Special Operations Cognitive Performance Specialist (SOCAF, Stuttgart, Germany)
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Special Operations Cognitive Performance Specialist (SOCAF, Stuttgart, Germany)THIS POSITION OFFERS RELOCATION.
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Cognitive Performance is an interdisciplinary field spanning kinesiology, psychology, and motor learning and control. The Special Operations 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. The contractor shall provide and perform the following services in support of POTFF’s Physical program for SOF personnel:
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 mental 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 Top Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance.
Master’s degree (Doctoral degree preferred) 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.
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.
Must be capable to properly lift and manipulate 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 Qualifications/Experience:
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 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.
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