Senior Human Performance Advisor (POTFF)

Maximus Federal; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Maximus Federal seeks a Senior Human Performance Advisor to serve as a principal technical expert supporting POTFF. The role provides strategic guidance, program oversight, and evidence-based HP services to optimize SOF performance and well-being, with readiness, training, policy recommendations, and enterprise health record documentation. U.S.

citizenship and active clearance or eligibility are required. Location options include Fayetteville, NC and other POTFF sites; position is full-time with

Qualifications

• Active U.S. citizenship is required.
• U.S. Government security clearance or eligibility is required for contract performance.
• Minimum ten years of demonstrable experience in the field, including at least five years with USSOCOM POTFF.
• Current certifications/licensure: CSCS, SCCC, PT, CC-AASP, RD, or RDN; state licensure if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Review cases and summarize facts to certify or non-certify requested treatments.
• Provide written clinical rationales for workers' compensation cases.
• Review and organize medical records for workers' comp.
• Monitor timeliness to meet applicable standards.
• Meet production and quality standards.
• Conduct special projects like legal/medical research.
• Develop SME knowledge using job aides and learning tools.

Skills

HPA expertise

Program management

Policy development

Training and education

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science/health science/physical education/dietetics/related

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HPDMS

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Description & RequirementsMaximus is seeking a Senior Human Performance Advisor (HPA) to serve as a principal technical expert supporting the component headquarters advisor or enterprise Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program. This role provides strategic guidance, programmatic oversight, and technical expertise to plan, develop, and synchronize Human Performance (HP) services, including readiness enhancement, training, policy recommendations, and evidence-based program support. The Senior HPA supports a holistic, integrated approach to optimizing the performance and well-being of Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel and their familiesU.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 willing to support POTFF Operations at one of the following locations: Florida City, FL; Homestead, FL; Fayetteville, NC; Spring Lake, NC; Fort Walton Beach; Crestview, FL; or Niceville, FL.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:- Review cases and summarize the facts of each case and assess issues involved in the case to certify or non-certify requested treatments.- Provide written clinical rationales for Workers Compensation cases.- Review, organize and identify all medical records provided for workers comp cases.- Monitor timeliness of reviews to ensure applicable standards are met.- Consistently meet production and quality standards.- Perform special projects as assigned such as legal research, general medical research, etc.- Work on special projects to improve the project or other special projects as assigned.- Become a subject matter expert (SME) using job aides and learning tools.Minimum Requirements- Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of experience consulting within designated function.- Advanced degree preferred.- Develops solutions to highly complex problems which require a high degree of ingenuity and innovation.- Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives.- Solutions may serve as precedent for future decisions.- Develops advanced concepts, techniques and standards requiring a high level of interpersonal and technical skills.- Develops new applications based on professional principles and theories.- Viewed as an expert in field within the organization.* Master’s degree from an accredited program in exercise science, health science, physical education, dietetics, physical therapy, sports psychology, or a related discipline.* Minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrable accumulated experience, including at least five (5) years embedded in USSOCOM POTFF.* Experience developing long- and short-range planning and coordinating sport- and/or mission-specific performance programs with attributable results for individual athletes and groups at the NCAA Division I, Olympic, professional sports, and/or SOF Operator levels.* Creditable specialized experience in functional program planning and coordination, HPA work with positive attributable results, collegiate and/or professional athletic environments, and multi-domain programming.* Experience delivering lectures, multimedia instruction, and practical hands-on training related to strength, conditioning, performance nutrition, and team dynamics.* Required Certifications, Licensure, and Credentials* Current certification in one of the following: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC), Physical Therapist, Certified Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (CC-AASP), Registered Dietitian (RD), or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).* Active state licensure is required if practicing as an Athletic Trainer Certified, Physical Therapist, or Performance Dietitian.* Local credentialing is required if providing clinical care in addition to HPA responsibilities.Additional Program-Specific Requirements* The gaining unit may choose to have this position provide clinical care when appropriate.* When serving as a subject matter expert and/or credentialed, licensed provider, provide direct care for the mitigation, treatment, management, and preservation of the cognitive, physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being of Service Members.* Document services in HP enterprise-wide platforms, such as HPDMS or the Electronic Health Record, as directed by USSOCOM Directive 10-12.* Productivity-level adjustments may vary based on client population, local mission set, or additional administrative taskings.* Additional duties assigned through local leadership must be documented and approved through local POTFF leadership.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.AccommodationsMaximus 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].