Training Facilitator, DFAS

Yorktown Systems Group; Texarkana (TX); On-site; 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) in delivering finance and accounting services. The facilitator will conduct training for mentor and mentee courses, contributing to the effectiveness of mentoring relationships.

Applicants should possess at least five years of specialized experience in mentoring programs and related teaching principles. The position includes responsibilities for preparing course materials and facilitating both live and web-based training.

Qualifications

• Five years of specialized experience in mentoring programs.
• Facilitated similar programs in the past three years.
• Three years of instructional delivery of live and web-based mentor training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and understand stated course objectives prior to instructing.
• Communicate learning objectives to students within scheduled class hours.
• Facilitate live and web-based mentor training for at least three years.

Skills

Mentoring programs

Instructional delivery

Leadership principles

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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. DFAS senior management places emphasis on elevating the agency mentoring program and increasing the effectiveness of its mentoring relationships. This role will support DFAS’s strategic initiative by presenting training for one‑day mentor and one‑day mentee courses using DFAS‑developed curricula.

Responsibilities

• 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 expertise and personal experience to provide relatable examples that supplement or enhance materials to the extent that they contribute to course objectives.
• Become familiar with all DFAS Learning and Development (LDD) training, classroom, attendance, and communication policies.
• Facilitate live and web‑based mentor training for at least three years.
• Consult with the agency’s program manager(s) to prepare timelines and implement activities and events.
• Assist employees in the pursuit of their professional development and aspirations through mentoring support.

Requirements

• Five years of specialized experience in mentoring programs, teaching leadership and management principles.
• Have facilitated similar programs in the past three years.
• Three years of instructional delivery of live and web‑based mentor training.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education, business administration, communication, or related field.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 31 December 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.
• 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.

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.