MWR Navy Race Organization Director
Department of the NavySource: USAJOBS
Company websitenavy.mil (Department of the Navy, opens in new tab)
Base salary $145K to $150K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in San Diego, CA
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- LocationSan Diego, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (39 min ago) · observed since
About this job
Summary
This position is assigned to Fleet Readiness (N92); Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Commander, Navy Region Southwest; San Diego, CA. Incumbent serves as the Race Director. This position is responsible for the Navy Marquee Run, Coronado Bay Bridge Run, with the intent to expand to national notoriety and international participation on the scale of the Marine Corps Marathon and Army Ten Miler (with expected event participation of 30,000+).
Duties
In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience. Duties comprise 75% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: Directs, supervises, and executes all activities of the Navy Race Organization (NRO). Maintains direct liaison with the national and international running community and sporting industry through meetings, conferences, and attendance of major sporting events. Provides expert advice on road racing following, Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), USA Track and Field (USATF), and Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) guidelines for sporting rules, ethical conduct and race standards to Navy Commanders and support personnel. Serves as the Subject Matter Expert of RRCA efforts from the ground up. Manages multiple-million-dollar budgets. Directs operational controls and establishment of the NRO strategic and functional planning. Plans and promotes NRO races by developing, coordinating, managing, directing, and implementing an annual NRO registration, marketing, and sponsorship plan, tracking and targeting both national participation in, and visibility of, the NRO events. Coordinates, reviews, and approves scopes of work and purchase agreements that will result in contract development that support special events. Secures corporate sponsorship to maximize cost avoidance for run operations. Ensures commercial sponsorship agreements are formulated and executed in accordance with current government regulations. Coordinates event safety, security, and force protection measures with multiple law enforcement and first responder agencies. Implements, initiates, and negotiates public right of ways, public permits, and support agreements with Local, County, State and Federal Agencies, including but not limited to the cities of San Diego, CA, and Coronado, CA, San Diego County, State of California, National Parks Service, the San Diego Port Authority, and the Mass Transportation Authorities. Oversees negotiation of fees and support costs from these agencies and ensures prompt payment for the services rendered, such as, but not limited to police support, equipment, grounds maintenance and transportation. Develops NRO policies, publishes the NRO Operations Plan and Order, NRO Bulletins, and Navy wide traffic messaging concerning NRO events. Oversees race-day full set-up, ensures race events are executed in compliance with industry standards (e.g., staffing and supplies), and that post race areas impacted are cleaned and restored to original state. This position is required to be actively involved in all facets of the race from pre to post event. Coordinates with Navy MWR Communication Strategy, conducts interviews, authors/publishes article, arranges for national press and media coverage of the Navy Races, its runners and support personnel programs and related events to widely publicize the NRO mission and project a positive image of the Department of the Navy. Maintains sportive relations within the local communities through lending assistance and advice, making public appearances and maintaining open dialogue with members and leaders of the community. Maintains liaison with the Chairman, Navy Adhoc Publicity Committee on current public relations issues. Analyzes current and historical data to determine trends and anticipate future requirements. Transports staff and/or volunteers to various locations in a 15-passenger van to assist with event set up and assist with moving special events equipment using a flatbed truck. Responsible for producing races and activities throughout the year in accordance with the appropriate governing rules, regulations, industry standards and ethics. Supervisory duties comprise 25% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: Directs work to be accomplished by a workforce of both NAF and APF employees: up to six personnel (NF-4/5 or GS equivalent) and acts as a rating official. Provides second level supervision for up to 50 NAF and APF employees; and acts as Senior Rating Official. Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities; Conducts annual performance reviews of staff; Participates in section staffing decisions; Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions;
Qualifications
Qualifications Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate must possess the following: At least five years of specialized experience planning, coordinating, and executing large scale race/running events and activities. A qualified candidate must also possess the following: Knowledge of special event management, planning, administration, and execution processes. Knowledge of special event principles, policies, government regulations, and industry forecasting. Knowledge of management principles in the areas of logistics planning, budgeting, and event staffing. Knowledge of community relations and public affairs. Knowledge of marketing techniques and strategies for event promotion. Knowledge of RRCA, USATF, and AIMS guidelines for sporting rules, ethical conduct, and race standards. Knowledge of International Olympic trials and qualifications. Knowledge of USATF long distance running rules, and regulations. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws that pertain to racing events. Knowledge of military protocol and procedures. Knowledge of sponsorship requirements and marketing strategies as it pertains to special events. Knowledge of emergency response procedures and crisis management. Knowledge of purchasing, contracting and financial accounting methods. Knowledge of CNIC's organizational structure, functions, and mission. Skill in organizing and managing multiple competing tasks and deadlines. Skill in budgeting and financial management. Skill in coordinating internal/external security, medical, and event operations for a large event (30,000+ participants). Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook). Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties. Ability to lead and delegate responsibilities to support teams. Ability to solve problems and make quick decisions on race day. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and vendors. Ability to make ethical financial decisions in accordance with DoD and CNIC Instructions regarding Non-Appropriated Fund instrumentalities. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with senior leadership, peers, staff and customers.
Education
This position is not in a positive education series.
