Director, Marine Corps Marathon NF5

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.

Serves as the Director of the Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO), providing strategic leadership, oversight, and direction for the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM), Marine Corps Historic Half, and associated races and events throughout the year. Ensures all events comply with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and governing race organizations, including USATF, RRCA, and AIMS.

Directs all MCMO operations, including strategic planning, budgeting, marketing, registration, sponsorship development, and race execution. Manages a multi-million-dollar budget and secures corporate sponsorships to support operations and reduce costs. Establishes policies, operational plans, and procedures to ensure effective program management and successful event execution.

Coordinates event planning, safety, security, and logistics with local, state, and federal agencies, law enforcement, emergency responders, military commands, and community partners. Oversees permits, support agreements, course design, transportation, medical services, communications, timing, and other operational requirements to ensure safe and successful events.

Maintains national and international relationships within the running and sporting communities. Directs public affairs, marketing, media relations, website and social media operations, and community outreach to promote MCMO events and the Marine Corps mission. Coordinates military running programs and supports the preparation of Marine Corps teams for national and international competitions.

Exercises full supervisory and management responsibilities, including personnel selection, performance management, awards, promotions, disciplinary actions, and workforce development, in accordance with applicable policies and EEO requirements. Requires frequent travel to races, meetings, conferences, and industry events to promote MCMO activities, develop partnerships, and maintain industry knowledge.

This is a white-collar position that may occasionally require lifting up to 20 pounds and standing for extended periods.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Five years of executive level experience that demonstrates expert knowledge of management principals in the areas of planning, budgeting, staff management, community relations and public affairs, marketing, event administration, public policy, government regulations, and industry forecasting. Experience in coordinating internal/external security, medical, and event operations for a major sporting event, national security event or Department of Defense event involving 30,000 or more participants.

Knowledge of USA Track and Field long distance running rules, regulations, and Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) grass-roots efforts. Ability to direct, supervise and evaluate personnel in the performance of their duties. Ability to make sound and ethical financial decisions. Knowledge of military protocol and procedures, sponsorship requirements, marketing priorities, purchasing, contracting and financial accounting methods.

Refined communication and public speaking skills; personable and customer oriented. Must be able to obtain a passport for travel outside of the United States. SECURITY CLEARANCE : This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of the security investigation.

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE DUTY STATEMENT: The incumbent of this position participates substantially through decision or exercise of significant judgment in taking official action for: contracting or procurement, administering or monitoring federally conferred financial or operational benefits, regulating, or auditing a non-federal entity, or other activities in which final decision making or action may have a direct and substantial economic impact on the interests of the organization.

The incumbent is required to file an annual Confidential Financial Disclosure Form OGE 450 to avoid conflict of interest or to carry out the purpose of any statute, executive order, or regulation applicable to or administered by the employee.