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Programs Director Family and Morale Welfare and Recreation, NF-05

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Salary

$125,000 - $165,000

per year

Closes

March 30, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading and managing a wide range of family support, recreation, and community programs on an Army base to boost soldiers' and families' well-being and morale.

The role requires overseeing budgets, staff, and multiple divisions like child care, sports, entertainment, and financial services for a medium to large installation.

It's a great fit for experienced managers with a background in non-profit or military support operations who enjoy directing teams and ensuring programs run smoothly and profitably.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level in FMWR director roles, including multiple program management
  • Three or more years of direct Family and MWR program management experience at the garrison level
  • Demonstrated leadership in overseeing a successful profit-generating medium/large business organization with sound financial management
  • Experience executing human resources programs, supervising personnel including subordinate supervisors, and handling organization personnel management
  • Experience managing, developing, and coordinating FMWR programs at the multi-program level (e.g., Division Chief or Region/HQ)
  • Proven ability to execute acquisition and financial management plans, including resource allocation for APF and NAF budgets and financial data analysis

Full Job Description

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Army Installation Management Command integrates and delivers base support to enable readiness for a globally responsive Army. We are the Army's Home - Be an Army Civilian- Go Army!

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QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT.

Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position.

One year of specialized experience directly related to the duties described above.

Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for a Director FMWR. Experience must reflect multiple FMWR program work.

Possess demonstrated leadership and oversight of a successful profit generating medium/large business organization, ensuring programs and activities are managed and operated on a sound financial basis or demonstrated experience taking corrective action.

Possess demonstrated ability to execute Human Resources Program, supervise personnel to include subordinate supervisors, and execute organization personnel management responsibilities.

All Qualified applicants will be rated against the highly qualifying criteria by a rating panel for evaluation of the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education.

Those applicants determined to be highly qualified will be referred to the hiring official for consideration. The highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and reference checks.

All answers to the Highly Qualifying Criteria must be demonstrated in your resume to get credit.

Possess experience managing, developing and coordinating FMWR programs at the multi­ program level (Division Chief) or Region/HQ level OR possess experience directing and overseeing multiple FMWR program activities.

Possess experience executing an effective acquisition and financial management plan to include demonstrated ability to determine resource needs and allocation of resources for both APF and NAF budgets and analysis of financial data.

Possess three (3) or more years of direct Family and MWR program management experience at the Garrison level. Major Duties:

Serves as the Programs Director, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) for a medium/large garrison with full responsibility and managerial authority to plan and direct FMWR programs on a complex multi-mission Army installation.

The FMWR programs encompass Nonappropriated Funds Resource Management Division, (NAF Financial Management, Marketing, Major Construction, Private Organizations, Commercial Sponsorship, Property Management, Internal Review and Management Controls, Supply, Warehouse and Maintenance, Public-Private Ventures, Information Technology and Contracting programs).

Child and Youth Division, (Child Development Centers, Family Child Care, School Age Services, Youth Centers, Teen Centers, Youth Sports and Fitness, Youth Education Support -School Liaison-Outreach-Program Support Services).

Recreation Division, (Sports and Fitness, Entertainment, Automotive, Parks and Picnic Areas, Library, Arts and Crafts, Community Activity Centers, Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS), Outdoor Recreation, and Leisure Travel).

Community Business Division, (Clubs, Food-Beverage-Entertainment-Bowling-Golf- Recreation and Mobile Snack Facilities, Theme Restaurants, Rod and Gun Clubs, Lodging Operations, and NAF Recycling program).

Army Community Services Division, (Financial Readiness, Family Advocacy Program (FAP), Relocation, Deployment Program and Mobilization, Information and Referral, Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), Family Member Employment Assistance Program, Installation Volunteer Service, Army Family Team Building (AFTB)/Community Life Program (CLP)/Army Family Action Plan (AFAP), and Army Emergency Relief (AER).

Develops broad mission requirements and objectives; plans for accomplishment of objectives; reviews status and progress; provides management guidance and direction; and provides advice and/or decision on policy matters.

Applies an extensive knowledge of management concepts, principles, and practices to subordinate elements in the effective planning, execution and review of FMWR programs.

Develops organizational vision, goals, plans, and objectives. Develops and implements policies and procedures. Determines resource needs, allocates resources, and accounts for their effective use.

Ensures programs and activities are managed and operated on a sound financial basis, are in compliance with Army policy, and are consistent with baseline standards.

Oversees all phases of major projects to insure integration and coordination within established timeframes and maintains FMWR goals and objectives.

Ensures programs are consistent with commitments and policy, as well as measurable performance criteria. Conducts periodic program review and analysis briefings.

Identifies areas where slippage is occurring and determines required corrective action to bring project in line with established schedules. Represents the Garrison Commander for FMWR activities.

Serves as the principal advisor and authority on matters impacting the FMWR programs. Serves as primary advisor on technical matters concerning plans and procedures.

Provides advice, guidance and technical expertise to the Garrison Commander concerning all FMWR activities.

Provides technical guidance and administrative oversight through direct and indirect supervision of subordinate supervisors and employees.

Exercises the full range of personnel management responsibilities.

** Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 30 August 1993.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/19/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/19/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: NENAFCC2612911149