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Position Description & Qualifications
If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Army, Serco has a great opportunity for you! This Cognitive Performance Specialist (CPS) will be on a dynamic team, supporting Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) initiative, the Army's investment in Soldier Readiness.
The Cognitive Performance Specialist (CPS) plays a pivotal role within the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Performance Teams. The CPS is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of mental readiness and cognitive performance optimization programs for Soldiers. The position requires a unique blend of expertise in sport psychology, mental coaching, and resilience training tailored to enhance the performance of individual Soldiers and teams within military settings.
In this role, you will:

• Assist in developing and maintaining Mental Readiness Programs, ensuring consistent and effective delivery of services across the brigade (BDE).
• Advise and collaborate with the Mental Readiness Director and other health professionals on program assessment, improvement, and monitoring.
• Develop and execute cognitive performance optimization and mental readiness training within the BDE's operational schedule.
• Provide education, coaching, and mentoring to Soldiers on cognitive skills and mental readiness strategies to support mission execution and individual tasks.
• Coordinate the scheduling of facilities and resources for government-approved courses and training.
• Conduct literature reviews to keep the H2F Performance Team updated with the latest evidence-based research in mental readiness and cognitive performance.
• Support research efforts and provide data and feedback to the Mental Readiness Director and brigade personnel development (PD).
• Participate in in-service training and professional development opportunities within the H2F Performance Team.

Please visit our landing page for more information: U.S. Army Holistic Health & Fitness (H2F) System (serco.com)
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Legal status to work in the U.S.
• The ability to pass a NACI (Tier 1) to obtain access to U.S. Government facilities and systems.
• A Master's degree or a Doctoral degree in Human Performance, Sport Psychology, Kinesiology/Exercise Science, or Counseling/Clinical Psychology from an accredited college or university (preferred).
• Three (3) years of demonstrable accumulated experience within the past five (5) years as a mental performance coach or sport psychology practitioner with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and/or Service Members in the accompanying, respective settings.
• Licensure as a psychologist with a proficiency in sports psychology as recognized in Division 47 of the American Psychological Association or Certified Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (CCAASP) or ability to obtain the Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) (formerly CC-AASP) certification within two (2) years of being hired.
• The physical capability to lift and manipulate up to 45 pounds and withstand training demands in various weather conditions and terrains.
• The ability to travel 10% as needed to support geographically dispersed units.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Active NACI.
• One (1) year working directly with Service Members in a performance and/or resilience training and education setting is preferred.
• Prior work with Service Members in a performance and/or resilience training and education setting is preferred.
• Military service is desirable but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Teams).

Military Veterans and Spouses are encouraged to apply!
If you are interested in supporting and working with our U.S. Military and a passionate Serco team, submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career! By applying to this position, you authorize us to share your resume with our subcontractor partners.
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.
Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com.