Cognitive Performance Specialist

General Dynamics IT (GDIT)

Fort Bragg, North Carolina, USA
Base: $83,927 - $113,549; bonus/equity: not specif...
Onsite
Cognitive, mental, behavioral skills
Performance improvement and maintenance
Evidence-based literature
The Cognitive Performance Specialist shall train and educate agency 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 personnel

Job Summary

  • The Cognitive Performance Specialist shall train and educate agency 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 personnel.
  • Assists and advise the HP Program Manager and/or Coordinator in matters relating to mental performance, exercise and sports psychology.
  • GDIT offers a 401K with company match, comprehensive health and wellness packages, and professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.

Matching Summary

The Cognitive Performance Specialist shall train and educate agency 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 personnel.

Salary

Base: $83,927 - $113,549; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive health and wellness packages, 401K with company match, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cognitive, mental, behavioral skills
  • Performance improvement and maintenance
  • Evidence-based literature
  • Human Performance Program Manager support
  • Literature reviews for currency

Nice-to-have

  • Prior military experience desired
  • Special Operations personnel experience preferred
  • Collaborate with HP staff

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years of related experience
  • Master's degree (Doctoral degree preferred)
  • Secret Clearance
  • Ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance
  • US Citizenship Required
  • Heart rate variability (HRV) certificate or 1 year experience

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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