Retirement Planning Trainer

Job Description: Retirement Planning Trainer

Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Retirement Planning Trainer to facilitate retirement planning training courses within the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) command located at China Lake and Point Mugu, California. The trainer will deliver specialized courses including "Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Planning for Retirement," "Mid-Career Retirement Planning," and "New Employee Benefits Orientation." These training sessions are a critical component of the Human Capital Management Group's (DEA4000) efforts to provide comprehensive retirement planning support to NAWCWD employees at all stages of their careers.

Responsibilities:

• Content Expertise: Demonstrate a deep understanding of federal retirement systems, benefits, regulations, and procedures to effectively answer participant questions and provide expert guidance.

• Training Materials: Prepare and customize training materials, presentations, and resources that align with the course objectives and meet the needs of diverse audiences.

• Engagement and Interaction: Foster an interactive learning environment by encouraging participant engagement, discussion, and questions to ensure a comprehensive understanding of retirement planning concepts.

• Program Promotion: Collaborate with the Human Capital Management Group to promote upcoming training sessions and ensure maximum participation from employees at all career levels.

• Individual Consultations: Provide individualized retirement planning consultations as needed to address specific employee questions, concerns, and unique circumstances.

• Continuous Improvement: Gather feedback from training participants and use insights to continuously improve course content, delivery methods, and overall effectiveness of the retirement planning program.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of training sessions conducted, participant attendance, and any relevant feedback or evaluations.

• Collaboration: Work closely with Human Resources and Benefits teams to stay updated on policy changes, benefits updates, and other relevant information that may impact retirement planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal retirement systems, including FERS, and a strong understanding of retirement planning concepts.
• Previous experience in delivering retirement planning training or related educational programs is highly desirable.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex retirement concepts in an understandable and engaging manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster a positive and collaborative learning environment.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to customize training materials to suit various audience backgrounds and needs.
• Proficiency in using multimedia tools and software for creating presentations and training materials.
• Ability to adapt to changing regulations, policies, and procedures related to federal retirement benefits.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple training sessions and individual consultations effectively.
• Commitment to staying current with retirement planning trends and industry updates