Cognitive Performance Specialist - H2F

• Assist and advise on the training, developing, and coaching of Soldiers to use the cognitive skills and mental readiness strategies necessary to perform optimally in training and operations
• Assist and advise the Mental Readiness Director/Occupational Therapist and BDE PD in developing and maintaining Mental Readiness Program implementation, assessment, improvement, and monitoring guidelines
• Assist and advise the Mental Readiness Director/Occupational Therapist in developing, coordinating, executing, assessing, and managing approved cognitive performance optimization and mental readiness training programs for units and teams
• Participate in capabilities briefs as needed to unit and team leadership within the BDE
• Assist and advise in the development of training and instructional materials System, using evidence-based, current state-of-the-science literature, to train, educate, coach, and mentor Soldiers in specific skills and strategies in support of cognitive performance and mental readiness optimization
• Coordinate scheduling of facilities for Government approved courses, training, and classes as applicable
• Assist in the training, education, coaching, and mentoring of Soldiers on goal- setting, performance profiling, visualization, performance development, and planning
• Assist in discussing the optimal time to use various cognitive mental readiness skills and strategies
• Assist and advise in the training, education, coaching, and mentoring of leaders on supporting Soldiers as they apply goal-setting, performance profiling, visualization, performance development, and planning
• Participate in periodic meetings and inform on System cognitive training and mental readiness programs and provide recommendations/feedback on Soldier/unit progression
• Attend and participate in meetings with the Performance Team as requested and/or required
• Collaborate with the Performance Team staff to enhance the quality and effectiveness of mental and human performance development and expertise delivered
• As appropriate, meet with embedded behavioral health teams, behavioral health officers, and Unit Ministry Teams
• Conduct periodic literature reviews to help ensure the Performance Team stays current with the mental readiness and cognitive performance evidence based research
• Support research and special studies
• Collect and report data in support of mental readiness and cognitive performance optimization programs
• Participate in training program performance improvement per guiding instructions provided by the Mental Readiness Director/Occupational Therapist
• Provide input to reports outlining variances and recommendations for improvement to the Mental Readiness Director/Occupational Therapist
• Document work performed, utilization, recommendations, and all other information
• Participate in periodic in-service training for members
• Track Soldier/unit progression and provide data as required

• Master's degree in any field, Doctoral degree preferred, from an accredited college or university
• Licensure as a psychologist with proficiency in sports psychology as recognized in Division 47 of the APA
• 3 years of demonstrable accumulated experience within the past five years
• OR Master's degree in any field, Doctoral degree preferred, from an accredited college or university
• Preferred Certified Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology CC-AASP or Certified Mental Performance Consultant CMPC
• 3 years of demonstrable accumulated experience within the past five years
• OR Master's degree, Doctoral preferred, in Human Performance, Sport Psychology, Kinesiology/Exercise Science, or Counseling/Clinical Psychology from an accredited college or university
• Obtain the CMPC certification within 2 years of start date
• 3 years of demonstrable accumulated experience within the past five years
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrable accumulated experience within the past five 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
• At least one year working directly with Service Members in a performance and/or resilience training and education setting is preferred
• Be capable of properly lifting and manipulating loads or weights up to 45 pounds and capable of meeting physical demands of training in all types of weather with Soldiers including the ability to hike over rough terrain, function in austere environments to observe Soldier training evolutions
• Will be required to undergo a Tier 1 government background investigation / check. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance regarding Common Access Card (CAC) issuance
• U.S. Citizenship required

Previous Military service is desired, but not required

• $2,500 sign on bonus
• $500 for continuing education and certifications
• $1,000 employee referral bonus for referring a friend
• Relocation assistance
• Military veterans without the required years of experience
• requirement may be waived
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• $2,500 annual employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 50% employer match on up to 10% of employee contributions
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (employer paid)
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to employees
• Nonprofit employment eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• 4 weeks of accrued paid time off annually
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Professional development opportunities to support continued learning and career growth