Personal Financial Readiness Specialist

Summary This position is located at the Military Family Readiness Center (MFRC), Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB), Guam. The mission of Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Warfighter and Family Readiness (WFR) is to provide the highest quality programs and services to the military community through self-sustainment across all quality-of-life programs. ***Recruitment and Relocation Bonuses/Incentives may be negotiable in accordance with agency policy.*** Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass all applicable records and background check. Submit an initial Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, and annually thereafter. This position may require the incumbent to work overtime, including weekends or evenings, to meet work requirements. Must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance. Valid, state-issued driver’s license is required. This position requires incumbents to obtain and maintain an official passport. Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment. 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 possesses the following: Must have at least three (3) years specialized experience in providing professional personal financial management services. A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university or other accredited institution of higher learning in a field such as personal finance; financial planning; financial counseling; consumer science; business administration/business management/business in finance with coursework in personal finance, financial planning, financial counseling, or equivalent; or in a major directly related to the position; or An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide professional personal financial management services. Education must include courses in a field described above, or related field. An Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) (or other Nationally Accredited Financial Certification, pending approval) certification within 2 years of assignment, and maintain AFC continuing education requirements for the duration of employment. Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices covering personal financial management and planning, i.e., financial counseling, budget techniques, credit management, insurance, savings, investment, taxes, relocation, retirement planning, and consumer education, issues, advocacy, and complaint resolution to research, identify, analyze, and solve intense and complex financial problems and train individuals and groups on mandatory financial-related topics. Skill in utilizing computer-based training platforms, technological tools, and software applications to deliver training materials, and conduct training and counseling sessions. Skill in developing, planning, organizing, conducting, and facilitating formal educational instruction (e.g., workshops, briefings, trainings, etc.) to large groups on a wide range of financial and consumer awareness topics. Skill in interviewing individuals to establish the nature and extreme financial concerns and issues, assisting in developing their financial goals and plans and determining appropriate referral services and options. Knowledge of management practices and procedures for program development, analysis, planning, and evaluation to support military readiness, retention, and mission accomplishment for personal financial readiness. Skill in using verbal and written communication methods and techniques and various computer software, spreadsheets, word processing, and network programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FFSC databases) to develop, analyze, evaluate, plan, organize, and clearly, concisely, and logically present facts; coordinate with various authorized civilian and military contacts to assist military members and civilian employees with resolving personal financial issues; and collaborate and network with military services and authorized civilian financial agencies on and off the installation. Skill in collecting, evaluating, and disseminating information and assessing strengths, weaknesses, and needs of serviced population to establish program goals, objectives, and procedures. Education A qualified candidate possesses the following: A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university or other accredited institution of higher learning in a field such as personal finance; financial planning; financial counseling; consumer science; business administration/business management/business in finance with coursework in personal finance, financial planning, financial counseling, or equivalent; or in a major directly related to the position. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide professional personal financial management services. Education must include courses in a field described above, or related field. Additional information ***Recruitment and Relocation Bonuses/Incentives may be negotiable in accordance with agency policy.*** Some positions have special requirements. In these cases, selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements. All selections are contingent upon obtaining satisfactory background and employment reference checks. Males must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service (https://www.sss.gov/register/).Selectees are required to participate in direct deposit. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.