Special Operations Cognitive Performance Specialist (3rd SFG (A), Fort Bragg, NC)

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THIS POSITION OFFERS RELOCATION.

KBR maintains a highly qualified workforce to help care for service people and astronauts.  We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions and services. 

Cognitive Performance is an interdisciplinary field spanning kinesiology, psychology, and motor learning and control. The Cognitive Performance Specialist 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.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Based on evidence-based peer-reviewed 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 HP Program Manager and/or Coordinator in matters relating to mental performance, exercise and sports psychology.

• Provide information about cognitive performance, exercise and sports psychology factors in sports, exercise, and physical activity.

• Train and educate on goal-setting, performance profiling, visualization, performance development, and planning.

• Participate in periodic meetings to review human performance training provided to patients 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 HP staff to enhance the quality and effectiveness of mental and human performance development and expertise delivered.

• Conduct periodic literature reviews to ensure HP stays current with the provision of care.

• Support research conducted under supervision of the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.

• Assist the HP Program Manager and/or Coordinator in developing and maintaining practice guidelines to ensure consistency of service across all Human Performance Training Centers (HPTCs).

• Proficiently utilize computers, software, and technologies as required and requested by the HP program manager and/or coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.

• Maintain 100% compliance with local mandatory command training requirements.

• 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.

• Document work performed, utilization, referrals, and all other information in the HP Enterprise- wide database (i.e., Smartbase), as directed by HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.

  Required Education/Experience/Skills/Training: 

• Position requires U.S. Citizenship.

• This position requires a Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance.

• Master’s degree (Doctoral degree preferred) in Human Performance, Kinesiology, or Exercise Science, and/or Sport Sciences with a specialization in Sport Psychology.

• Must have a minimum of 3 years or more post-graduate 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.

• 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 .

Desired Education/Experience/Skills/Training: 

• Prior military and/or SOF experience is desired.

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. 

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.

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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

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.