Cognitive Performance Specialist

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Cognitive Performance Specialist Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) PROGRAM OVERVIEW: The Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) System is the Army’s primary investment in Soldier readiness.
The system empowers and equips Soldiers to take charge of their health, fitness, and well-being in order to optimize individual performance.
Location: Ft Huachuca POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Tasks include but are not limited to: Assist and advise the Mental Readiness Director/Occupational Therapist and BDE PD in developing and maintaining Mental Readiness Program implementation, assessment, improvement, and monitoring guidelines to ensure consistency and effectiveness of mental readiness services across the BDE.
Assist and advise the Mental Readiness Director/Occupational Therapist in developing, coordinating, executing, assessing, and managing BDE PD approved cognitive performance optimization and mental readiness training programs for units and teams within the framework of the BDE training/operational schedule, battle rhythm, and culture.
Assist and advise in the development of training and instructional materials IAW H2F System, using evidence-based, current state-of-the-science literature, to train, educate, coach, and mentor Soldiers in specific skills and strategies in support of cognitive performance and mental readiness optimization and sustainment of unit mission and individual Soldier tasks.
Coordinate scheduling of facilities for Government approved courses, training, and classes as applicable.
Assist and advise in the training, education, coaching, and mentoring of leaders on supporting Soldiers as they apply goal-setting, performance profiling, visualization, performance development, and planning.
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.
Track Soldier/unit progression and provide data to the BDE PD as required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Education Master’s degree or a Doctoral degree (preferred) Certification: Licensure as a psychologist with a proficiency in sports psychology as recognized in Division 47 of the American Psychological Association OR (Preferred) Certified Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (CCAASP) or Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) (formerly CC-AASP) OR Obtain the CMPC certification within two years of the CPSs start of performance in support of this TO Experience: Have three years of demonstrable accumulated experience within the past five years as a mental performance coach or sport psychology practitioner with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and/or Service Members in the accompanying, respective settings.
At least one year working directly with Service Members in a performance and/or resilience training and education setting is preferred.
Previous Military service is desired, but not required.
Have the ability to read, write, and speak English and effectively communicate with Soldiers and leadership.
Demonstrate sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills and social sensitivity such that they can relate to a variety of Soldiers from diverse backgrounds.
Have the ability to operate a computer utilizing Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel, and Teams.
Be capable of properly lifting and manipulating loads or weights up to 45 pounds and capable of meeting physical demands of training in all types of weather with Soldiers including the ability to hike over rough terrain, function in austere environments to observe Soldier training evolutions and to train, educate, coach, and mentor.
Not have been convicted of a felony.
DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment.
Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.
DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates.
If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.
Contingent upon award of contract