The Naval Civilian Managers Association (NCMA) is a management organization made up of senior civilian leaders in the Navy. It has both national and local components. The National Board of Directors is made up of five members elected from local chapters to coordinate information and represent the membership to government and military leaders on issues. Locally, there are several chapters across naval shipyards and installations that advise on legislation and actions affecting their operations.

1. NCMA National
The National Board of Directors is made up
of five members elected by a majority vote
of the chapters.
The Directors 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
NAVAIR - Lakehurst
Lakehurst, New Jersey
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Kittery, Maine
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Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Bremerton, Washington
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Portsmouth, Virginia
Tidewater Chapter
Norfolk, Virginia
Aloha Chapter
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Rev. August 2010
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2. What is NCMA?
Established in 1947, the Naval Civilian
Managers Association (NCMA) is a
management organization of senior
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 strength of the Navy
depends on the competence and attitude of
its civilian leaders and the working
relationships between those leaders and
military officials.
Who is NCMA?
NCMA is made up of senior 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.
Why does NCMA exists?
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
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.
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 600 members, any type of
assistance is available.
How do I join?
If you’re interested in becoming a member
of NCMA, or in forming a chapter at your
command, you can contact one of the listed
chapters, or visit our website at:
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