Career Assistance Specialist

Apply Description KSA Integration is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides business and management solutions through two core portfolios: (1) Warrior Readiness, and (2) Warrior Care. We are a rapidly growing government contractor that has built a reputation for focused customer service, on-time performance, and continuous improvement. To demonstrate this, KSA has been awarded the Inc. Best Workplaces, a prestigious list of businesses recognized for the value placed on company culture, standout worker benefits, and the prioritization of employee well-being, every year from 2019 to 2025. KSA also earned recognition on the Best for Vets List by Military Times from 2019 to 2025 and garnered the Department of Labor “Hire Vets” Platinum Medallion Award from 2021 to 2025. Position Overview: This position supports the Idaho National Guard Career Assistance Program as a Career Assistance Specialist . The Career Assistance Specialist establishes and runs the Idaho National Guard Career Assistance Program, helping Idaho Guardsmen beat unemployment and underemployment. You will be the program: counseling Service Members one-on-one, teaching workshops, translating military skills into civilian terms, building employer networks across Idaho, and proving results with data. You will work on Gowen Field alongside the IDNG J9 Service Member and Family Support Branch and travel statewide to reach members where they live. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (82% of employee’s premium paid by company, 25% towards dependents) HSA / FSA Medical Plans PTO Flexible Work Environment and Encourage Work/Life Balance 401K with Company Match Observes all federal holidays Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement Program Annual Career Development Process Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Duty hours are generally 0700–1630, Monday through Friday, not to exceed 80 hours per two-week pay period; schedule flexibility required, including occasional weekend work tied to National Guard drill schedules and mobilization events. Telework is available when approved by the Government; up to one hour per duty day is authorized for physical fitness. Location: Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho (3489 W Harvard Street), with statewide travel and telework as the Government mission allows. Position Responsibilities: Provide one-on-one career counseling to Service Members, in person and by phone, including workforce triage, individual development plans, progress notes, and follow-up through job placement and beyond Plan, schedule, and facilitate at least one course or workshop per month (two hours to one day) covering resume development, interview skills, job search strategy, and related topics Translate military occupational skills, training, and experience into civilian resumes, credentials, and career pathways Build and maintain relationships with employers, state agencies, apprenticeship programs, education…