Occupational Therapist

General Dynamics Information Technology • San Diego, CA

4d • $92,307 - $124,887 • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide mission-ready cognitive and functional performance services that support mission readiness, resilience, and occupational effectiveness. The role applies occupational analysis to identify performance barriers, delivers evidence-based assessments and interventions, and collaborates with interdisciplinary Human Performance teams to support personnel and their families. Services include cognitive performance assessment, rehabilitation, education, and integrated performance planning tailored to high-stress operational environments.

The Occupational Therapist works in garrison and operational training settings as required, providing individual and group services, coaching, rehabilitation, and cognitive skills development. The position advises leadership on cognitive readiness trends and mitigation strategies while maintaining privacy, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable Department of War regulations. This is a contingent posting expected to start in 2027, with onsite work at designated U.S. locations and less than 10% travel.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• At least five years of related experience, as stated in the job qualifications.
• At least three years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• At least two years of experience in cognitive rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, human performance, or a related field.
• Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in at least one U.S. state or territory.
• Current certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Current Secret or Top Secret clearance, or ability to obtain clearance; the posting specifies Top Secret as the clearance currently possessed and Top Secret/SCI as obtainable.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Demonstrated expertise in cognitive assessment and intervention.
• Understanding of operational stress, sleep science, fatigue management, and performance psychology principles.
• Ability to function effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for briefing senior leadership.
• Ability to operate independently in dynamic, high-tempo environments.
• Experience with neurocognitive testing platforms and performance data interpretation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with tactical, military, elite athletic, or high-performance populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cognitive performance evaluations using standardized assessment tools and validated neurocognitive testing platforms.
• Perform occupational analysis to identify mission-task performance barriers and task-person-environment mismatches.
• Identify cognitive readiness risk factors, including sleep disruption, operational fatigue, stress load, and mild TBI history.
• Translate cognitive assessment findings into mission-relevant performance applications.
• Develop individualized cognitive performance plans targeting executive functioning, attention control, stress regulation, mental agility, and recovery strategies.
• Deliver group-based cognitive training and performance workshops.
• Implement cognitive rehabilitation protocols for operators returning from injury, illness, or cognitive performance degradation.
• Provide coaching in training environments to enhance real-time cognitive performance during operational tasks.
• Design and execute cognitive skills development programs aligned with SOF mission demands.
• Provide services in garrison and operational training settings as required.
• Educate service members on cognitive resilience, fatigue mitigation, workload management, and recovery practices.
• Develop proactive programming to prevent cognitive decline and performance loss.
• Collaborate with Human Performance team members, including psychology, strength and conditioning, medical, nutrition, chaplain, and leadership personnel, to coordinate individualized and group performance plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences, performance reviews, and care coordination meetings.
• Collaborate with Cognitive Performance Professionals to integrate, implement, and evaluate resilience programming.
• Advise leadership on aggregate cognitive readiness trends, risk factors, and mitigation strategies while protecting privacy and complying with applicable regulations.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages, including medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Professional growth opportunities, including paid education and certifications.
• Paid vacation and holidays, plus vacation, sick, and personal time off plans.
• Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, and other income-protection offerings.
• Full flexible work weeks where possible.
• Internal mobility support and career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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