H2FIT: Cognitive Performance Specialist

Sacbar; Fort Irwin (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Cognitive Performance Specialist to support the U.S. Army H2F initiative. You will develop mental readiness and cognitive performance optimization programs, working with a team of health professionals to enhance Soldier readiness and performance.

You will provide coaching, education, and mentorship on cognitive skills, coordinate training logistics, and stay current with evidence-based research. This role requires US work eligibility and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Legal status to work in the U.S.
• NACI (Tier 1) clearance to access U.S. Government facilities
• Master’s degree or Doctoral degree in a relevant field (preferred)
• At least 3 years as a mental performance coach or sport psychology practitioner
• Licensure in psychology with sports psychology proficiency or CMPC/CCAASP certification or ability to obtain CMPC within 2 years
• Physical ability to lift up to 45 pounds and operate in varying conditions
• Ability to travel ~10% as needed

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Mental Readiness Programs across the brigade
• Advise Mental Readiness Director and health professionals on assessment and improvement
• Develop cognitive performance optimization and mental readiness training within schedules
• Provide education, coaching, and mentoring on cognitive skills for Soldiers
• Coordinate facilities and resources for government-approved courses
• Conduct literature reviews to keep the team updated on evidence-based research
• Support research and provide data to Mental Readiness Director and PD
• Participate in in-service training and professional development

Skills

Master's/PhD in Human Performance

Sport psychology expertise

Mental performance coaching

Resilience training

Education

Master’s or Doctoral in Human Performance/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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.

Locations:

Virginia: Joint Base Langley-Eustis
North Carolina: Fort Bragg (fka Fort Liberty)
South Carolina: Fort Jackson
Georgia: Fort Benning (Fort Moore) & Fort Stewart
New York: Fort Drum
Kentucky: Fort Campbell
Oklahoma: Fort Sill
Kansas: Fort Riley & Fort Leavenworth
Missouri: Fort Leonard Wood
Texas: Fort Bliss and Fort Hood
California: Fort Irwin
Washington: Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Hawaii: Schofield Barracks
Germany: Vilseck & Grafenwoher
Italy: Vicenza
Korea: Camp Casey & Camp Humphreys

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)

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Legal status to work in the U.S.
• 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.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• 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).

Positions supporting the H2F System offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for those passionate about significantly impacting overall soldier health. Please visit our landing page for more information: U.S. Army Holistic Health & Fitness (H2F) System (serco.com). Visit the following link for more information about how Serco supports our Veterans: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/veterans-at-serco