Job Description

Title:

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

THIS POSITION OFFERS RELOCATION.

KBRmaintainsa highly qualified workforce to help care for service people and astronauts.  We attract the best minds in the world because ourexpertisethrives on creativity,resourcefulnessand collaboration. That is how we supply our clients withcutting-edgesolutions and services. 

Cognitive Enhancement is an interdisciplinary field that uses evidence-based psychological, neurocognitive, and psychophysiological tests to assess and enhance various aspects of cognitive/psychological performance

The Special Operations Cognitive Enhancement Practitioner (CEP)shall interpret test results and provide feedback and recommendations to Service Members based on assessment results Provides connections with or referrals toadditionalPOTFF or medical resources whenappropriate basedon assessment results and other data collectedThe CEP shall perform the following functions:

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Biofeedback and/or neurofeedback training withactive dutyservice members to enhance cognitive/psychological performance and psychophysiology.

• Train and educateactive dutypersonnel in specific cognitive and behavioral skills to enhance cognitive/psychological performance toinclude:attention/concentration training, problem-solving training, emotional regulation, energy management, memory enhancement, interpersonal skills,goal-setting, andmTBIrelated deficits or compensatory mechanismsTraining shallutilizeevidence-based practices and occur in both individual and group settings.

• Adviseunitleadership on matters relating to mental performance and performance psychology.

• Attend andparticipatein meetings with other POTFF staff members and medical personnel as requested and/orrequired 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 andidentifyopportunities 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 asrequiredand requested by unit and POTFF leadership

• Document work performed, domain/billetutilization, referrals, and all other information requested by POTFF Leadership.

  Required Education/Experience/Skills/Training: 

• Position requires U.S. Citizenship.

• This position requires a Secret Clearance orTop SecretClearance,or the ability to obtaina clearance

• The contractor mustpossessa doctoral degree in a field of Psychology, Human Performance, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Cognitive Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, Sport Sciences with a specialization in Sport Psychology, or related degree with performance psychology specialization

• The CEP shall have a minimum of 3 years or morepost-doctoratedegreewithin 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) certificationmay be required by hiringunit 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 capable of meeting 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 mayelectto have CEP positions credentialed and privilegedin order toexpand capabilities of the position and allow for clinical care whenappropriatePossession of, or eligibility for, a state license to practice in the fields of mental health, counseling, psychology, or social work is beneficial, but notrequiredHealthcare professionals mustpossessa current, full,activeand unrestricted license to practice in any of the U.S. States, the District of Columbia, Guam, PuertoRicoor the U.S. Virgin Islands.

• All Healthcare Professionals shall have andmaintaincurrentcertification 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 localgovernmentcredentialing body and local medical oversight process

DesiredEducation/Experience/Skills/Training: 

• Candidate haspreviousmilitary background/experience

Standard Company Requirements: 

• Mustcomply withSafety, Health and Environmental plan,policiesand procedures. 

• Mustcomply withthe Quality Assurance plan,policiesand procedures. 

• Mustmaintainregular and acceptable attendance. 

• Responsible for completing all required training. 

• Perform other assignments andduties,asrequired 

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.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work scheduleWe support career advancement through professional training and development.

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