H2Fit: Cognitive Performance Specialist - Fort Lee, VA

Serco; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CEU reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Health/dental/vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking a Cognitive Performance Specialist to support the U.S. Army's Holistic Health & Fitness (H2F) initiative.

The CPS will develop and implement mental readiness and cognitive performance programs for Soldiers, combining sport psychology, mental coaching, and resilience training to enhance performance in military settings. You will collaborate with the Mental Readiness Director, deliver education and coaching, manage scheduling for government courses, stay current with

Qualifications

• Legal status to work in the U.S.
• Ability to obtain access to U.S. Government facilities (NACI Tier 1).
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in a relevant field (preferred).
• Three years of experience as mental performance coach or sport psychology practitioner.
• Licensure or CMPC certification or ability to obtain within two years.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds and travel 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate Mental Readiness Programs for Soldiers.
• Collaborate with Mental Readiness Director on assessment and improvements.
• Design cognitive performance optimization and training within brigade schedule.
• Provide education, coaching, and mentoring on cognitive skills and readiness.
• Coordinate scheduling of facilities and resources for courses.
• Review literature to keep team updated on evidence-based research.
• Support research and provide data to leadership.
• Participate in in-service training and professional development.

Skills

Mental performance coaching

Sport psychology

Resilience training

Education and mentoring

Education

Master's in Human Performance or related field

Doctoral degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

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.

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)

Benefits And Perks

• Enjoy a predictable daily work schedule and 80-hour pay periods (generally 40-hour work weeks). No away games and no weekend workdays.
• Support your work/life balance with 10 paid Federal Holidays and paid time off.
• Take advantage of Continuing Education Unit (CEU) reimbursement and tuition assistance programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, paid leave, 401k, life insurance and tuition reimbursement among other benefits are available to promote well-being and work-life balance.

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).

Military Veterans and Spouses are encouraged to apply!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of our end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans.

The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days.