Human Performance Advisor

Battelle • Norfolk, VA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle’s Health Research and Analytics business line seeks a full-time Human Performance Advisor to support the U.S. Special Operations Command’s Preservation of the Forces and Family program. The program uses integrated human performance initiatives to optimize and sustain the mission readiness, longevity, and performance of Special Operations Forces personnel and support their families. The role contributes research and analytics to support evidence-based decision-making and improve program effectiveness.

The Human Performance Advisor serves as the primary technical expert and coordinator for human performance services at locations or within units that do not have a Human Performance Manager or Coordinator. The advisor plans, develops, and oversees training, readiness enhancement, equipment management, data collection, and documentation, while providing ongoing feedback and recommendations to program leadership and the chain of command. The position also collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, oversees training and travel for human performance staff, develops training materials, and supports compliance with USSOCOM HQ and POTFF requirements through technology and enterprise-wide databases.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline.
• Current certification as a Certified Athletic Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Senior Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Physical Therapist, Cognitive Performance Specialist, or Performance Dietitian.
• At least five years of demonstrable accumulated experience developing long- and short-range planning and coordination of sport- and/or mission-specific performance programs, with attributable results for individual athletes and groups at NCAA collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and/or SOF operator levels in their respective settings.
• Specialized experience conducting long- and short-range planning and coordination of new functional training and nutrition programs.
• Ability to demonstrate positive attributable results from Human Performance Advisor work and relevant work experience in a collegiate and/or professional-level athletic environment.
• Experience conducting multi-domain programming, including lectures, multimedia, and practical hands-on training related to strength, conditioning, performance nutrition, and team dynamics.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate as the technical expert for the Human Performance program in locations or units without an available Human Performance Manager or Coordinator.
• Assist the Human Performance Manager, a government representative, with their duties when required.
• Plan, develop, and synchronize technical training, guidance, programmatic recommendations, and policy recommendations.
• Secure, protect, and enhance operator readiness across the range of military operations.
• Design, implement, document, and provide daily oversight of human performance services using a methodical approach to support peak performance and reconditioning of SOF operators.
• Provide objective, ongoing feedback to the Human Performance lead, POTFF lead, and chain of command.
• Inventory human performance supplies and resources; help prepare equipment and supply requisitions; obtain preventive maintenance for equipment; and present new and emerging equipment for purchase consideration.
• Oversee and advise on training and travel for human performance staff under the advisor’s purview.
• Develop and distribute training materials as requested by the Human Performance Manager, Coordinator, or location-specific senior POTFF staff member.
• Collect and report data as requested by the Human Performance Manager or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and POTFF staff.
• Document work performed, utilization, referrals, and other information in the Human Performance enterprise-wide database, such as SPEAR, as directed and required.
• Attend, participate in, and promote interdisciplinary meetings with POTFF staff, medical staff, and the chain of command.
• Use computers, software, and technologies as required or requested by the Human Performance Manager or Coordinator, USSOCOM HQ, and POTFF staff.

Benefits

• Flexible, compressed work schedule, typically with every other Friday off.
• Hybrid work flexibility through a model allowing 60% in-office and 40% remote work, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness incentives and benefits, and optional supplemental benefits.
• Coverage and support for partners, gender-affirming care, and family formation.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan; for most employees, Battelle contributes 5% whether or not the employee contributes and matches employee contributions.
• Tuition assistance for higher education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time