Sr. Performance Advisor

United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive 15%

USOPC benefits

Job summary

United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee seeks a Senior Performance Advisor to lead strategic initiatives advancing Team USA medal potential. You will develop performance planning frameworks, integrate services across NGBs, and collaborate with USOPC colleagues to implement plans and monitor outcomes.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership and data-driven decisions, with extensive travel and a focus on high-performance outcomes for Olympic and Paralympic programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in Olympic/Paralympic sport program leadership is preferred.
• Strong collaboration across teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of strategic initiatives to advance Team USA medal potential.
• Develop performance planning frameworks and standards for service integration.
• Collaborate with NGBs and USOPC colleagues to align high performance plans.
• Monitor progress and provide guidance and technical support across sports.
• Manage day-to-day execution with strong stakeholder communication.

Skills

Strategic execution

Performance leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Program management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Description

Are you mission-driven and passionate about helping others succeed?

Do you strive to lead, follow, and act with integrity?

Are you the one who honors your commitments?

Is building trusting relationships an integral part of why you do what you do?

Do you push limits and challenge the status quo?

If you answered YES, keep reading to discover how you can significantly contribute to Team USA's success!

Are you mission-driven and passionate about helping others succeed?

Do you strive to lead, follow, and act with integrity?

Are you the one who honors your commitments?

Is building trusting relationships an integral part of why you do what you do?

Do you push limits and challenge the status quo?

Here's a Summary Of Responsibilities

The Senior Performance Advisor is responsible for leading the execution of strategic initiatives that advance Team USA medal potential in Olympic and Paralympic sports. This position develops frameworks and standards to drive performance planning, interdisciplinary service integration, and partner collaboration with National Governing Bodies (NGBs). The Senior Performance Advisor works under the direction of the Director, Summer Sport Performance, contributing to the implementation of performance strategies while managing day-to-day execution across assigned sports.

This role requires a high degree of collaboration with NGB leaders and USOPC colleagues to ensure alignment with broader high performance objectives. The Senior Performance Advisor plays a key role in supporting performance plan development and monitoring progress toward key outcomes while providing guidance, insight, and technical support consistent with USOPC and department priorities.

Here’s How You’ll Have An Impact

Strategic Execution & Alignment – 25%

• Under the direction of Director, Summer Sport Performance, support the implementation of identified high performance strategies and initiatives in support of Team USA.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on behalf of Sport Performance in department priorities, as well as assigned performance areas.
• In partnership with High Performance Directors, collaborate with peers to annually review and revise Sport Performance strategic plans that ensure team goals are met across Olympic and Paralympic programs.
• Ensure that program execution aligns with broader USOPC high performance strategy and contributes to continuous medal potential improvement. Identify performance trends, organizational risks, and systemic improvement opportunities in service of the USOPC’s broader mission.
• Develop systems to monitor and evaluate progress against department strategies and high impact initiatives.

NGB & Partner Collaboration – 25%

• Serve as the primary performance contact, internally and externally, for group of complex, high medal potential and availability NGBs, ensuring consistent and collaborative relationships to advance high performance goals.
• Review and evaluate High Performance Plans submitted by NGBs and provide recommendations to support alignment with organizational strategy, resource priorities, and international best practices. Align recommendations to greatest opportunities to increase medal attainment.
• Assess the high performance capabilities, needs, and opportunities of assigned NGBs and provide recommendations to support performance objectives.
• Teach, train, consult, and collaborate with NGB high performance staff members to drive successful implementation of the high performance plan.
• Facilitate coordination across internal performance stakeholders to support the integration of USOPC services within NGB performance environments.
• Ensure internal processes for assigned NGBs (resource allocation, OPTC request evaluation, EAHI, athlete stipend, funding agreements, etc.) are completed thoroughly and on time.

Games Planning & Execution – 20%

• Partner with assigned NGBs to develop NGB-specific Olympic and Paralympic Games performance plans.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure performance needs are elevated and met as part of the overall USOPC performance support plan at Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American, and Parapan American Games.
• Perform key Games roles assignments and assist with site visits and organizing committee meetings as necessary.

Resource Allocation & Review – 20%

• Review, assess, and recommend support and funding of assigned NGB high performance plans.
• Monitor and evaluate delivery of resources (e.g., financial, technical, and facility-based) to ensure alignment with identified priorities.

Operational Reporting & Communication – 10%

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of NGB engagement, plan progress, and outcomes across assigned sports.
• Ensure consistent use of established performance metrics, benchmarks, and reporting tools. Provide regular updates, reports, and insights to the Senior Director to support resource planning, and organizational decision-making.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Here are the skills and experience you'll need to be effective:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid passport
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• 8+ years’ experience with Olympic or Paralympic sport programs serving in performance leadership, performance science, coaching, and/or team management roles
• NGB, collegiate, and/or professional sport experience
• Commitment to the mission and philosophy of the USOPC
• Excellent teamwork with the ability to work collaboratively across teams to achieve mission and goals
• Cultural sensitivity
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to serve as an authentic, reliable, trusted source
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong customer service skills

Here Are The Tools, Equipment, & Conditions

• Standard office equipment
• Office environment in a multi-story building on a multi-building site
• Domestic and international travel required; extensive travel is possible based on specific assignments
• Non-traditional and extensive hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to successfully work in a multi-lingual, multi-cultural office environment
• Ability to successfully work/live in non-traditional environments at Games or meeting sites (including shared rooms)
• Physically demanding and strenuous environment during travel and Games (lifting up to 40 pounds, walking up to 15 miles/day, minimal sleep, etc.)
• Relevant sport equipment
• Regular attendance at work is an essential job function

Here's Where You'll Work

Hybrid – Colorado Springs or Lake Placid Olympic & Paralympic Training Center

Remote work options considered with frequent travel to both Training Centers

Here's Some More Information You Need To Know

• Hiring pay range $100,000 - $114,000 per year.
• This Full-Time, Exempt position is intended to work 40 hours per week.
• Bonus: This position will be eligible for the Annual Incentive Award Program, which has a 15% target. The USOPC may change or eliminate this program at any time at its sole discretion.
• Benefits: This position will be eligible for USOPC benefits. You can view a summaryhere.

This job posting will close 12:00pm MT on 10/14/2026