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Battelle · 1 month ago

Cognitive Performance Specialist

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Battelle is a research and development organization that provides critical services for various clients, including government agencies. They are seeking a highly motivated Cognitive Performance Specialist to support the U.S. Special Operations Command's Preservation of the Forces and Family program, focusing on optimizing the performance of Special Operations Forces through evidence-based training and analytics. The role involves training personnel, developing training materials, and collaborating with the Human Performance program team to enhance mental performance training.

Biotechnology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Train SOF personnel, with priority on SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel, to develop and use the cognitive skills necessary to perform optimally in training and operations

Provide and perform the following services in support of POTFF’s HP program for SOF personnel, with priority on SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel:

Use evidence-based peer-reviewed literature to train and educate SOF personnel in individual and group settings on cognitive, mental, behavioral, psychosocial, perceptual learning, adaptive thinking, human engagements, and emotional control skills and 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 mental performance, exercise and sports psychology factors in sports, exercise, and physical activity

Train and educate for 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)

Develop and promulgate training materials as requested and required by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator

Participate in periodic in-service training for members of the HP Staff

Perform other tasks as assigned by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator

Collect and report all data as requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and POTFF staff

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

Utilize computers, software, and technologies as required and requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and POTFF staff

Qualification

Cognitive Performance TrainingSport PsychologyHuman Performance InitiativesMaster's DegreeMental Performance CoachingData ReportingTraining Material DevelopmentLiterature ReviewGoal SettingTeam Collaboration

Required

Master's degree in human performance, Kinesiology, or Exercise Science, and/or Sport Sciences with a specialization in Sport Psychology

At least five years of demonstrable accumulated experience (continuous and sustained experience preferred) as a mental performance coach or Sport Psychologist with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and/or SOF Operators in the accompanying, respective settings

Capable of properly lifting and manipulating loads or weights up to 25 kilograms

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

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance

Preferred

Doctoral degree in human performance, Kinesiology, or Exercise Science, and/or Sport Sciences with a specialization in Sport Psychology

Certified as a Certified Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (CC-AASP)

Benefits

Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.

Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.

Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.