Cognitive Performance Specialist

Responsibilities Train and educate agency personnel in cognitive, mental, behavioral, psychosocial, perceptual, learning, adaptive thinking, human engagements, and emotional control skills Document work performed, implemented, and provided to agency personnel Assist and advise the HP Program Manager and/or Coordinator in matters relating to mental performance Provide information about cognitive performance and exercise psychology factors Collaborate with HP staff to enhance quality and effectiveness of mental performance development Conduct periodic literature reviews Document work performed, utilization, referrals, and all other information in the HP Enterprise-wide database Requirements Must have a minimum of 3 years or more post-graduate degree of demonstrable accumulated experience 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 U.S. Citizenship Must be capable of properly lifting and manipulating loads or weights up to 25 kilograms and capable of meeting physical demands of training with agency personnel Must 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 May be required to receive and maintain cognitive enhancement certification as required by hiring unit, such as BCIA biofeedback certification Prior military experience is desired #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor