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. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.
This position is located at CAMP PENDLETON CA. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a PERFORMANCE AND SPORT ANALYST NF4.
This vacancy is also eligible for the following Employee Benefits:
401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 5% employer match
NAF Pension Plan, employee contribution only 1% (May be eligible to buy -back military service time)
Medical and dental insurance
Inexpensive life insurance covers up to 3x your annual salary
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
Health Savings Account
Short Term Disability Insurance up to 60% of your salary
Federal Long-Term Care
Up to $3,000 a year for Tuition Assistance up to graduate level
Leave Donation Program for life's emergencies
Immediate Annual and sick leave accrual
Major Duties
This position serves as the Performance and Sport Data Analyst for the Semper Fit, Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience (WARR) portfolio to improve readiness, lethality, and resilience of total force in all domains of fitness: physical, mental, spiritual, and social and foundational building blocks of Marine Corps Total Fitness (MCTF). The purpose of the position is to work with WARR team professionals to improve aspects of health and human performance assessment, training, and performance; balance the benefits and risks associated human performance programming using organizational and industry research evidence and scientific theory of human performance; and assist in the integration of patrons, coaches and organizational needs into decision making approaches to improve health, wellness, and performance of Marines and authorized patrons.
The incumbent oversees the delivery and implementation of sports analysis services across the WARR Portfolio and influences Marine physical performance by conducting performance assessments, making performance training recommendations, and utilizing athlete management systems and resources to support the development of human performance training.
The incumbent develops human performance presentations and reports performance data trends to civilian and military leaders using appropriate visual representations and data-supported presentation materials. The incumbent requires collaboration efforts with the various providers within the WARR portfolio: strength and conditioning coaches, athletic trainers, sports coaches, performance educators, dietitians, and mental performance coaches.
Develops and implements physical performance assessment processes to capture an individual Marine, athlete, or other authorized user's level of fitness to include, but not limited to, health history questionnaires, biometric measures, anthropometric measures, static postural assessments, movement screens, and human performance assessments. The incumbent develops, tests, and demonstrates the various physical performance exercises associated with assessment protocols.
Ensures the performance and sports analysis program operations align with USMC policy, industry, and DoD standards and installation standard operating procedures.
The incumbent oversees the performance and athlete management system, maintains the performance data infrastructure, and mentors Semper Fit program staff on using and integrating
human performance technological resources to maximize the readiness of Marines and authorized users.
The incumbent is responsible for infographic development, information sharing guidance, and evaluation of human performance data distribution to support MCTF and Semper Fit WARR to maintain a continuous and up-to-date flow of information.
The incumbent demonstrates and conducts the performance assessments associated with physical fitness and demonstrates the various components of physical performance assessments to the participants which includes foundational movements such as push, press, squat, jump, and sprint. The incumbent conducts additional assessments during the various phases of the program. The incumbent analyzes the data and creates human performance assessment reports and presentations, and presents the data as needed to various audiences within the Marine Corps Community.
The incumbent works closely with the Semper Fit WARR program staff to design sound strength and conditioning programming and periodization principles around constraints within the training environment such as equipment, operational needs of the unit, overall readiness of the unit or patron, or sport.
The incumbent works with the strength and conditioning coaches and athletic trainers to establish specific thresholds to help understand the different variables such as volume, intensity, cadence, range of motion, associated with prescribing a periodized training plan related to the authorized patron¿s human performance needs after analysis of a prescribed testing battery. The incumbent will use up-to-date research and methodology to develop strategies that help to facilitate performance planning, monitoring, and assessment.
Supports the Marine Corps sports program by assisting in the administration of team or individual Marine athlete assessments and reviews the sport-specific physiological, psychological, and biomechanical processes of each sport. Provides the information gathered from these assessments and reviews to the team coach or individual athlete to develop periodized programming.
Incumbent reviews Semper Fit WARR standardized educational course participant surveys to modify and develop WARR content to ensure proper sport and performance-based training and education integrate the best practices and meets the needs of Marines and other authorized patrons.
Qualifications
Participates in local advisory groups and councils, or command briefs related to human performance and presents performance-based data to higher level leadership within Semper Fit, makes recommendations on performance assessment protocols, subjective data collection methods, maintains relationships by collaborating with WARR providers through meetings, emails, and other installation communication methods. Establishes relationships with civilian organizations to improve the health and performance of Marines and other authorized patrons. Works with other installation performance and sport professionals to help develop implement standardized performance protocols recommended by Headquarters Semper Fit.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Human Performance, Sport & Exercise Science or related field with statistical training or expertise. Master¿s degree preferred. AND 1 year of applicable experience. Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach from Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association or National Strength and Conditioning Association required. Ability to obtain a Sports/Performance science certification from an accredited organization such as the NSCA Performance Sport Scientist (within 6 months of hire). Collegiate or high school sports experience preferred
Knowledge and understanding of performance and sport data collection, quality, management, and interpretation and usability of health and performance measures.
The ability to assess the effectiveness of performance and sport technology such as athlete management systems, mechanical sensing systems designed to measure ground reaction forces, gait analysis and maximal oxygen consumption for military readiness and resilience. This includes informing staff about new athlete management and performance assessment technologies, conducting research on athlete monitoring systems, and implementing solutions to improve processes and communication within the WARR structure.
The ability to teach and guide staff on how to use subjective and objective assessments to inform performance-based programming is delivered to units.
Knowledge of human performance assessment and training protocols. Has the ability to consult the organization about data and performance outcomes to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations for planning and executing projects specifically related to health, sport, athlete or tactical performance.
The ability to express oneself orally and in writing in a highly professional manner, compose written reports and material concisely and effectively, and present oral and written communication to large public audiences at units, community events, or other audiences as needed.
Knowledge of Microsoft Power Point, Word, Publisher, and other various software applications.
Knowledge of Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media applications.
Demonstrate skills associated with the development of presentations, infographics, dashboards, and reports using sport and human performance data based on the needs or characteristics of the audience as it relates to health literacy of diverse audiences.
Knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of tactical strength and conditioning, exercise physiology, nutrition, and the ability to apply this knowledge to establish and maintain human performance data repositories and protocols.
Knowledge and ability to demonstrate foundational movements and various exercises associated with strength, conditioning, and performance assessments.
Knowledge and skill to review and write sport and strength and conditioning programs based on performance data outcomes, command training tempo, military occupation, or sport.
Knowledge of sports, team and individual athlete needs and the ability to review the team or athlete physiological, psychological, or biomechanical assessment and performance outcomes and the knowledge to review and create sport-specific periodized training plans.
The skill and ability to review human performance-based survey or participant outcomes of standardized curriculum designed for Marines and other authorized users.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Requires a valid driver¿s license.
Occasional travel within and outside the local commuting area.
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website.
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
STEP 1 - College Transcript(s) or Education Certificate(s), (REQUIRED IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY) A degree from an accredited college/university may be used to qualify for this position, or in combination with experience, as noted in the minimum qualification section of this announcement. If using education to qualify, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s), indicating degree conferred, or a copy of your degree as an attachment to your profile under My Job Applications https://careers.usmc-mccs.org to be considered. Applications received without appropriate documentation will be ineligible for consideration.
STEP 2 - If prior military, upload a copy of your DD214 Member 4 Copy as an attachment to your profile under My Job Applications https://careers.usmc-mccs.org.
Selective Service Registration: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and are at least 18 years of age, government employment requires that you must register with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions. You must be able to show proof of registration or your exemption, as part of the required suitability background investigation.
NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or submitted is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify applications, resumes, or answers submitted by any applicant. To check the status of your application or to return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
VACANCIES MAY BE FILLED BY METHODS OTHER THAN THE MERIT STAFFING PROGRAM WHEN IT APPEARS THAT THE BEST QUALIFIED PERSON CAN BE OBTAINED FROM OTHER SOURCES.
Closing Statement
GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, 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.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Site/Pages/No-Fear-Act.aspx
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.
