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Solvere Technical Group LLC

Solvere Technical Group is looking for a Cognitive Performance Specialist (CPS) to join the team. Experience: * 2+ years providing cognitive performance services. * Experience in collegiate (or ...

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A Cognitive Performance Specialist helps individuals improve their mental agility, focus, decision-making, and overall cognitive performance. They often work with athletes, military personnel, or professionals in high-stress environments to enhance mental resilience and optimize brain function. Using techniques from psychology, neuroscience, and performance coaching, they develop personalized strategies for stress management, concentration, and problem-solving. This role may involve assessments, training programs, and ongoing support to ensure sustained cognitive improvements.

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As a Cognitive Performance Specialist, your daily tasks often include conducting cognitive assessments, developing individualized training plans, and monitoring client progress using evidence-based methods. You will regularly collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—such as coaches, therapists, or healthcare providers—to coordinate comprehensive support for clients. Facilitating workshops, one-on-one coaching sessions, and providing feedback on mental performance strategies are also common. This role involves both direct client interaction and behind-the-scenes analysis to optimize cognitive functioning and help clients achieve their performance goals.

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Cognitive Performance Specialist - 125th Special Tactics Squadron (STS) Human Performance Program

Reef Systems

Portland, OR • On-site

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

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Cognitive Performance Specialist – 125th Special Tactics Squadron (STS) Human Performance Program
Portland, Oregon
Introduction & Background
The 125th Special Tactics Squadron (STS) requires peak physical, cognitive, and psychological readiness to meet demanding mission requirements. The Human Performance Program (HPP) is designed to optimize operator performance, reduce injuries, enhance resilience, and sustain long-term mission capability. This program supports the USSOCOM Preservation of the Force & Family (POTFF) initiative and integrates best practices used in elite athletic and tactical environments.
The Cognitive Performance Specialist is a key member of the holistic Human Performance team, responsible for delivering evidence-based cognitive enhancement, mental skills training, fatigue management, and performance psychology support to Special Warfare operators. This role ensures operators are mentally prepared for high-risk missions, able to sustain focus under pressure, and capable of rapid return-to-duty following cognitive or psychological degradation.
Place of Performance & Duty Hours
  • Duty Location: 125 STS, Building 365, Portland, OR
  • Duty Hours: Monday–Friday, 0700–1600
  • No telework authorized
  • Schedule adjustments required for Quarterly Regularly Scheduled Drills (RSD) and annual training.
  • 24/7 on-call support during domestic response crises with a 4-hour response time (phone or in-person).

Recognized Federal Holidays (No Work Performed)
New Year’s Day, MLK Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
Position Summary
The Cognitive Performance Specialist provides advanced cognitive optimization services to Special Tactics operators. This includes mental skills coaching, cognitive load management, fatigue mitigation, stress inoculation, decision-making enhancement, and return-to-duty cognitive rehabilitation. The specialist integrates with strength & conditioning, physical therapy, and medical personnel to deliver a fully coordinated human performance program.
This role requires expertise in performance psychology, neurocognitive training, tactical decision-making, and applied mental skills development within high-stress, elite populations.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Cognitive Optimization & Mental Skills Training
  • Deliver individualized and group-based cognitive performance training to enhance focus, attention, memory, decision-making, and reaction time.
  • Provide mental skills coaching including visualization, goal setting, arousal control, resilience training, and stress management.
  • Conduct cognitive load assessments and develop tailored interventions to improve operator performance under fatigue and stress.
Operational Readiness & Return-to-Duty Support
  • Assess cognitive degradation following injury, stress, or operational strain and develop individualized return-to-duty cognitive rehabilitation plans.
  • Collaborate with rehabilitation and medical staff to ensure integrated recovery pathways.
Performance Monitoring & Data Tracking
  • Utilize validated cognitive testing tools to track operator performance trends.
  • Maintain documentation, progress notes, and performance metrics in accordance with AAAHC standards and PWS requirements.
  • Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual cognitive performance reports to leadership.
Integrated Team Collaboration
  • Work within a multidisciplinary Human Performance team including strength coaches, physical therapists, nutritionists, and medical personnel.
  • Participate in case reviews, performance meetings, and operator readiness assessments.
Training, Compliance & Security
  • Complete required DoD Information Assurance, OPSEC, CyberAwareness, and ADLS training.
  • Maintain compliance with installation access, CAC requirements, background investigations, and security protocols.
  • Follow all installation regulations, safety requirements, and restricted area access procedures.
Quality Control & Program Support
  • Support development and execution of the contractor’s Quality Control Plan (QCP).
  • Ensure all cognitive performance services meet standards outlined in the PWS and QASP.
  • Attend post-award conferences and periodic progress meetings as required.

Required Qualifications
Education & Credentials
  • Master’s degree or higher in Performance Psychology, Cognitive Science, Sport Psychology, Human Factors, Behavioral Science, or related field.
  • Certifications in performance psychology, mental skills coaching, neurocognitive training, or equivalent preferred.
Experience
  • Minimum 3–5 years working with elite performers (military, tactical, professional sports, or high-performance populations).
  • Experience delivering cognitive training, mental skills coaching, or neuropsychological performance programs.
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary human performance environments.
Knowledge & Skills
  • Expertise in cognitive enhancement methodologies, neuropsychological assessment tools, and performance psychology techniques.
  • Ability to design individualized cognitive training plans based on operator needs.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with Special Warfare personnel.
  • Understanding of DoD security, OPSEC, and information assurance requirements.
Other Requirements
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance (contract classified as “Secret”).
  • Ability to meet installation access requirements, CAC eligibility, and background investigation standards.
  • Must comply with all installation regulations, safety protocols, and contractor identification requirements.
Additional Notes
  • Contractor personnel must maintain proper identification, comply with installation rules, and follow all security and safety protocols.
  • Contractor must safeguard government property and adhere to key control and lock combination procedures.
  • Telework is not authorized; on-site presence is required at all times except during authorized closures.