Performance Management for Marine Corps Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Personnel
This MARADMIN provides guidance on the Marine Corps Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) automated performance appraisal process implemented via the Human Resources Management System (HRMS) on 1 April 2018. The performance year runs from 1 April to 31 March annually, and the message outlines the goals of the performance management system including employee engagement, development, and alignment with organizational mission goals.
Issued: March 19, 2019
1. This is a joint message being released by the Marine and Family Programs Division and the Business and Support Services Division. Per reference (a), this MARADMIN provides guidance to Marine Corps NAF Personnel and supervisors of Marine Corps NAF personnel regarding the Marine Corps NAF automated performance appraisal process via the Human Resources Management System (HRMS) which was implemented across the Marine Corps on 1 April 2018. The Marine Corps NAF performance year begins on 1 April and ends on 31 March the following year.<br> 2. The Marine Corps NAF performance process is intended to:<br> a. Focus on employee engagement, development, performance, and accountability.<br> b. Align individual employee goals with organizational mission goals by supporting alignment and cascading of established organizational goals from executive to employee.<br> c. Create a culture of engagement by fostering ongoing feedback, constructive informal interactions, and continuous learning for supervisors and employees at every level.<br> d. Emphasize the continuous nature of performance management while deemphasizing the final performance appraisal discussion by:<br> (1) Providing opportunity for continuous dialogue that allows for timely recognition and reward.<br> (2) Addressing technical and interpersonal development early and often.<br> 3. Procedural guidance for the management of the Marine Corps NAF personnel performance appraisal process and instructions on goal setting and conducting feedback sessions will be issued within 90-days from the release of this MARADMIN.<br> 4. NAF Human Resources Offices are responsible for training affected personnel and supervisors on the automated process via in-person training to the greatest extent possible. Remotely situated employees and supervisors may access online tutorials utilizing Ethos Learning.<br> 5. Questions regarding this message can be addressed to the POC identified above.<br> 6. Release authorized by SES M.C. Balocki, Director, Marine and Family Programs Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs.