Special Operations Cognitive Enhancement Practitioner (SOCEUR, Stuttgart, Germany)

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Cognitive Enhancement is an interdisciplinary field that uses evidence-based psychological neurocognitive and psychophysiological tests to assess and enhance various aspects of cognitive/psychological performance.

TheSpecial Operations Cognitive Enhancement Practitioner (CEP)shall interpret test results and provide feedback and recommendations to Service Members based on assessment results.Provides connections with or referrals toadditionalPOTFF or medical resources whenappropriate basedon assessment results and other data collected.The CEP shall perform the following functions:

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Biofeedback and/or neurofeedback training withactive dutyservice members to enhance cognitive/psychological performance and psychophysiology.

• Train and educateactive dutypersonnel in specific cognitive and behavioral skills to enhance cognitive/psychological performance toinclude:attention/concentration training problem-solving training emotional regulation energy management memory enhancement interpersonal skillsgoal-setting andmTBIrelated deficits or compensatory mechanisms.Training shallutilizeevidence-based practices and occur in both individual and group settings.

• Adviseunitleadership on matters relating to mental performance and performance psychology.

• Attend andparticipatein meetings with other POTFF staff members and medical personnel as requested and/or. Collaborate with the POTFF staff to enhance the quality and effectiveness of human performance development and interventions.

• Participate in periodic meetings to review POTFF services provided to service members andidentifyopportunities for improvement.

• Develop and promulgate training materials as requested and required by POTFF and unit leadership.

• Support psychophysiological cognitive and/or psychological performance research conducted under supervision of POTFF leadership.

• Provide educational briefings to units and commands on a range of cognitive/psychological performance domains.

• Utilize computers software and technologies asand requested by unit and POTFF leadership.

• Document work performed domain/billetutilization referrals and all other information requested by POTFF Leadership.

Required Education/Experience/Skills/Training:

• Position requires U.S. Citizenship.

• This position requires a Secret Clearance orTop SecretClearanceor the ability to obtaina clearance.

• The contractormustpossessa doctoral degree in a field of Psychology Human Performance Kinesiology Exercise Science Cognitive Science Cognitive Neuroscience Sport Sciences with a specialization in Sport Psychology or related degree with performance psychology specialization.

• The CEP shall have a minimum of 3 years or morepost-doctoratedegreewithin the past five years of demonstrable accumulated experience practicing performance psychology or a related field with military members athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Collegiate Olympic or professional sports or other individuals or groups requiring high levels of mental and physical performance (experience with Special Operations personnel preferred).

• Biofeedback certification (BCIA) neurofeedback certification (BCIA) and / or International QEEG Certification Board (IQCB) certificationmay be required by hiringunit. The contractor shall have experience or willingness to receive training in the interpretation of computerized neurocognitive testing

• The contractor shall be capable of properly lifting and manipulating loads or weights up to 25 kilograms and capable of meeting physical demands of training with SOF including the ability to hike over rough terrain function in austere environments and on various fixed or rotary wing aircraft waterborne craft or ground transport to observe SOF training evolutions and to conduct training and education.

• The gaining unit mayelectto have CEP positions credentialed and privilegedin order toexpand capabilities of the position and allow for clinical care whenappropriate.Possession of or eligibility for a state license to practice in the fields of mental health counseling psychology or social work is beneficial but not.Healthcare professionals mustpossessa current fullactiveand unrestricted license to practice in any of the U.S. States the District of Columbia Guam PuertoRicoor the U.S. Virgin Islands.

• All Healthcare Professionals shall have andmaintaincurrentcertification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).

• If credentialed and privileged Healthcare Professionals will conduct peer (record) or quality of care reviews as directed by the localgovernmentcredentialing body and local medical oversight process.

DesiredEducation/Experience/Skills/Training:

• Candidate haspreviousmilitary background/experience

Standard CompanyRequirements:

• Mustcomply withSafety Health and Environmental planpoliciesand procedures.

• Mustcomply withthe Quality Assurance planpoliciesand procedures.

• Mustmaintainregular and acceptable attendance.

• Responsible for completing all required training.

• Perform other assignments anddutiesas.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule.We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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