Cognitive Performance Specialist - H2F (Ft. Stewart, GA)

Job title: Cognitive Performance Specialist - H2F (Ft. Stewart, GA)

About the Role The Cognitive Performance Specialist (CPS) will assist and advise on the training, developing, and coaching of Soldiers to use the cognitive skills and mental readiness strategies necessary to perform optimally in training and operations. This is an on-site role at Fort Stewart, GA, with a government background check required and U.S. Citizenship required.

What You'll Do

• Assist and advise the Mental Readiness Director/Occupational Therapist and Brigade (BDE) PD in developing and maintaining Mental Readiness Program implementation, assessment, improvement, and monitoring guidelines to ensure consistency and effectiveness of mental readiness services.
• Assist and advise in developing, coordinating, executing, assessing, and managing approved cognitive performance optimization and mental readiness training programs for units and teams.
• Participate in capabilities briefs as needed to unit and team leadership within the BDE (or equivalent) so leadership better understands CPS capabilities.
• Assist and advise in the development of training and instructional materials.

What We're Looking For

• A Master's degree in any field, Doctoral degree preferred; licensure as a psychologist with proficiency in sports psychology as recognized in Division 47 of the APA, and 3 years of demonstrable experience within the past five years (Option I).
• Alternatively, Master’s degree with Doctoral degree preferred; CC-AASP or CMPC certification preferred; 3 years of experience within the past five years (Option II).
• Or Master’s/Doctoral in Human Performance, Sport Psychology, Kinesiology/Exercise Science, or Counseling/Clinical Psychology; CMPC certification within 2 years of start date; 3 years of experience (Option III).
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrable experience as a mental performance coach or sport psychology practitioner with athletes and groups at NCAA, Olympic, professional, or Service Member settings; at least 1 year with Service Members preferred.
• Previous military service is desired but not required; able to lift 45 pounds; capable of training in various weather and terrains; able to observe Soldier evolutions; Tier 1 background check required.

Nice to Have

• CMPC certification through CC-AASP or certified Mental Performance Consultant as a preferred credential.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per year.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; $2,500 annual employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA); 403(b) retirement plan with a 50% employer match on up to 10% of employee contributions.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (employer-paid); Employer-paid Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) as applicable.
• 4 weeks of accrued paid time off annually; 11 paid federal holidays; professional development opportunities.