Human Performance Advisor

Human Performance Advisor

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as Human Performance Advisor supporting mission critical work on an exciting program. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects, build your skills, and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Human Performance Advisor supporting our customer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Human Performance Advisor joining our team.

The Human Performance Advisor (HPA) is responsible for providing technical expertise for the Human Performance (HP) program in locations or within units/groups where an HP Program Manager and/or Coordinator is/are not available. The HPA, if required, will assist the HP Manager in the performance of their duties.

HOW A HUMAN PERFORMANCE ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Plan, develop and synchronize technical training, guidance, and programmatic and policy recommendations.
• Design, implement, document, and provide direct daily oversight of all HP services utilizing a demonstrably methodical approach for the required level of peak performance and reconditioning of all operators, while providing ongoing, objective feedback to the HP lead, program lead, and military chain of command.
• Perform an inventory of all HP supplies and resources, assist in preparing equipment and supply requisitions to replenishing exhausted supplies, acquire preventive maintenance supplies and schedule for hp equipment, and present new and emerging equipment for purchase consideration.
• Oversee and advise on the training and travel of HP staff under his/her purview.
• Develop and promulgate training materials as requested and required by the HP Program Manager, Coordinator, and/or location-specific, senior-most program staff member.
• Collect and report all data as requested by the HP Program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by headquarters and its staff.
• Document work performed, utilization, referrals, and all other information in the Enterprise-wide database, as directed by HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by headquarters (HQ) and its program staff.
• Attend, participate in, and promote interdisciplinary meetings with program staff, medical staff, and chain of command.
• Utilize computers, software, and technologies as required and requested by the HP Program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by headquarters and program staff.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Master's Degree or equivalent in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline.
• 5 years or more of demonstrable accumulated experience developing long and short-range planning and coordination of sport- and/or mission-specific performance programs resulting in attributable results with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and/or operators in the accompanying, respective settings.
• Creditable specialized experience includes conducting long and short-range planning and coordination of new functional training and nutrition programs, a history of positive attributable results from HPA work and relevant work experience in a collegiate and/or professional level athletic environment, and experience conducting multi-domain programming such as lecture, multi-media and practical hands-on training related to strength, conditioning, performance nutrition, and team dynamics.
• Current certification as one of the following: Certified Athletic Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Physical Therapist, Cognitive Performance Specialist, or Performance Dietitian. Maintenance of one of these certifications shall be an enduring element of the requirement.
• Capable of meeting physical demands of training with SOF including the ability to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments to observe SOF training evolutions and the ability to assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols.
• Must be able to lift and manipulate loads and plates up to 25 kilograms.
• Must maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association; must provide front and back proof of all training/certs/documentation.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
• US Citizenship required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years or more of continuous and sustained demonstrable accumulated experience of developing long and short-range planning and coordination of sport- and/or mission-specific performance programs resulting in attributable results with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and/or SOF Operators in the accompanying, respective settings.

CLEARANCE: Secret or Top-Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance.

LOCATION: Various CONUS SITES

This is a contingent posting, expected to start in 2026.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $96,569 - $130,651. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Work Location: USA NC Fort Bragg - Fort Bragg (NCC004)

Additional Work Locations: USA CA Coronado, USA FL Hurlburt Field, USA FL MacDill AFB - MacDill AFB (FLC007)

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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