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$148,000 – $175,000
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This director-level role oversees the Marine Corps Marathon organization and its associated running events, managing strategy, operations, sponsorships, and a multi-million dollar budget while coordinating with military and civilian stakeholders. The position suits experienced event leaders comfortable with large-scale logistics, public-facing work, and managing teams within a military/government context.
Our summary, not U.S. Marine Corps’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Five years of executive-level management experience
- Expert knowledge of planning, budgeting, staff management, community relations, public affairs, and marketing
- Experience coordinating security, medical, and logistics for major sporting events with 30,000+ participants
- Knowledge of USA Track and Field long-distance running rules and RRCA procedures
- Ability to direct, supervise, and evaluate personnel
- Sound financial decision-making ability
- Knowledge of military protocol, sponsorship, marketing, purchasing, and financial accounting
- Refined communication and public speaking skills
- Ability to obtain a passport for international travel
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance