Cognitive Performance Specialist

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Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees.  Specifications are
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intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
SUMMARY
Bering Global Solutions (BGS), LLC a subsidiary of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., is looking for Cognitive Performance Specialist at Langley AFB, VA.   This is the ideal opportunity for a Cognitive Performance Specialist looking to further their skills and experience with an innovative, global market-leader. Offering a challenging environment full of opportunity, BGS promotes a global culture of creativity, productivity, and innovation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform as subject matter expert in the areas of psychology, performance psychology, counseling, or, when appropriate and in conjunction with a physical therapist and/or strength and conditioning coach, kinesiology.  The specialist(s) will conduct research across functional areas, including cognitive enhancement and accelerated learning, instructor development and training, tactical training, holistic human performance training and man-machine interface.
QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Required (Minimum) Qualifications
Possess a graduate degree (Doctoral degree preferred, Master’s degree by exception) in the field of
areas of
Human Performance, Kinesiology, or Exercise Science, and/or Sport Sciences with a specialization in Sport Psychology or similar
Assist the project manager with planning, scheduling, execution and validations of program efficiency and effectiveness
Analyze and identify needs and provide viable interventions, including training and performance support.
Analyze the development of research procedures
Use simulation technology and biofeedback to promote excellence and efficiency for physical, technical, and tactical training during the challenges of combat operations or pressure situations
Gather data, compile information into documents regarding sport psychology, and leverage mental expertise and cognitive enhancement training techniques
Apply expertise in the subject matter, including industry best practices of operational and functional cognitive performance from military and professional sports for the development of training programs
Integration of cognitive performance with physical fitness training is preferred
Develops and delivers relevant cognitive performance content and teaching materials for all HP syllabi.
Employs appropriate social marketing tools to meet program goals and objectives
Delivers briefings, educational sessions, and seminars as needed
Maintain all professional credentials and certifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
5 years combined experience with psychology, counseling, and kinesiology
Doctoral degree, Master’s degree by exception in Human Performance, Kinesiology, or Exercise Science, and/or Sport Sciences with a specialization in Sport Psychology or similar
Experience in aerospace industry, test pilot/astronaut or similar man-machine high-performance environment preferred
Proficient understanding and working knowledge of computer, e-mail, voice mail, and telephone texts to perform duties
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
Preferred
Board certified in sports psychology desired
Association for Applied Sports Psychology Consultant Certification preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS
As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain access to military base. Must have reliable transportation to/from work a necessity and must be able to obtain access to military installations.
Shareholder Preference.
 BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, BSNC shareholder descendants and BSNC shareholder spouses, in that order.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Equal Opportunity/ AA/ Male/ Female/ Disability/ Vets employer.
We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.
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