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General Dynamics Information Technology · 5 months ago

Cognitive Performance Specialist

USA KY Fort Campbell

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$82K/yr - $111K/yr

3+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government. The Cognitive Performance Specialist will train and educate agency personnel in cognitive, mental, and emotional control skills, focusing on performance improvement and maintenance.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Train and educate agency 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 agency 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 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 headquarters agency 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 headquarters and staff

Qualification

Cognitive PerformanceSport PsychologyHuman PerformanceTrainingEducationAdaptive ThinkingPerformance ImprovementsResearching

Required

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)

U.S. Citizenship

Must be capable of properly lifting and manipulating loads or weights up to 25 kilograms and capable of meeting physical demands of training with agency personnel 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 agency personnel training evolutions and to conduct training and education

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 certificate of completion of training for heart rate variability (HRV) through the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) or a relevant certification through BCIA. Or, 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

May be required to receive and maintain cognitive enhancement certification as required by hiring unit, such as BCIA biofeedback certification

Must possess a Top-Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a SCI

Preferred

Prior military experience is desired

Benefits

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

Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

A vision plan

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

Full flex work weeks where possible

Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees