¿s Representative (COR) and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the identification, selection, transition, implementation and training for a cloud-based information technology system. Develops a transition plan to ensure sufficient contract modifications and options remain viable until a new system is fully functional. Installation Collaboration and Partnership - Partner with Installation CYP representatives to drive efficiencies through automation and to provide information analysis to be used in advancing services to the military customer and create product value. Requirements Conditions of Employment See Duties and Qualifications EVALUATIONS: Qualifications BACHELOR¿S DEGREE from an accredited college AND at least five years¿ experience implementing project management tools and methodology. Must have a Project Management Certification. A degree or experience in child development or early childhood education is preferred, but not required. Knowledge that demonstrates the ability to successfully lead teams through the experience of successful development and implementation of creative and innovative solutions to complex problems, delivered on time and within budget and other organizational constraints. Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to travel in support of primary duties, as necessary. Telework: Eligible for incremental telework as determined by MF policy. Education Additional Information GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, 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.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp. As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made. Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS. Required Documents: *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable. *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce. Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card. INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION. ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.