Cognitive Performance Specialist
About The Position
SCT is seeking an experienced Cognitive Performance Specialist (CPS) to support a proposal for Army National Guard Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Performance Team services. The CPS will be responsible for supporting Soldier readiness by developing and implementing programs aimed at enhancing cognitive readiness, mental skills, and overall human performance. This role involves direct work with Soldiers, unit leaders, and other H2F Performance Team specialists to improve critical areas such as focus, self-regulation, adaptability, confidence, sleep-related performance habits, and stress-response skills. Additionally, the CPS will coach and mentor unit Master Resilience Trainers and H2F-Integrators to build the unit's capacity to sustain mental readiness training during military operations and between unit assemblies.
Requirements
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Kinesiology, with a specialized focus in sport or performance psychology, from an accredited university.
- A minimum of three (3) 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/driver’s license and the ability to become licensed to operate GSA fleet vehicles and commercial rental vehicles within 180 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement a comprehensive mental readiness training program based on the principles of performance psychology.
- Develop and provide practical mental skills resources, including tip sheets, guided audio exercises, and leader discussion guides.
- Train Soldiers in evidence-based cognitive skills to enhance performance 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, dental and vision coverage
- employer paid basic life and short-term disability insurance
- voluntary supplemental insurance options
- paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
