Strength and Conditioning Specialist

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness

Internal mobility team

Professional growth opportunities

Cutting‑edge technology

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Strength and Conditioning Specialist to design, deliver, and evaluate evidence‑based training that enhances strength, conditioning, injury resilience, and operational readiness for SOF personnel across garrison, field, and deployed environments.

You will instruct movements, tailor programs for individuals and groups, and coordinate with Human Performance teammates to ensure safe return‑to‑duty pathways after injuries, supporting peak

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related discipline with NSCA CSCS or CSCCA certification.
• Minimum of three years of demonstrable experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach.
• Current CPR/AED certification and ability to meet physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and instruct physical training, movements, and injury prevention.
• Design, administer, evaluate, and document training protocols for SOF personnel (garrison, TDY, deployed).
• Coordinate with HP staff to ensure safe return-to-training after injury.
• Refer personnel with medical concerns to appropriate providers for evaluation and treatment.
• Collaborate with Sports Medicine and Performance Nutrition teams to support holistic performance.
• Assist in developing facility SOPs and ensure safe equipment use.

Skills

Human Performance

Inservice Training

Meeting Organization

Physical Health

Training Programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field

NSCA CSCS or CSCCA certification

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Healthcare Services

Skills:

Human Performance,Inservice Training,Meeting Organization,Physical Health,Training Programs

Experience:

2 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

The Strength and Conditioning Specialist designs, delivers, and evaluates evidence‑based physical training programs to enhance strength, conditioning, injury resilience, and operational readiness. The SCS provides instruction on movement mechanics, oversees individualized and group training programs, collaborates with Human Performance teammates, and ensures safe return‑to‑duty pathways for personnel recovering from injury. This role supports peak performance in variable training environments, including garrison, field, TDY/TAD, and deployed settings.

The Strength and Conditioning Specialist designs, delivers, and evaluates evidence‑based physical training programs to enhance strength, conditioning, injury resilience, and operational readiness. The SCS provides instruction on movement mechanics, oversees individualized and group training programs, collaborates with Human Performance teammates, and ensures safe return‑to‑duty pathways for personnel recovering from injury. This role supports peak performance in variable training environments, including garrison, field, TDY/TAD, and deployed settings.

HOW A STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING SPECIALIST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Demonstrate and provide instruction and guidance on physical training, exercises, movements, and injury avoidance.

• Design, administer, evaluate, and document the effects of physical training protocols for SOF personnel in garrison, TDY/TAD, or deployed, under the supervision of the POTFF or Physical domain Manager and/or Coordinator. All program designs shall be efficiently accomplished with rapid customization and dissemination to the end user, using process efficiencies wherever possible.

• Coordinate training programs with the HP staff to ensure a safe and expeditious return to training of SOF personnel recovering from injury.

• Refer all personnel with an apparent new or undiagnosed medical condition to a medical provider for evaluation and treatment.

• Communicate and collaborate with Sports Medicine professionals and/or Bridge Coordinator to ensure a smooth transition from rehabilitation to performance‑based activities.

• Communicate and collaborate with cognitive performance and performance nutrition to ensure a holistic approach to human performance.

• Assist the POTFF or Physical domain Manager and/or Coordinator in developing facility standard operating procedures, guidelines, and training protocols including the safe use of strength and conditioning equipment.

• Ensure that equipment and facilities are properly cleaned, organized and utilized and are in safe working conditions.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education‑related discipline and shall possess and maintain current certification by the NSCA as a CSCS or SCCC through CSCCA.

• Minimum of three years or more of demonstrable accumulated experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Collegiate Division I, Olympic, professional sports, USAF CRAFT, USAF SWTW and/or SOF Operators in the accompanying, respective settings.

• Current certification in basic CPR to include AED training.

• Physically proficient to demonstrate all prescribed exercises / techniques and capable of meeting physical demands of training with SOF including the ability to hike over rough terrain, function in austere environments, and observe SOF training evolutions.

CLEARANCE:

Secret or Top‑Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain clearance.

LOCATION:

Various OCONUS & CONUS SITES

This is a contingent posting, expected to start in 2027.

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

• Cutting‑edge technology you can learn from

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $63,312 - $85,658. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US‑based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post‑tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans