Special Operations Cognitive Performance Specialist (Coronado, CA)

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Responsibilities
Cognitive Performance is an interdisciplinary field spanning kinesiology psychology and motor learning and control. The contractor shall train SOF personnel with the priority on SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel to develop and use the cognitive skills necessary to perform optimally in training and operations. The contractor shall provide and perform the following services in support of POTFFs Physical program for SOF personnel with the priority on SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel:

Based on evidencebased peerreviewed literature train and educate SOF personnel in individual and group settings in specific cognitive mental behavioral psychosocial perceptual learning adaptive thinking human engagements and emotional control skills strategies including understanding acquisition and retention performance improvement and maintenance with documentation of work performed implemented and provided to SOF personnel.
Assist and advise the POTFF Program Manager/Coordinator or Government Lead in matters relating to mental performance exercise and sports psychology.
Provide information education and training about cognitive performance exercise and sports psychology factors in sports exercise and physical activity.
Provide education and training on goal setting performance profiling visualization performance development and planning.
Participate in periodic meetings to review current human performance training provided to clients and identify opportunities for improvement.
Attend and participate in meetings with other POTFF staff members and medical personnel as requested and/or required. Collaborate with the POTFF staff to enhance the quality and effectiveness of cognitive and human performance development and expertise delivered.
Conduct periodic literature reviews to ensure POTFF stays current with the provision of services.
Support approved and appropriate research conducted under supervision of the POTFF Program Manager/Coordinator or Government Lead.
Assist the POTFF Program Manager/Coordinator or Government developing and maintaining practice guidelines to ensure consistency of service across all Human Performance Training Centers (HPTCs).
Attend required training in accordance with guiding instructions. Commands will allow for attendance at necessary conferences or courses to complete continuing education units required to maintain certification.
Maintain 100% compliance with local mandatory command training requirements.
Develop and promulgate training materials as requested and required by the POTFF Program Manager/Coordinator or Government Lead.
Participate in periodic inservice training for members of the POTFF Staff.
Perform other tasks within the scope of the CPS position description as assigned by the POTFF Program Manager/Coordinator or Government Lead.
Collect and report all data as requested by the POTFF Program Manager/Coordinator or Government Lead and required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.
Document work performed utilization referrals and all other information in the Human Performance Data Management System (HPDMS) (i.e. Smartabase) as directed by the Program Manager/Coordinator or Government Lead and required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.
Proficiently utilize computers software and technologies as required and requested by the Program Manager/Coordinator or Government Lead and required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.
This position may require travel away from the assigned duty location.

Qualifications
The contractor shall possess a Masters degree in Human Performance Kinesiology Exercise Science Cognitive Science Cognitive Neuroscience Sport Sciences Performance Psychology Psychology or mental health discipline with a specialization in Performance Psychology. Doctoral degree preferred.

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 contractor shall have a minimum of 3 years or more postgraduate degree of demonstrable accumulated experience (continuous and sustained experience preferred) as a cognitive performance practitioner or Sport Psychologist with military members athletes groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Collegiate Olympic professional sports tactical setting or with individuals or groups requiring high levels of mental and physical performance (experience with Special Operations personnel preferred).

The contractor shall have a certificate of completion of training for heart rate variability (HRV) through the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) or a relevant certification through BCIA. Or the contractor will have at least 1 year of demonstrable experience delivering HRV training in a high performance setting and be willing to obtain the BCIA HRV certificate of completion for HRV within 12 months of hire.

The contractor may be required to receive and maintain cognitive enhancement certification as required by hiring unit such as BCIA biofeedback certification.

Desired Education/Experience/Skills/Training:

* Prior military and/or SOF experience is desired.

* Certification as a Certified Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (CCAASP) is desired but not required.

Standard Company Requirements:

* Must comply with Safety Health and Environmental plan policies and procedures.

* Must comply with the Quality Assurance plan policies and procedures.

* Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance.

* Responsible for completing all required training.

* Perform other assignments and duties as required.

Basic Compensation:

$100900 $118700

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates working location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short term incentives long term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K 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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