Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Maximus; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts & perks

Wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Maximus seeks a Strength and Conditioning Specialist to support SOF personnel with evidence-based training, injury mitigation, and return-to-duty programming. The role designs individualized and group protocols, teaches proper techniques, and collaborates with human performance and medical staff to ensure safe, timely, mission-aligned readiness.

Preferred candidates reside near multiple bases and hold US citizenship with eligible Secret clearance; a Master’s degree and 7+ years of experience are

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field and 7+ years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent.
• Current CSCS or CSCCA certification and maintenance is required.
• CPR certification with AED training is required.
• Experience with training SOF personnel or elite populations preferred.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary human performance teams.

Responsibilities

• Assists leadership with day-to-day operations to ensure contract compliance and program rules.
• Analyzes reports for performance measurement and efficiencies.
• Participates with management to set strategic plans and objectives.
• Supervises project staff and develops performance goals.
• Develops and implements project policies and SOPs; ensures compliance.
• Meets standards outlined in performance criteria and bonus templates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CSCS Certification

SCCC Certification

CPR/AED Certification

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Oral & written communication

Strength & conditioning principles

Injury mitigation

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science/Health Science or related

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Specialist to support Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel through evidence-based physical performance, injury mitigation, and return-to-duty programming. This role designs and implements individualized and group training protocols, instructs personnel on proper exercise techniques, and collaborates with human performance and medical staff to support safe, timely, and mission-aligned physical readiness.

Candidates residing in or near the following locations are strongly preferred: Camp Lejeune, NC; Camp Pendleton, CA; Cannon AFB, NM; Coronado, CA; Dam Neck, VA; Eglin AFB, FL; Fort Benning, GA; Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Campbell, KY; Fort Carson, CO; Hunter AAF, GA; Hurlburt Field, FL; JBPHH, HI; JEB Little Creek, VA; Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA; Keesler AFB, MS; MacDill AFB, FL; Pope AFB, NC; Stennis, MS; or USASOC 2

U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must possess an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance as required for contract performance.

This position is pending upon contract award.

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 - Choose from a variety of Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans, plus a partially funded HSA. You’ll also have access to Life Insurance and discounts on Auto, Home, Renters, and Pet Insurance.

Build Your Financial Future - Take advantage of our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match to help you plan for what's ahead.

Generous Time Away From Work - Recharge with PTO, paid holidays, extended sick leave, and Short and Long Term Disability coverage.

Wellness Beyond the Workplace - Access resources that support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Recognition That Matters - Celebrate achievements and recognize colleagues through our employee recognition platform.

Invest in Your Growth - Continue your education and professional development with Tuition Reimbursement opportunities.

Employee Discounts & Perks - Enjoy exclusive savings, special offers, and additional employee-only benefits.

Wellness Programs & Resources - Explore a variety of programs and tools designed to support your overall health and wellness.

Career Development Opportunities - Enhance your skills through 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

• Assists the leadership with the day-to-day running of the core functional areas to ensure compliance with the prime contract, all subsequent amendments, program business rules, as well as state and federal 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
• Assists the leadership in efforts to facilitate a functional, motivated, and cohesive project team
• Directly supervises and manages key Project staff as determined by the leadership
• Works with Project and executive management to develop, monitor and revise performance goals and objectives for the project and staff. Monitors achievement of those goals
• Provides direction to team members and resolves problems in a timely and professional manner
• Assists in the creation and implementation of innovative methodologies, process improvements and corrective action plans to continually streamline and improve project operations, outcomes, and quality.
• Develops, modifies, and executes project policies, ensuring all project team members comply
• Meets all standards established for this position as outlined in the corresponding annual performance criteria and bonus template for this position
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by Management

Demonstrate and provide instruction and guidance on physical training, exercises, movement techniques, and injury avoidance.

• Design, administer, evaluate, and document physical training protocols for SOF personnel in garrison, TDY/TAD, or deployed environments under the supervision of the POTFF or Physical Domain Manager and/or Coordinator.
• Customize and disseminate training programs efficiently to end users, using process efficiencies wherever possible.
• Coordinate training programs with Human Performance staff to support the safe and expeditious return to training of SOF personnel recovering from injury.
• Refer personnel with apparent new or undiagnosed medical conditions to a medical provider for evaluation and treatment.
• Collaborate with Sports Medicine professionals and/or the Bridge Coordinator to support a smooth transition from rehabilitation to performance-based activities.
• Collaborate with cognitive performance and performance nutrition personnel to promote 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 safe use of strength and conditioning equipment.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are properly cleaned, organized, utilized, and maintained in safe working condition.
• Document services in Human Performance enterprise-wide platforms, including HPDMS, as directed by USSOCOM Directive 10-12.
• Perform additional duties as assigned through local leadership, as documented and approved through local POTFF leadership.

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Current licensed therapist valid in the state of practice is required.
• Education and licensure requirements are based on program contract requirements and are outlined in job posting

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline required; master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of two (2) years of demonstrable accumulated experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach working with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the NCAA Collegiate Division I, Olympic, professional sports, USAF CRAFT, USAF SWTW, and/or SOF Operator levels.
• Paid, full-time experience as government civilian or contract personnel embedded on-site with non-SOF Combat Arms, fixed-wing fighter units, U.S. Army H2F, and EOD units may count toward minimum qualification requirements when performed directly with the respective Army, Navy, Air Force, and/or Marine Corps entities.
• Current certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) as a Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC).
• Maintenance of CSCS or SCCC certification is an enduring requirement.
• Current basic CPR certification, including AED training.
• Physically proficient in demonstrating all prescribed exercises and techniques and capable of meeting the physical demands of training with SOF personnel, including hiking over rough terrain, operating in austere environments, and observing SOF training evolutions.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience supporting SOF, tactical athletes, military populations, or elite performance environments.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary human performance teams, including sports medicine, performance nutrition, cognitive performance, or behavioral health professionals.
• Familiarity with Human Performance enterprise systems, including HPDMS.

Credentialing and Privileging

This position does not require a face-to-face interview.

This position is not credentialed.

Reports to

Typically reports to the POTFF or Physical Domain Manager and/or Coordinator, or other designated program leadership.

Competencies

• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Knowledge of strength and conditioning principles, injury mitigation, and performance optimization.
• Ability to follow protocols, document services, and meet mission-driven program requirements.

LI-Hybrid

Maximus 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.

Minimum Salary

$88,000

Maximum Salary

$189,200