Senior Human Performance Advisor (HPA)

Maximus; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 88,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Job summary

Maximus, Inc. seeks a Senior Human Performance Advisor to serve as the principal technical expert for the POTFF program, guiding policy, training, and performance initiatives across SOF units.

The role requires U.S. citizenship and an active security clearance or eligibility, with duties including planning, oversite, and cross-agency collaboration to optimize service member resilience and mission readiness.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an accredited exercise science/health science/physical education-related discipline (or related field).
• Current certification/licensure in Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapist, CSCS, SCCC, CMPC, or RD/RDN per CDR.
• Minimum seven years total experience with POTFF or SOF POTFF equivalents (4 years in POTFF/SOF plus prior relevant experience).

Responsibilities

• Serve as enterprise-wide technical authority for POTFF program domain.
• Advise senior leaders to align human performance strategies with operational demands.
• Lead planning, policy development, and data integration to advance readiness across global SOF units.
• Mentor embedded health and performance professionals and provide training and guidance.

Education

Master’s degree in exercise science, health science, physical education-related discipline (or dietetics, physical therapy, or sports psychology)

Tools

CSCS

CMPC

Job description

Senior Human Performance Advisor (HPA)## General informationDateMonday, November 9, 2026CityFayettevilleStateNCCountryUnited StatesWorking timeFull-time## Description & RequirementsMaxHP is hiring for the **Senior Human Performance Advisor** for the Preservation of the Force and Family. The Senior Human Performance Advisor serves as the principal technical expert for the component headquarters advisor or enterprise POTFF program, providing strategic guidance and programmatic oversight. This role involves planning, developing, and synchronizing all facets of HP services in area of technical expertise, including training, readiness enhancement, and policy recommendations—to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to optimizing the performance and well-being of SOF and their families. The advisor is also responsible for advising and consulting the Government representative to inform evidence-based decision-making, justify program expenditures, and ensure program effectiveness in supporting the short- and long-term well-being of SOF personnel.**U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must possess an active U.S. Government security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required for contract performance.****This position is pending upon contract award.****Candidates should be able to support operations at one or more of the following locations:** Fort Walton Beach, FL; Fayetteville, NC.At MaxHP, your expertise supports a mission that matters. As a joint venture between Maximus and Endurion, MaxHP brings together specialized capabilities and resources to support the POTFF Program, strengthening human performance, resilience, and mission readiness across the Special Operations community. Our professionals play an essential role in supporting the people behind the mission, helping Service members and their families remain strong, ready, and resilient. Here, your experience becomes part of something bigger: directly supporting those who serve at the highest levels of our Nation’s defenseAbout the POTFF Program:The Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program supports U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel and their families through an integrated, holistic approach to human performance, health, and readiness. The program brings together specialized professionals across physical, psychological, cognitive, social, and spiritual performance to strengthen resilience, optimize performance, and support long-term mission readiness and career longevity.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**•Function as an enterprise-wide technical authority for area of expertise within the POTFF Program at HQ USSOCOM Assists their supervisory domain lead in the performance of his/her duties as domain program oversight for the Components, HQ, and TSOCs• Duties are primarily administrative and advisory; clinical care is provided only as stated in the Interviewing, Credentialing, and Privileging paragraph of this section.• Assist in providing oversight and compliance documentation in area of technical expertise for site assist visits and IG inspections performed by USSOCOM POTFF staff• Assist or conduct meetings with the enterprise as deemed necessary to communicate or disseminate information up and down the chain of command to subordinate Components and TSOCs• Leads strategic planning, policy development, and data integration efforts to advance technical area of expertise readiness across global SOF units.• Directs and mentors a network of embedded operational health and/or performance professionals.• Drives the creation and dissemination of cutting-edge training, research, and communications in support of mission-critical human performance initiatives• Provides expert consultation to senior leaders across USSOCOM and the DoW, ensuring human performance strategies are aligned with operational demands and emerging threats.• Champions innovation, interagency collaboration, and evidence-based practices to optimize SOF Service member optimal human performance.• As a subject matter expert and/or credentialed, licensed provider, the primary role is administration of the cognitive, physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being of Service Members.**Required Minimum Experience and Skills:**• Minimum of a master’s degree in an accredited exercise science, health science, physical education-related discipline or a degree in dietetics, physical therapy or sports psychology.• Creditable specialized experience includes conducting long- and short-range planning and coordination of new functional programs, a history of positive attributable results from HPA work and relevant work experience in a collegiate and/or professional level athletic environment, and experience conducting multi-domain programming such as lecture, multi-media and practical hands-on training related to strength, conditioning, performance nutrition, and team dynamics.• Current certification or licensure in one of the following: Athletic Trainer Certified, licensed Physical Therapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC), Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, or Registered Dietitian / Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).• In addition to the required minimum experience/skills required for HPA, must also have a minimum of four (4) years of experience within POTFF or SOF POTFF equivalents, for a total of at least seven (7) years.EEO StatementMaximus 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.Pay TransparencyMaximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.**Accommodations**Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at **[e-mail]**.**Minimum Salary**$ 88,000.00**Maximum Salary**$ 189,200.00