Training Facilitator, DFAS

Yorktown Systems Group; Maine; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorktown Systems Group is looking for a qualified Training Facilitator to support the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). This role aims to enhance mentoring relationships as part of a strategic initiative for professional development.

The ideal candidate should have specialized experience in mentoring programs, demonstrating effective teaching and leadership principles. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a bachelor’s degree. Full-time employment available with potential for travel.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in mentoring programs.
• Facilitated similar programs in the past 3 years.
• Ability to effectively consult with program managers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and understand course objectives prior to instruction.
• Communicate learning objectives to students.
• Provide relatable examples to enhance teaching materials.

Skills

Specialized experience in mentoring programs

Teaching leadership and management principles

Instructional delivery of live and web-based mentor training

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education, business administration, or communication

Job description

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Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are a committed team of dedicated former military and civilian professionals who believe in providing ethical and quality services to Government customers. Our leadership team is composed primarily of Veterans who are now serving in a corporate environment rather than in uniform. Our customer’s missions become our own and we are committed to working as a team to achieve success. Because of the depth and experiences of our corporate leadership, we can assure all our customers that "we will do what we say we can do" and will focus on our customer’s missions rather than corporate goals. Our business model is based on a personal commitment from our leaders to maintain contact with our customers to continually and consistently gauge our performance. Yorktown Systems Group was founded on the idea that providing quality and ethical services with a laser focus on our customer’s goals is an effective long-term business model. Our mission, therefore, is to help our customers meet their requirements and goals. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This provision shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of such employee’s essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless such disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. The Unconventional, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.

Job Title

Location

Limestone, ME - Limestone, ME US (Primary)

Job Description

Summary:

Yorktown Systems Group is seeking a qualified Training Facilitator to support the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)’s mission of delivering finance and accounting services for the Department of War (DoW). The agency’s vision is to be a valued partner in financial management by consistently delivering first-class service and products. As the DoW workforce continues to participate in the evolution of the organization, DFAS must optimize its greatest asset - their people. Technical knowledge and professional skills are critical to DFAS’ ability to succeed in a rapidly changing financial management and technological environment.

DFAS senior management places emphasis on elevating the agency mentoring program and increasing the effectiveness of its mentoring relationships. This requirement was developed as part of a DFAS strategic initiative to support its workforce with the training they need to be successful mentors and mentees and to assist employees in the pursuit of their professional development and aspirations. The primary objective is for DFAS employees to increase their overall effectiveness in mentoring relationships, both as mentor and mentees. As part of this initiative, using DFAS developed training curricula, YSG Training Facilitators will present training for a one-day mentor course and one for a one-day mentee course.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Thoroughly prepare and understand the stated course objectives prior to instructing
• Communicate the stated learning objectives to the students within the scheduled class hours
• Discuss the enabling learning objectives (ELOs) for each unit of instruction and answer student questions pertaining to those objectives
• Use their expertise and personal experience to provide relatable examples that supplement or enhance materials to the extent to which they contribute to course objectives
• Become familiar with all DFAS Learning and Development (LDD) training, classroom, attendance, and communication policies

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Five years of specialized experience in mentoring programs, teaching leadership and management principles
• Have facilitated similar programs in the past 3 years
• Three years of instructional delivery of live and web-based mentor training
• Ability to effectively consult with the agency’s program manager(s) to prepare timelines and implement activities and events
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education, business administration, communication, or related field

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 31 DEC 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• “Unescorted” positions are a non-sensitive position which requires a favorable fitness review and background investigation as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.

Clearance: Must be able to pass a background investigation

Location: Columbus, OH / Cleveland, OH / Indianapolis, IN / Limestone, ME / Rome, NY / Texarkana, TX / Japan / Germany

Travel: CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required

This position is being advertised in preparation for future work assignments.

Security Clearance

Travel

Some travel may be required

Job Type

Full-Time

Exemption Type

Exempt

Category

Contractors

EEO STATEMENT
Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, any other non-merit-based factor, or other characteristics protected by law. As part of the company’s equal employment opportunity policy, Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries, will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities. The Unconventional, LLC. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.