Senior Cognitive Performance Program Lead

MAXIMUS; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 88,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equipment provided

Remote-friendly setup

Job summary

MAXIMUS is seeking a results-driven program leader to manage complex, multi-project initiatives in support of cognitive domain programs. You will apply PMI standards, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive performance metrics while ensuring security clearance requirements are met.

This role emphasizes strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision making. The position involves working with SOF personnel and federal partners to deliver evidence-based cognitive

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of cognitive performance, brain health, neuroscience, human performance, psychology, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading programs, multidisciplinary teams, or complex human performance initiatives.
• Strong strategic planning, program management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience using data, research, and evidence-based practices to guide decisions and measure outcomes.
• Ability to operate effectively in a multi-domain, cross-functional environment.
• Understanding of high-performance populations, operational tempo, and occupational stressors.
• 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.

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 escape 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.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decisions

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Communication

Multidomain operations

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

MAXIMUS is seeking a results-driven program leader to manage complex, multi-project initiatives in support of cognitive domain programs. You will apply PMI standards, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive performance metrics while ensuring security clearance requirements are met.

This role emphasizes strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision making. The position involves working with SOF personnel and federal partners to deliver evidence-based cognitive