HR Transition/Support Specialist

About the role

The HR Transition/Support Specialist (Transition Advisor) supports the NSW Command Readiness for Special Operations Forces Transition program in Coronado, CA. The advisor educates, coaches and guides transitioning Naval Special Warfare Service Members through all phases of military-to-civilian transition, developing individualized transition plans and connecting them with education, employment, certification and community resources. The position is contingent upon award, full-time, with about 10% travel.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct transition needs assessments and track individual milestones and barriers
• Provide individualized coaching and transition planning support
• Identify education, certification, apprenticeship, internship and employment opportunities
• Support access to mentoring, advocacy and transition resources
• Develop transition training materials and workshops
• Maintain the Transition Resource Guide and Resource Directory
• Build partnerships with employers, schools, veteran-serving organizations and government agencies
• Run stakeholder outreach, workshops, resource fairs, briefings and events
• Coordinate referrals and continuity-of-support activities
• Collect and report program metrics and maintain program records per Government requirements

Required profile

• US citizen with a valid U.S. driver's license and an active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Recruiting, Counseling, Education, Social Services or a related field, or five years of relevant experience
• Minimum three years of experience supporting military Service Members, veterans, military families or comparable populations
• Knowledge of veteran employment, education, training and transition programs
• Working knowledge of community resources and federal and state employment laws for individuals with disabilities

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to talk, listen, write, stand, walk, sit and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally