KBR Careers · 1 month ago
Special Operations Cognitive Performance Specialist (2/75 RR, JBLM, WA)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expKBR is a leading company that provides cutting-edge solutions and services to support service people and astronauts. The Cognitive Performance Specialist will train Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel in cognitive skills necessary for optimal performance in training and operations, focusing on various mental and behavioral strategies.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship
Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance
Master's degree in Human Performance, Kinesiology, or Exercise Science, and/or Sport Sciences with a specialization in Sport Psychology
Minimum of 3 years or more post-graduate degree of demonstrable accumulated experience as a cognitive performance practitioner or Sport Psychologist
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
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
Preferred
Doctoral degree preferred in Human Performance, Kinesiology, or Exercise Science, and/or Sport Sciences with a specialization in Sport Psychology
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)
Prior military and/or SOF experience is desired
Benefits
401K plan with company match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Company
KBR Careers
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Becky Sewell
Chief Training Officer (CTO)
Dana Dorsey
Sr. VP, Chief Financial Officer
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