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General information
Job Posting Title
Physical Domain Lead (Remote)
Date
Thursday, August 13, 2026
City
Remote
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time
Description & Requirements
Maximus is seeking a Physical Domain Lead to provide senior-level oversight, coordination, and technical leadership for the Physical Domain within the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program. This role supports Special Operations Forces (SOF) mission readiness, operational availability, resilience, and career longevity through integrated human performance services spanning sports medicine, strength and conditioning, injury mitigation, rehabilitation, and performance nutrition.
This position is pending upon contract award.
U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must possess an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance as required for contract performance.
Why Maximus?
Flexibility That Fits Your Life - Work/life balance support with flexibility designed to meet your personal and professional needs.
Robust Health & Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription plans, a partially funded HSA, Life Insurance, and additional insurance discounts.
Build Your Financial Future - 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match.
Generous Time Away From Work - PTO, paid holidays, extended sick leave, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
Wellness Beyond the Workplace - Resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Recognition That Matters - Employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements and contributions.
Invest in Your Growth - Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
Employee Discounts & Perks - Exclusive savings, special offers, and employee-only benefits.
Wellness Programs & Resources - Programs and tools designed to support overall health and wellness.
Career Development Opportunities - Training programs, workshops, conferences, and ongoing learning opportunities.
Licensure & Certification Support - Maximus covers the costs associated with renewing required licenses and certifications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope including facilitating and preparing all planning activities and artifacts.
- Oversee and manage large multi-project programs including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities.
- Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
- Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities.
- Develop and maintain a master and individual resource plan and required documents for projects.
- Baseline all projects and capture actual metrics for historical metrics and Level of Effort (LoE) forecasting.
- Review deliverables prepared by team before providing to management and customers.
- Effectively apply the PMI methodology and enforce project standards on all projects.
- Prepare for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
- Minimize risk exposure on projects.
- Communicate relevant project information to management, stakeholders, and customers.
- Resolve and/or escalate issues within a reasonable amount of time taking in consideration impact on the project.
- Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
- Track and maintain lessons learned and utilize lessons learned on subsequent projects.
- Ensure all projects are properly closed out.
- Supervise staff by providing direction, input, and performance feedback.
- Serve as escalation point to prioritizing workloads and resolving issues.
- Act as liaison for assigned vendor(s), including performance and SLA monitoring, and supporting system and business process changes.
- Participate in the drafting of vendor contracts, addendums, SOWs, RFPs/RFIs, change requests, and requirements.
- Lead continuous improvement teams.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 7-10 years of relevant professional experience required.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.
- Bachelor's degree in athletic training, physical therapy, exercise science, kinesiology, nutrition, human performance, or a closely related field.
- Professional certification or licensure appropriate to the discipline, such as ATC, PT, CSCS, RD/RDN, or an equivalent credential.
- Demonstrated experience supporting human performance, sports medicine, rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, performance nutrition, or related readiness programs.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, coordinating complex service delivery, or advising senior stakeholders in an operational environment.
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based injury prevention, rehabilitation, physical training, recovery, readiness, and performance optimization practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, operational, program management, and government stakeholders.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen per contract requirements.
- Must possess an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance as required for contract performance.
- Must be able to satisfy all contractual and government-designated eligibility requirements applicable to the position.
- Must maintain all required professional licenses and certifications in good standing.
- Must be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, mission-focused environment and adapt to changing operational priorities.
- Travel or nonstandard work hours may be required based on program and customer needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree or advanced credential in a human performance, rehabilitation, clinical, nutrition, or leadership-related discipline.
- Prior experience supporting SOF, military, tactical, federal, or other high-demand operational populations.
- Experience supporting POTFF or a similar integrated human performance, readiness, resilience, or force preservation program.
- Familiarity with program evaluation, data-informed decision-making, quality assurance, and performance reporting.
Please note: For this position Maximus will provide equipment to use.
Home Office Requirements:
- Internet speed of 25mbps or higher required / 50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity (you can test this by going to www.speedtest.net)
- Minimum 5mpbs upload speed
- Connectivity to the internet via Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable to the home router
- Private and secure work area and adequate power source
- Must currently and permanently reside in the Continental US
- Must have a smartphone which will be required to log into Maximus systems
EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$
88,000.00
Maximum Salary
$
189,200.00