Must hold an active AFC, ChFC, or CFP certification.
Must be a U.S. citizen and speak fluent English.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must have a bachelor's degree or a combination of education and experience.
Must be able to obtain a favorably adjudicated Tier 2 investigation.
Must have over 1,000 hours of financial counseling experience.
Responsibilities
Provide personal financial counseling and management services directly to service members and their families.
Assist service members in establishing an extended absence financial plan.
Develop and make informational financial materials available to service members and families.
Coordinate, publicize, and provide financial management classes and workshops on topics across the military lifecycle, including arrival at the first duty station, pre- and post-deployment, and personal and career events outlined in DoDI 1322.34.
Respond to requests for age-appropriate classes or seminars.
Use virtual counseling or other communication modes, such as secure online chat, video-based communications, and secure video teleconference sponsored by the customer, when authorized by the OSD FINRED Program office.
Manage duty-to-warn and restricted-reporting situations according to Department of Defense protocol and staff the cases with leadership.
Communicate with leadership and participate in individual and group supervision, sharing information regarding trends and issues on assigned installations.
Participate in in-services, training, quality improvement committees, or other contract activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Personal Financial Counselors (PFC) provide personal financial counseling services to military service members and their families. Services include financial education and counseling that may encompass one-on-one counseling, consultation with a commander or other staff, conducting briefings and educational presentations, or providing referral resources to a participant outside the context of a counseling session. PFCs work closely with the installation and military branch points of contact to assure the program is provided within scope and meets the needs of the installation. Furthermore, Personal Financial Counselors:
Provide personal financial counseling and management services directly to service members and their families.
Assist service members in establishing an extended absence financial plan.
Develop and make available informational financial materials to service members and families.
Coordinate, publicize, and provide Financial Management classes/workshops on topics across the military lifecycle, including arrival at first duty station, pre- and post-deployment, and personal and career events outlined in DoDI 1322.34.
Respond to requests for age‐appropriate classes or seminars.
Ability to utilize virtual counseling or other modes of communication, such as secure online chat, or video-based communications and secure video teleconference sponsored by the customer. Virtual support may only be authorized by the OSD FINRED Program office.
Manage duty to warn and restricted reporting situations according to Department of Defense (DoD) protocol and staffs the cases with leadership.
Communicate with leadership and participate in individual and group supervision, sharing information regarding trends and issues on the installations to which the counselor is assigned.
Participate in in-services/training, quality Improvement committees, or other contract activities.
All other duties as assigned.
Other Job Requirements:
Must have one of the following active certifications: AFC®; ChFC®; or CFP®.
Must be a U.S. citizen, speak fluent English, and possess a valid driver's license.
Bachelor’s degree OR a combination of education and experience.
Be able to obtain a favorably adjudicated Tier 2 investigation.
Must have over 1,000 hours of financial counseling experience.
Starting Annual Salary: $65,000 - $75,000
Benefits:
Health / Dental / Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life insurance / Disability insurance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Work Setting: Office / In person
Federal Guardian, LLC is a merit-based employer and a tobacco-free workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (Vet/Disabled). We make all employment decisions based solely on individual qualifications, technical skills, and performance. Every employee must understand, comply with, and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position, as well as all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements, including the 2026 standards for merit-based hiring and all internal policies and procedures.
*The listed salary range reflects Federal Guardian’s good-faith estimate for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be based on job-related, merit-based factors, including experience, qualifications, licensure, demonstrated skills, role requirements, and budget.
**Employment, engagement, or assignment with Federal Guardian is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and may be subject to credentialing, security, drug screening, and other customer, contract, or legal requirements, as permitted by applicable law.