Physical Domain Lead (Remote)

Maximus; Jackson (MS); Remote; USD 88,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and dental/vision

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Licensure/certification support

Life Insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Maximus seeks a Physical Domain Lead to provide senior oversight, coordination, and technical leadership for the Physical Domain within POTFF. This role supports SOF mission readiness through integrated human performance services including sports medicine, strength and conditioning, injury mitigation, rehabilitation, and performance nutrition. This position is pending contract award.

U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance (or eligibility) are required; Jackson, MS-based role with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• 7–10 years of relevant professional experience required.
• Certification/licensure relevant to discipline required; e.g., ATC, PT, CSCS, RD/RDN.
• Experience supporting human performance, sports medicine, or related readiness programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and planning activities.
• Oversee large multi-project programs, including staffing and control.
• Develop and maintain resource plans and project documents.
• Apply PMI methodologies and enforce project standards.
• Lead continuous improvement teams and coordinate vendor activities.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

PMI methodology

Risk management

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training/physical therapy/exercise science/kinesiology/nutrition/human performance or related

Professional certification/licensure (ATC/PT/CSCS/RD/RDN)

Tools

Vendor contracts

SOW/RFP drafting

SLA monitoring

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Physical Domain Lead to provide senior-level oversight, coordination, and technical leadership for the Physical Domain within the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program. This role supports Special Operations Forces (SOF) mission readiness, operational availability, resilience, and career longevity through integrated human performance services spanning sports medicine, strength and conditioning, injury mitigation, rehabilitation, and performance nutrition.

This position is pending upon contract award.

U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must possess an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance as required for contract performance.

Why Maximus?

• Flexibility That Fits Your Life - Work/life balance support with flexibility designed to meet your personal and professional needs.
• Robust Health & Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription plans, a partially funded HSA, Life Insurance, and additional insurance discounts.
• Build Your Financial Future - 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match.
• Generous Time Away From Work - PTO, paid holidays, extended sick leave, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Wellness Beyond the Workplace - Resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition That Matters - Employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements and contributions.
• Invest in Your Growth - Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Employee Discounts & Perks - Exclusive savings, special offers, and employee-only benefits.
• Wellness Programs & Resources - Programs and tools designed to support overall health and wellness.
• Career Development Opportunities - Training programs, workshops, conferences, and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Licensure & Certification Support - Maximus covers the costs associated with renewing required licenses and certifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope including facilitating and preparing all planning activities and artifacts.
• Oversee and manage large multi-project programs including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities.
• Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain a master and individual resource plan and required documents for projects.
• Baseline all projects and capture actual metrics for historical metrics and Level of Effort (LoE) forecasting.
• Review deliverables prepared by team before providing to management and customers.
• Effectively apply the PMI methodology and enforce project standards on all projects.
• Prepare for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
• Minimize risk exposure on projects.
• Communicate relevant project information to management, stakeholders, and customers.
• Resolve and/or escalated issues within a reasonable amount of time taking in consideration impact on the project.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Track and maintain lessons learned and utilize lessons learned on subsequent projects.
• Ensure all projects are properly closed out.
• Supervise staff by providing direction, input, and performance feedback.
• Serve as escalation point to prioritizing workloads and resolving issues.
• Act as liaison for assigned vendor(s), including performance and SLA monitoring, and supporting system and business process changes.
• Participate in the drafting of vendor contracts, addendums, SOWs, RFPs/RFIs, change requests, and requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement teams.

Minimum Requirements

• '- Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 7-10 years of relevant professional experience required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.
• '- Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, physical therapy, exercise science, kinesiology, nutrition, human performance, or a closely related field.
• Professional certification or licensure appropriate to the discipline, such as ATC, PT, CSCS, RD/RDN, or an equivalent credential.
• Demonstrated experience supporting human performance, sports medicine, rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, performance nutrition, or related readiness programs.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, coordinating complex service delivery, or advising senior stakeholders in an operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based injury prevention, rehabilitation, physical training, recovery, readiness, and performance optimization practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, operational, program management, and government stakeholders.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen per contract requirements.
• Must possess an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance as required for contract performance.
• Must be able to satisfy all contractual and government-designated eligibility requirements applicable to the position.
• Must maintain all required professional licenses and certifications in good standing.
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, mission-focused environment and adapt to changing operational priorities.
• Travel or nonstandard work hours may be required based on program and customer needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or advanced credential in a human performance, rehabilitation, clinical, nutrition, or leadership-related discipline.
• Prior experience supporting SOF, military, tactical, federal, or other high-demand operational populations.
• Experience supporting POTFF or a similar integrated human performance, readiness, resilience, or force preservation program.
• Familiarity with program evaluation, data-informed decision-making, quality assurance, and performance reporting.

Please note: For this position Maximus will provide equipment to use.

Home Office Requirements:

• Internet speed of 25mbps or higher required / 50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity (you can test this by going to www.speedtest.net)
• Minimum 5mpbs upload speed
• Connectivity to the internet via Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable to the home router
• Private and secure work area and adequate power source
• Must currently and permanently reside in the Continental US
• Must have a smartphone which will be required to log into Maximus systems

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Minimum Salary

$88,000

Maximum Salary

$189,200