Transition Assistance Advisor I-RCTAA

About the role

The Chief of the National Guard Bureau established the Transition Assistance Advisor (TAA) program under Public Law 112.239, Sec. 513. TAAs serve as points of contact in each state, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories to assist eligible Reserve Component members, their families, and veterans in accessing benefits and healthcare administered by the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Provide TAA services to all eligible Reserve Component members, their family members, and veterans (including Army Guard/Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air Force Guard/Reserve, and Coast Guard Reserve who have served more than 180 consecutive days on active duty).
• Deliver information, coordination, and assistance on Reserve Component benefits including:
  • Employment Assistance
  • Health and Life Insurance
  • Financial Assistance
  • Disabled Veterans Benefits
  • Legal Assistance
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Physical/Mental Health VA assistance
  • Education and Training Assistance
  • State benefits
• Conduct outreach via social media and marketing methods to inform eligible members and families about benefits and services through Veterans Affairs and the military health system.
• Address topics such as career change effects, employment and relocation assistance (including homelessness), education/training, physical and mental health well‑being, health and life insurance, finances, disabled veteran benefits, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, and legal assistance.
• Coordinate with Veterans Affairs, TRICARE, Veteran Service Organizations, and other resources to provide required information and assistance.
• Participate in mobilization and demobilization processes to brief/advise eligible members and families on transition and information resources.
• Research and resolve transition‑related issues when Reserve Component members or their families encounter problems.
• Coordinate with VA centers to assist law enforcement, court systems, state mental health authorities, and fire departments with crisis‑intervention awareness for service members and veterans.
• Provide Reserve Component leadership with support for reintegration programs for members returning from deployment (TAAs do not manage day‑to‑day reintegration operations).
• Inform Reserve Component leadership and coordinate with Family Support Specialists and Employer Support Groups regarding VA entitlements and other veteran benefit programs.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in social services, human resources, or a related field OR three years of equivalent experience in veteran’s administration, social services, employment services, or human resources.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Working knowledge of military protocols.
• Prior experience and knowledge of the following Transition Assistance Program activities is preferred:
  • Department of Veterans Affairs programs and policies (Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, National Cemetery Administration)
  • TRICARE programs and policies
  • Pre‑ and post‑mobilization entitlements/requirements
  • Medical hold‑over status, Active Duty Medical Extension (ADME), and Transition Assistance for Military Personnel (TAMP)
  • DoD Transition Assistance Program (DoDTAP) for Managers and Counselors web application
  • DoD TAP Database, Army ACAP XXI database, Air Force AFIRST database
  • Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) requirements
  • The Career Readiness Standards CAPSTONE requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior military experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 security clearance.
• Up to 50% local and regional travel within a 4‑hour radius of the duty location.
• Up to 20% long‑distance/overnight travel as required.
• Availability to work weekends or in the office when necessary.