Copy of Cognitive Performance Specialist

SCT • Sparta, WI

13h • Onsite

About The Position

SCT seeks an experienced Cognitive Performance Specialist (CPS) to support a proposal for Army National Guard Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Performance Team services. The CPS supports Soldier readiness by developing and delivering programs that enhance cognitive readiness, mental skills, and human performance. The role works directly with Soldiers, unit leaders, and other H2F Performance Team specialists to improve focus, self-regulation, adaptability, confidence, sleep-related performance habits, and stress-response skills.

The CPS also coaches and mentors unit Master Resilience Trainers and H2F-Integrators to strengthen units’ ability to sustain mental readiness training during military training and between unit assemblies. The position is primarily on-site at a government location in Sparta, Wisconsin, with travel to unit training events, workshops, and other functions. Occasional telework may be authorized, subject to government approval. A flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, is required to support unit assemblies, annual training, and other scheduled events.

This is a full-time position with an anticipated annual salary range of $75,000 to $82,000. SCT offers eligible full-time employees medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurance options; paid time off and holidays; and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, subject to plan eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Kinesiology, with a specialized focus in sport or performance psychology, from an accredited university.
• At least three years of relevant postgraduate experience providing mental skills training and cognitive performance enhancement services to athletes, military personnel, or other high-performing groups.
• Maintain all required professional credentials, licenses, and certifications throughout employment.
• Possess a valid Class C operator’s permit or driver’s license.
• Be able to become licensed to operate GSA fleet vehicles and commercial rental vehicles within 180 days of employment.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to support ARNG weekend unit assemblies, unit annual training, and other scheduled events.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive mental readiness training program based on performance psychology principles.
• Develop practical mental skills resources, including tip sheets, guided audio exercises, and leader discussion guides.
• Train Soldiers in evidence-based cognitive skills for performing under pressure, including attention control, goal setting, energy management, stress inoculation, visualization, and effective self-talk.
• Teach practical stress-response techniques, including deliberate breathing and mindfulness.
• Conduct classroom instruction and field-based coaching, integrating cognitive skills into marksmanship, field exercises, leadership reaction courses, and other relevant military training.
• Coordinate with H2F Performance Team specialists to synchronize cognitive performance programming with other H2F domains and unit training priorities.
• Coach and mentor unit Master Resilience Trainers and H2F-Integrators through reach-back support, advanced skill training, and subject matter expertise.
• Provide documented mentorship to at least 80 percent of designated H2F Integration Teams each quarter.
• Maintain expert knowledge of applicable Army H2F standards, doctrine, and regulations, including FM 7-22, the Army Fitness Test, AR 600-9, and AR 350-1.
• Maintain professional communication with unit leadership, Government representatives, and other stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary supplemental insurance options
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, subject to plan eligibility requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level