NCMA National

The National Board of Trustees is made up of six members; three elected by a majority

vote of the chapters (President, Vice President & Treasurer), two appointed by

the President (Secretary & Trustee-at-Large), and the immediate Past-President.

The Trustees coordinate information and actions from all chapters on a national

level.

They serve as the liaison with government and military leaders and speak for the

entire membership on a variety of issues.

They advise local chapters on upcoming legislation and Department of the Navy

actions that could affect local operations.

Local NCMA Chapters

Joint Base at Lakehurst Lakehurst, New Jersey

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery, Maine

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & IMF Bremerton, Washington

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Portsmouth, Virginia

Tidewater Chapter Norfolk, Virginia

Aloha Chapter Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Mission

NCMA works to improve Department of the Navy civilian management by strengthening civilian

leadership skills, community involvement, and

relationship-building between civilian, military, and community leaders to improve our Navy and the communities in which we

live.

Vision

NCMA is a respected and influential Naval civilian

management organization whose membership serves as role models and mentors to current and prospective

civilian leaders.

Inspiring today’s

leaders for tomorrow’s

Navy

alone frequently goes unnoticed. The achievements, aspirations, and merits of an

individual can easily be obscured and submerged in the press of events. Only by networking and working toward common

goals can the influence, ideas, and ideals of the individual be brought to bear.

NCMA Objectives

The Federal Government and the Navy are experiencing tremendous change. We are obligated to keep well informed so that we can ensure this change takes place in an efficient and effective manner and in the

best interest of our national defense. With this in mind, local chapters are challenged to ensure they make a positive impact at

their own naval establishments. They accomplish this by:

Fostering cooperative relations with military and civilian leaders, the community, and other

organizations.

Developing cooperative relationships among managers at activities who frequently have

different organizational objectives.

Assisting in policy decisions at all levels of the Navy.

Executing a leadership role to effect change.

Improving management and leadership skills.

Providing timely communication between chapters.

What is NCMA?

Established in 1947, the Naval Civilian Managers Association (NCMA) is a

management organization of civilians in naval activities dedicated to the principle that the interests of this country can best be served by a strong Navy. We believe that the competence and attitude of its

civilian leaders, and the working relationships between them and military

officials, contributes to the strength of the US Navy.

Who is NCMA?

NCMA is made up of civilian managers from naval activities. Our members are individuals occupying positions of

leadership who have banded together to help resolve today’s challenges both for the

Navy and the communities in which we live. Membership is restricted to those who

regularly participate in policy decision making. No one is denied membership because of race, color, religion, national

origin, sex, age or physical or mental handicap.

NCMA Purpose

There is a need throughout the naval civilian community to share experiences

and knowledge, to become better acquainted, and to cooperate for the common good. NCMA provides the

framework to satisfy this need.

There is a practical benefit of banding together as well. We recognize that in our

society replete with vocal and powerful pressure groups, an effort made

Local Chapters

As with all organizations, the strength begins with the local chapter. Local

chapters are encouraged to become aware of both local and national issues that could have an effect on the Department of the

Navy. At the local level, NCMA provides an effective means of communicating among the civilian and military leaders. Through activities such as business meetings, guest speakers, luncheons, and social activities

sponsored by NCMA, close working relationships are developed among our members to the benefit of the Navy.

NCMA provides a means by which activity leaders can communicate with leaders in Federal, State and local governments,

educational institutions and private industry. Through NCMA, an activity can

effectively present its message and promote understanding and respect of its

mission in the community.

Whether working on technical, political, or even social issues, local NCMA chapters have a large network of professionals to

call upon, both inside and out of the Navy. With over 800 members, any type of

assistance is available.

How do I join? If you would like more information about

becoming a member of NCMA, or in forming a chapter at your command, you

can contact one of the listed chapters. Contact:

Grant Bosshardt NCMA National Board of Trustees

(360) 476-2453 grant.bosshardt@navy.mil