SOF Strength & Conditioning Lead | Injury Prevention Expert

Maximus; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 88,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-mâ

Flexible PTO and holidays

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Senior Strength and Conditioning Specialist to lead the strength and conditioning program for SOF personnel, ensuring evidence-based training, injury mitigation, and performance optimization.

The role requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret security clearance or eligibility. It is contingent on contract award and involves leadership, coordination, and development of training protocols across garrison and deployed environments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 7+ years of relevant professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current licensed therapist valid in the state of practice is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline; master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists leadership with day-to-day running of core functional areas to ensure contract compliance and regulations.
• Analyzes daily, weekly, and monthly reports for performance measurement and efficiencies.
• Participates with project and executive management to establish strategic plans, objectives, initiatives, and work plans.
• Supervises and manages key project staff as determined by leadership.
• Develops, evaluates, and documents effects of physical training protocols for SOF personnel; coordinates with domain staff for safe return to training.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline

Master’s degree in relevant field

NSCA CSCS or CSCCA certification

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Senior Strength and Conditioning Specialist to lead the strength and conditioning program for SOF personnel, ensuring evidence-based training, injury mitigation, and performance optimization.

The role requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret security clearance or eligibility. It is contingent on contract award and involves leadership, coordination, and development of training protocols across garrison and deployed environments.