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Position Financial Counselor (FT)
Location Arlington, VA and Chesapeake, VA
Job
Summary

Financial Counselors work in a service center and provide personal and family financial counseling to service members and their families. Financial counseling will be provided to assist with establishing a basic level of financial literacy and good financial behavior and habits, as well as more sophisticated financial planning to assist with advanced financial needs such as investing, estate planning, tax planning, education planning, and other financial matters. Financial Counselors will be sensitive to the specific needs of the military family, and should be able to provide appropriate guidance regarding the Service member’s Civil Relief Act, Public Law 110-289 Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 as well as other pertinent laws and policies.

 

Veterans and military spouses encouraged to apply. Bilingual English/Spanish speakers preferred. Evening and/or weekend availability may be required.

 

Minimum
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field and 2 to 5 years of related experience
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Certification as an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), or a national certification with the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC).
Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Ability to provide customers with friendly empathetic service and useful information
  • Knowledge around military-specific financial programs and benefits, including but not limited to: the Thrift Savings Plan, the Savings Deposit Program, and Morale, Welfare, and Recreational programs.