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The CPS manages and provides education based on cognitive performance and tailored training programs for individuals and teams. Operationalizes resilience core competencies. Identifies and cultivates existing mental skill sets to assist the Soldier in performing optimally during physical, technical, and tactical training in preparation for combat operations, garrison, and life stressors. Recognizes and addresses mental barriers to physical performance by focusing on stress and emotional regulation; normalizes physiological responses to stress, to include combat situations; conducts tactical breathing and arousal regulation, team cohesion, imagery, and provides cognitive/learning strategies. Advises the commander on the implementation of cognitive enhancement programs to optimize specific performances.
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Responsibilities
The Contractor shall possess a Master's degree (Doctoral degree preferred) in Human Performance, Kinesiology, or Exercise Science, and/or Sport Sciences with a specialization in Sport Psychology. A Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) credential through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology is desired, but not required.
The contractor shall be capable of properly lifting and manipulating loads or weights up to 25 kilograms and capable of meeting physical demands of training with Soldiers including the ability to hike over rough terrain, function in austere environments to observe Soldier training evolutions and to conduct training and education. The contractor shall have a minimum of five years or more of demonstrable accumulated experience (continuous and sustained experience preferred) as a mental performance coach or Sport Psychologist with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and Soldiers in the accompanying, respective settings.
General Job Information
Title
Cognitive Performance Specialist (CPS), H2F
Grade
ACQ
Work Experience
Education
Masters: Kinesiology (Required), Masters: Psychology (Required), PhD
License and Certifications - Required
License and Certifications - Preferred
Magellan Health Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Every employee must understand, comply and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position.
