Special Operations Cognitive Enhancement Practitioner (SOCEUR, Stuttgart, Germany)

Special Operations Cognitive Enhancement Practitioner (SOCEUR, Stuttgart, Germany)

THIS POSITION OFFERS RELOCATION.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Biofeedback and/or neurofeedback training with active duty service members to enhance cognitive/psychological performance and psychophysiology.
• Train and educate active duty personnel in specific cognitive and behavioral skills to enhance cognitive/psychological performance to include: attention/concentration training, problem-solving training, emotional regulation, energy management, memory enhancement, interpersonal skills, goal‑setting, and mTBI‑related deficits or compensatory mechanisms. Training shall utilize evidence‑based practices and occur in both individual and group settings.
• Advise unit leadership on matters relating to mental performance and performance psychology.
• Attend and participate in meetings with other POTFF staff members and medical personnel as requested and/or required. Collaborate with the POTFF staff to enhance the quality and effectiveness of human performance development and interventions.
• Participate in periodic meetings to review POTFF services provided to service members and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and promulgate training materials as requested and required by POTFF and unit leadership.
• Support psychophysiological, cognitive, and/or psychological performance research conducted under supervision of POTFF leadership.
• Provide educational briefings to units and commands on a range of cognitive/psychological performance domains.
• Utilize computers, software, and technologies as required and requested by unit and POTFF leadership.
• Document work performed, domain/billet utilization, referrals, and all other information requested by POTFF Leadership.

Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Training

• Position requires U.S. citizenship.
• This position requires a Secret Clearance or Top Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance.
• The contractor must possess a doctoral degree in a field of psychology, human performance, kinesiology, exercise science, cognitive science, cognitive neuroscience, or sport sciences with a specialization in sport psychology, or a related degree with a performance psychology specialization.
• The CEP shall have a minimum of three years of post‑doctoral experience within the past five years of demonstrable accumulated experience practicing performance psychology, or a related field with military members, athletes, and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA collegiate, Olympic, or professional sports, or other individuals or groups requiring high levels of mental and physical performance (experience with Special Operations personnel preferred).
• Biofeedback certification (BCIA), neurofeedback certification (BCIA), and / or International QEEG Certification Board (IQCB) certification may be required by the hiring unit. The contractor shall have experience, or willingness to receive training, in the interpretation of computerized neurocognitive testing.
• The contractor shall be capable of properly lifting and manipulating loads or weights up to 25 kilograms and of meeting the physical demands of training with SOF, including the ability to hike over rough terrain, function in austere environments and on various fixed or rotary‑wing aircraft, waterborne craft, or ground transport to observe SOF training evolutions and to conduct training and education.
• The gaining unit may elect to have CEP positions credentialed and privileged in order to expand the capabilities of the position and allow for clinical care when appropriate. Possession of, or eligibility for, a state license to practice in the fields of mental health, counseling, psychology, or social work is beneficial but not required. Healthcare professionals must possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice in any of the U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• All healthcare professionals shall have and maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• If credentialed and privileged, healthcare professionals will conduct peer (record) or quality‑of‑care reviews as directed by the local government credentialing body and local medical oversight process.

Desired Education, Experience, Skills, and Training

• Candidate has previous military background or experience.

Standard Company Requirements

• Must comply with safety, health, and environmental plan, policies, and procedures.
• Must comply with the quality assurance plan, policies, and procedures.
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance.
• Responsible for completing all required training.
• Perform other assignments and duties, as required.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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 and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.