Cognitive Performance Specialist

Location: Multiple states across the country!

Job Description:
Train Soldiers to develop and use the cognitive skills necessary to perform optimally in training and operations, with the primary objective of improving overall readiness. This role manages and provides education based on cognitive performance and tailored training programs for individuals and teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work as part of the H2F Performance Team to develop a comprehensive, periodized education and services program integrated and synchronized with the BDE and Battalion (BN) training calendars
• Success is determined by the ability of the BDE to perform its combat mission
• Manage and provide education based on cognitive performance and tailored training programs for individuals and teams
• Assist and advise the CPS Program Director 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 Soldiers and identify opportunities for improvement
• Attend and participate in meetings with the H2F Performance Team as requested and/or required. Collaborate with the H2F Performance Team staff to enhance the quality and effectiveness of mental and human performance development and expertise delivered
• Conduct periodic literature reviews to ensure H2F Performance Team stays current with the provision of care
• Support research conducted in coordination with the CPS PD and/or BDE PD
• Assist the CPS PD and/or BDE PD in developing and maintaining practice guidelines to ensure consistency of service across the BDE
• Attend required training IAW guiding instructions
• Develop and promulgate training materials to support the BDE non-physical performance optimization
• Participate in periodic in-service training for members of the H2F Performance Team
• Collect and report data in support of cognitive performance optimization to the CPS PD and/or BDE PD
• Data requirements and frequency will be coordinated with the CPS PD and/or BDE PD
• Document work performed, utilization, recommendations, and all other information in the designated H2F System reporting database
• Operationalize resilience core competencies
• Identify and cultivate existing mental skill sets to assist the Soldier in performing optimally during physical, technical, and tactical training in preparation for combat operations, garrison, and life stressors
• Recognize and address mental barriers to physical performance by focusing on stress and emotional regulation; normalizes physiological responses to stress, including combat situations; conducts tactical breathing and arousal regulation, team cohesion, and imagery, and provide cognitive/learning strategies
• Support the H2F Performance Teams. GAP CPSs will be assigned specifically to designated units but may be required to travel locally to various cantonment training areas to perform services
• Travel may be required in order to support units subordinate at other installations that are subordinate to the supported BDEs

Basic Qualifications:

• Qualified CPSs candidates will possess a Master’s degree or a Doctoral degree in Human Performance, Sport Psychology, Kinesiology/ Exercise Science, or Counseling/ Clinical Psychology from an accredited college or university
• Obtain the CMPC certification within two years of the CPSs start of performance in support of this TO
• Three years of demonstrable accumulated experience within the past five years
• Candidate must be able to pass and maintain Tier 1 clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• GAP CPS will be capable of properly lifting and manipulating loads or weights up to 25 kilograms and capable of meeting physical demands of training with Soldiers including the ability to hike over rough terrain, function in austere environments to observe Soldier training evolutions and to conduct training and education
• Must have the ability to read, write and speak English effectively with Soldiers and H2F staff
• Have the ability to operate a computer utilizing Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel
• Must be able to navigate and operate with unit SharePoint sites

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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