How you will be evaluated
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Required documents
The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume Proof of education/training/licensure: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) and licensure as applicable If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.) If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50 NOTE: This position requires specific certification (see above Proof of Certification). Applications that do not provide all required certifications will not be considered. When submitting transcripts for an associate's degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required. All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent. Altered transcripts will not be accepted. Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for US equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service. Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.
How to apply
Applications are not accepted in person or via email. Applicants must apply online. Click the blue APPLY button at the top of this announcement to apply. Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.
Other information
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service. All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records in the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems. This information will be used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05. Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05 Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court (to include any general, special, or summary court-martial conviction or if they received non-judicial punishment [under Article 15 or chapter 47 of Title 10, U.S.C]) for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense. Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care. Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required. https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693
What to expect next
Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
Source: Department of the Navy on USAJOBS · View original posting (opens in new tab)
How this pay compares
Base floor $145,000, above 50% of the 916 Business Operations roles in California on this site. The employer's range is $5,000 wide, 3% of the floor. First observed today.
Pay in context
Among 916 Business Operations roles in California listed on this site, the median base floor is $144,450 and the middle half runs from $124,000 to $178,140. This role's floor ($145,000) is above 50% of them; 12 others list the same floor.
Base floors of 916 Business Operations roles in California
Table
| Floor band | Share | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| $100K to $125K | 25.4% | 233 |
| $125K to $150K | 30.5% | 279 |
| $150K to $175K | 17.2% | 158 |
| $175K to $200K | 12.4% | 114 |
| $200K to $225K | 8.0% | 73 |
| $225K to $250K | 2.9% | 27 |
| $250K to $275K | 1.7% | 16 |
| $275K and up | 1.7% | 16 |
How this is calculated
- Statistic
- Base floor distribution of the cohort
- Formula
- count of cohort postings in each $25K band of published base floor / postings in the cohort
- Denominator
- 916 open postings with this job family in California
- Sample size
- 916
- Hidden when
- the cohort has fewer than 30 postings
- Calculation version
- jobpage-analysis-v1
- Data as of
- 2026-11-09
- Employer set
- Open jobs on this site that publish a base salary of $100,000 or more
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 9, 2026.
State against nationwide
Median base floor in California vs nationwide
Table
| Value | postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Business Operations, California | $144,450 | 916 |
| Business Operations, all states | $135K | 4,064 |
| This job's base floor (marked) | $145K |
How this is calculated
- Statistic
- Median floor, state vs nationwide
- Formula
- median published base floor of each cohort
- Denominator
- open postings of this job family
- Sample size
- 916 in California; 4064 nationwide
- Hidden when
- either cohort has fewer than 30 postings
- Calculation version
- jobpage-analysis-v1
- Data as of
- 2026-11-09
- Employer set
- Open jobs on this site that publish a base salary of $100,000 or more
How Department of the Navy pays
5 of Department of the Navy's 26 live roles on this site list a higher base floor and 19 list a lower one. Across them the median floor is $120,888; the middle half runs from $102,404 to $144,728.
Base floors of Department of the Navy's 26 live roles
Table
| Floor band | Share | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| $100K to $125K | 61.5% | 16 |
| $125K to $150K | 23.1% | 6 |
| $150K to $175K | 7.7% | 2 |
| $175K to $200K | 7.7% | 2 |
How this is calculated
- Statistic
- Employer base floor distribution
- Formula
- count of the employer's open roles in each $25K band of published base floor / its open roles
- Denominator
- 26 open public roles at this employer
- Sample size
- 26
- Hidden when
- this employer has fewer than 5 roles
- Calculation version
- jobpage-analysis-v1
- Data as of
- current
- Employer set
- Open jobs on this site that publish a base salary of $100,000 or more
Similar pay elsewhere
Other employers' Business Operations roles in California with the nearest published base floor to $145,000, one per employer.
- Finance and Operations Lead Coframe · base floor $145,000
- Workplace Manager Affirm · base floor $145,000
- Manager, Know Your Customer (KYC) Circle · base floor $145,000
- Head of Real Estate CHAOS Industries · base floor $145,000
- Global Supply Manager - Cable Harness Agility Robotics · base floor $145,000
This listingMWR Navy Race Organization Director$145K to $150K
Senior Enterprise Data Architect, NF5$145K to $165K
Interdisciplinary Engineer$143,913 to $197,200
Manager$143,913 to $197,200
Nurse (Occupational Health)$143,913 to $187,093
General Engineer$143,913 to $197,200
Supervisory Intelligence Specialist$143,913 to $187,093
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| MWR Navy Race Organization Director (this listing) | $145K - $150K |
| Senior Enterprise Data Architect, NF5 | $145K - $165K |
| Interdisciplinary Engineer | $143,913 - $197,200 |
| Manager | $143,913 - $197,200 |
| Nurse (Occupational Health) | $143,913 - $187,093 |
| General Engineer | $143,913 - $197,200 |
| Supervisory Intelligence Specialist | $143,913 - $187,093 |
Observed changes
No changes to the pay or listing since we first observed this role on Nov 9, 2026 (today).
- First observed on the employer's board, already publishing a qualifying base salary
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-11-09
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Broadway Complex, San Diego, California
USD 145,000 – 150,000 · PA · federal_basic_pay
- Method
- Structured pay field published by the employer
- Checked
- Rule set
- us-base-v2
The employer's job board publishes this pay as a dedicated data field. We read the field directly; no interpretation was needed.
What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.
