Personal Financial Counselor, PFC - Kirtland AFB

Magellan Health; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 58,440 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Magellan Health is seeking a Financial Counselor in Albuquerque, NM, to provide financial counseling services to military service members and their families. Responsibilities include one-on-one counseling, creating spending plans, and conducting financial management workshops.

A Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in financial counseling are required. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health and life benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; associate + 4 years or high school + 6 years may be considered.
• At least 3 years of financial counseling experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and speak fluent English; bilingual in Spanish may be required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal financial counseling services.
• Consult with commanders and staff on program needs.
• Assist in establishing spending plans for service members.

Skills

Financial counseling

Communication

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree + 4 years experience

High school diploma + 6 years experience

Tools

Secure online chat

Video-based communications

Job description

This position provides personal financial services to military service members and their families at assigned installations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the full range of personal financial counseling services, including one‑on‑one counseling, briefings, presentations, and referrals.
• Consult with commanders, other providers, or staff to ensure programs meet installation needs.
• Assist service members in establishing spending plans for extended absences.
• Create and distribute informational financial materials.
• Coordinate, publicize, and conduct Personal Financial Management classes/workshops on topics across the military lifecycle (e.g., first‑time duty, pre‑ and post‑deployment, personal and career events). Respond to requests for age‑appropriate classes or seminars.
• Use virtual counseling or other electronic modes of communication, such as secure online chat or video‑based communications, as authorized by the OSD FINRED Program office.
• Manage duty‑to‑warn situations in accordance with DoD protocol.
• Communicate with leadership and participate in regular individual and group supervision, sharing trends and issues.
• Participate in regular in‑services, training, quality improvement committees, or other contract activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (associate degree plus 4 years of experience or high school diploma plus 6 years of experience may be considered).
• At least 3 years of financial counseling experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and speak fluent English; bilingual in Spanish may be required.
• Must obtain a favorably adjudicated Tier2 investigation.
• Must complete the Congressionally Mandated Disclosures for Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) process.
• MUST hold one of the following certifications: Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC).

Salary

Minimum: $58,440 – Maximum: $93,500

Benefits

Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary, and other benefits and perks that enhance physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being.

Equal Opportunity

Magellan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco‑free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All applicants are guaranteed equal consideration regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other factors protected by law.