Remote Cognitive Performance Specialist (SOF)

Maximus; Augusta (ME); Remote; USD 59,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings with company

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Maximus is seeking Cognitive Enhancement Practitioners to develop and manage cognitive performance programs for SOF personnel. You will implement evidence-based interventions across areas like sleep, emotion regulation, and executive function in high-stress environments.

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance, be a US citizen, and meet licensure requirements. The role includes training delivery, program management, and potential remote work under contract terms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, technical training, or relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of two years of related experience.
• Current LCSW or LMSW with license valid in the state of practice is required.
• Doctoral degree in Psychology, Human Performance, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Cognitive Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, Sport Sciences with a specialization in Sport Psychology, or a related degree with a performance psychology specialization.
• Active, unrestricted LCSW or clinical neuropsychology license.
• Minimum of three or more years of post-doctoral experience within the past five years, with demonstrable experience in performance psychology with military members or tactical populations.
• Experience with interpretation of computerized neurocognitive testing.
• Experience with Special Operations personnel is preferred.
• 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 clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of employees through cultivation of a high performance team.
• Ensure adequate staff coverage for assigned program area.
• Serve as subject matter expert for identified area of program knowledge.
• Ensure assigned team is meeting contract and individual SLA's, and related requirements.
• Work with contract management and shared services to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiencies.
• May attend client and stakeholder meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Serve as the unit’s senior CEP technical expert and advise leadership and stakeholders on all aspects of the CEP program.
• Recommend CEP training priorities and embed CEP initiatives into unit training.
• Develop training materials for individual, group, or embedded unit training events.
• Establish and maintain relationships with unit leadership and training personnel.

Skills

Cognitive performance

Staff supervision

Training delivery

Neurofeedback

Psychophysiology

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Research support

LCSW/LMSW licensure

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Licensed social worker (LCSW/LMSW)

Doctoral degree in psychology or related field

Tools

Biofeedback equipment

Neurofeedback systems

Cognitive testing software

Job description

Maximus is seeking Cognitive Enhancement Practitioners to develop and manage cognitive performance programs for SOF personnel. You will implement evidence-based interventions across areas like sleep, emotion regulation, and executive function in high-stress environments.

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance, be a US citizen, and meet licensure requirements. The role includes training delivery, program management, and potential remote work under contract terms.