H2FIT: Cognitive Performance Specialist - Fort Jackson, SC

Serco • SC-Fort Jackson US-SC US-SC-Columbia, SC

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About The Position

If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Army, Serco has a great opportunity for you! 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 Cognitive Performance Specialist (CPS) plays a pivotal role within the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Performance Teams. The CPS is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of mental readiness and cognitive performance optimization programs for Soldiers. The position requires a unique blend of expertise in sport psychology, mental coaching, and resilience training tailored to enhance the performance of individual Soldiers and teams within military settings. In this role, you will: 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. 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. Please visit our landing page for more information: U.S. Army Holistic Health & Fitness (H2F) System (serco.com)

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Active NACI.
• One (1) year working directly with Service Members in a performance and/or resilience training and education setting is preferred.
• 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).

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees