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Special Operations Cognitive Performance Specialist (Coronado, CA)

Location San Diego, California Category Engineering, Technology, & Science Job Type Full time Job Id R2105833 Posted Date 04/30/2025
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Special Operations Cognitive Performance Specialist (Coronado, CA)

THIS POSITION OFFERS RELOCATION.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!  

KBR is a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers; but we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.  We maintain a highly qualified workforce to help care for service people and astronauts across the world.  We attract the best minds because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions and services. 


Responsibilities
Cognitive Performance is an interdisciplinary field spanning kinesiology, psychology, and motor learning and control. The contractor 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, with the priority on SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel:


• 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 POTFF Program Manager/Coordinator or Government Lead in matters relating to mental performance, exercise, and sports psychology.
• Provide information, education and training about cognitive performance, exercise and sports psychology factors in sports, exercise, and physical activity.
• Provide education and training on goal setting, performance profiling, visualization, performance development, and planning.
• Participate in periodic meetings to review current human performance training provided to clients 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 POTFF staff to enhance the quality and effectiveness of cognitive and human performance development and expertise delivered.
• Conduct periodic literature reviews to ensure POTFF stays current with the provision of services.
• Support approved and appropriate research conducted under supervision of the POTFF Program Manager/Coordinator or Government Lead.
• Assist the POTFF Program Manager/Coordinator or Government Lead.in developing and maintaining practice guidelines to ensure consistency of service across all Human Performance Training Centers (HPTCs).
• 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.
• Maintain 100% compliance with local mandatory command training requirements.
• Develop and promulgate training materials as requested and required by the POTFF Program Manager/Coordinator or Government Lead.
• Participate in periodic in-service training for members of the POTFF Staff.
• Perform other tasks, within the scope of the CPS position description, as assigned by the POTFF Program Manager/Coordinator or Government Lead.
• Collect and report all data as requested by the POTFF Program Manager/Coordinator or Government Lead and required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.
• Document work performed, utilization, referrals, and all other information in the Human Performance Data Management System (HPDMS) (i.e., Smartabase), as directed by the Program Manager/Coordinator or Government Lead and required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.
• Proficiently utilize computers, software, and technologies as required and requested by the Program Manager/Coordinator or Government Lead and required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.
• This position may require travel away from the assigned duty location.

Qualifications
The contractor shall possess a Master’s degree 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. Doctoral degree preferred.


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.


The contractor shall 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.

Desired Education/Experience/Skills/Training: 

* Prior military and/or SOF experience is desired.

* Certification as a Certified Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (CC-AASP) is desired, but not required.

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. 

Basic Compensation:

$100,900 - $118,700

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s working location, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

 Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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.​

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.

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