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H2FIT: Cognitive Performance Specialist - Fort Bragg, NC

Serco · Fayetteville, NC · 2 mo ago
Human ResourcesFull-time

About the role

This Cognitive Performance Specialist (CPS) will be on a dynamic team, supporting Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) initiative, the Army’s investment in Soldier Readiness. The CPS is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of mental readiness and cognitive performance optimization programs for Soldiers.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and maintaining Mental Readiness Programs, ensuring consistent and effective delivery of services across the brigade (BDE).
  • Advise and collaborate with the Mental Readiness Director and other health professionals on program assessment, improvement, and monitoring.
  • Develop and execute cognitive performance optimization and mental readiness training within the BDE’s operational schedule.
  • Provide education, coaching, and mentoring to Soldiers on cognitive skills and mental readiness strategies to support mission execution and individual tasks.
  • Cook up and coordinate the scheduling of facilities and resources for government-approved courses and training.
  • Conduct literature reviews to keep the H2F Performance Team updated with the latest evidence-based research in mental readiness and cognitive performance.
  • Support research efforts and provide data and feedback to the Mental Readiness Director and brigade personnel development (PD).
  • Participate in in-service training and professional development opportunities within the H2F Performance Team.

Requirements

  • Legal status to work in the U.S.
  • The ability to pass a NACI (Tier 1) to obtain access to U.S. Government facilities and systems.
  • A Master’s degree or a Doctoral degree in Human Performance, Sport Psychology, Kinesiology/Exercise Science, or Counseling/Clinical Psychology from an accredited college or university (preferred).
  • Three (3) years of demonstrable accumulated experience within the past five (5) years as a mental performance coach or sport psychology practitioner with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and/or Service Members in the accompanying, respective settings.
  • Licensure as a psychologist with a proficiency in sports psychology as recognized in Division 47 of the American Psychological Association or Certified Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (CCAASP) or ability to obtain the Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) (formerly CC-AASP) certification within two (2) years of being hired.
  • The physical capability to lift and manipulate up to 45 pounds and withstand training demands in various weather conditions and terrains.
  • The ability to travel 10% as needed to support geographically dispersed units.

Qualifications

  • Active NACI.
  • Prior work with Service Members in a performance and/or resilience training and education setting is preferred.
  • Military service is desirable but not required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Teams).

Skills

  • Expertise in sport psychology, mental coaching, and resilience training.
  • Tailored to enhance the performance of individual Soldiers and teams within military settings.

Benefits

Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity.

Schedule

For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

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