KBR, Inc.
Special Operations Cognitive Performance Specialist (2/75 RR, JBLM, WA)
KBR, Inc., Lakewood, Washington, us, 98496
Special Operations Cognitive Performance Specialist (2/75 RR, JBLM, WA)
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This position offers relocation. Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR maintains a highly qualified workforce to help care for service people and astronauts. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting‑edge solutions and services.
Title: Special Operations Cognitive Performance Specialist (2/75 RR, JBLM, WA)
Cognitive Performance is an interdisciplinary field spanning kinesiology, psychology, and motor learning and control. The Cognitive Performance Specialist shall train SOF personnel, with priority on SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel, to develop and use the cognitive skills necessary to perform optimally in training and operations.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities
Based on evidence‑based peer‑reviewed literature, train and educate SOF personnel in individual and group settings on specific cognitive, mental, behavioral, psychosocial, perceptual, learning, adaptive thinking, human engagement, and emotional control skills and strategies.
Assist and advise the HP Program Manager and/or Coordinator in matters relating to mental performance, exercise, and sports psychology.
Provide information about cognitive performance, exercise and sports psychology factors in sports, exercise, and physical activity.
Train and educate on goal‑setting, performance profiling, visualization, performance development, and planning.
Participate in periodic meetings to review human performance training provided to patients and identify opportunities for improvement.
Attend and participate in meetings with other POTFF staff members and medical personnel as requested or required.
Collaborate with the HP staff to enhance the quality and effectiveness of mental and human performance development and expertise delivered.
Conduct periodic literature reviews to ensure HP stays current with the provision of care.
Support research conducted under supervision of the HP program manager and/or coordinator.
Assist the HP Program Manager and/or Coordinator in developing and maintaining practice guidelines to ensure consistency of service across all Human Performance Training Centers (HPTCs).
Proficiently utilize computers, software, and technologies as required by the HP program manager and/or coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.
Maintain 100% compliance with local mandatory command training requirements.
Attend required training in accordance with guiding instructions; commands will allow attendance at necessary conferences or courses to complete continuing education units required to maintain certification.
Document work performed, utilization, referrals, and all other information in the HP Enterprise‑wide database (i.e., Smartbase), as directed by HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.
Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Training
Position requires U.S. citizenship.
Position requires a Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance.
Master’s degree (Doctoral preferred) in Human Performance, Kinesiology, or Exercise Science, and/or Sport Sciences with a specialization in Sport Psychology.
Minimum of 3 years post‑graduate experience as a cognitive performance practitioner or sport psychologist with military members, athletes, or similar high‑performance groups (experience with Special Operations personnel preferred).
Certificate of completion of training for heart rate variability (HRV) through the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) or relevant BCIA certification. Or at least one year of demonstrable HRV training experience and willingness to obtain the BCIA HRV certificate within 12 months of hire.
May be required to receive and maintain cognitive enhancement certification such as BCIA biofeedback certification.
Capable of lifting and manipulating loads up to 25 kg and meeting physical demands of training with SOF, including hiking over rough terrain, functioning in austere environments, and operating with aircraft, waterborne craft, or ground transport to observe SOF training evolutions.
Desired Education, Experience, Skills, and Training
Prior military and/or SOF experience.
Standard Company Requirements
Compliance with Safety, Health, and Environmental plans, policies, and procedures.
Compliance with the Quality Assurance plan, policies, and procedures.
Maintain regular and acceptable attendance.
Responsibility for completing all required training.
Perform other assignments and duties as required.
KBR Benefits KBR offers competitive lifestyle benefits, including a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and a flexible work schedule. KBR supports career advancement through professional training and development.
KBR is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Belong, Connect, and Grow at KBR. At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. This commitment fosters an environment where everyone can belong, connect, and grow. We Deliver – Together.
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This position offers relocation. Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR maintains a highly qualified workforce to help care for service people and astronauts. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting‑edge solutions and services.
Title: Special Operations Cognitive Performance Specialist (2/75 RR, JBLM, WA)
Cognitive Performance is an interdisciplinary field spanning kinesiology, psychology, and motor learning and control. The Cognitive Performance Specialist shall train SOF personnel, with priority on SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel, to develop and use the cognitive skills necessary to perform optimally in training and operations.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities
Based on evidence‑based peer‑reviewed literature, train and educate SOF personnel in individual and group settings on specific cognitive, mental, behavioral, psychosocial, perceptual, learning, adaptive thinking, human engagement, and emotional control skills and strategies.
Assist and advise the HP Program Manager and/or Coordinator in matters relating to mental performance, exercise, and sports psychology.
Provide information about cognitive performance, exercise and sports psychology factors in sports, exercise, and physical activity.
Train and educate on goal‑setting, performance profiling, visualization, performance development, and planning.
Participate in periodic meetings to review human performance training provided to patients and identify opportunities for improvement.
Attend and participate in meetings with other POTFF staff members and medical personnel as requested or required.
Collaborate with the HP staff to enhance the quality and effectiveness of mental and human performance development and expertise delivered.
Conduct periodic literature reviews to ensure HP stays current with the provision of care.
Support research conducted under supervision of the HP program manager and/or coordinator.
Assist the HP Program Manager and/or Coordinator in developing and maintaining practice guidelines to ensure consistency of service across all Human Performance Training Centers (HPTCs).
Proficiently utilize computers, software, and technologies as required by the HP program manager and/or coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.
Maintain 100% compliance with local mandatory command training requirements.
Attend required training in accordance with guiding instructions; commands will allow attendance at necessary conferences or courses to complete continuing education units required to maintain certification.
Document work performed, utilization, referrals, and all other information in the HP Enterprise‑wide database (i.e., Smartbase), as directed by HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.
Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Training
Position requires U.S. citizenship.
Position requires a Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance.
Master’s degree (Doctoral preferred) in Human Performance, Kinesiology, or Exercise Science, and/or Sport Sciences with a specialization in Sport Psychology.
Minimum of 3 years post‑graduate experience as a cognitive performance practitioner or sport psychologist with military members, athletes, or similar high‑performance groups (experience with Special Operations personnel preferred).
Certificate of completion of training for heart rate variability (HRV) through the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) or relevant BCIA certification. Or at least one year of demonstrable HRV training experience and willingness to obtain the BCIA HRV certificate within 12 months of hire.
May be required to receive and maintain cognitive enhancement certification such as BCIA biofeedback certification.
Capable of lifting and manipulating loads up to 25 kg and meeting physical demands of training with SOF, including hiking over rough terrain, functioning in austere environments, and operating with aircraft, waterborne craft, or ground transport to observe SOF training evolutions.
Desired Education, Experience, Skills, and Training
Prior military and/or SOF experience.
Standard Company Requirements
Compliance with Safety, Health, and Environmental plans, policies, and procedures.
Compliance with the Quality Assurance plan, policies, and procedures.
Maintain regular and acceptable attendance.
Responsibility for completing all required training.
Perform other assignments and duties as required.
KBR Benefits KBR offers competitive lifestyle benefits, including a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and a flexible work schedule. KBR supports career advancement through professional training and development.
KBR is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Belong, Connect, and Grow at KBR. At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. This commitment fosters an environment where everyone can belong, connect, and grow. We Deliver – Together.
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