Cognitive Performance Specialist

Position:  Cognitive Performance Specialist 

Type:  Full-Time 

Location:  USSS Rowley Training Center (RTC), Laurel, MD; with support to Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) Georgia and FLETC Artesia 

Travel: 10% 

  *Contingent upon award* 

Position Summary: The Cognitive Performance Specialist (CPS) provides expertise in applied psychology, mental skills development, and performance optimization to enhance the resilience, focus, and cognitive readiness of USSS personnel. The CPS designs and delivers training programs, conducts individual and group coaching, and assists in developing resiliency curriculum and wellness initiatives. 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Provide individual and group coaching in stress management, performance focus, and resiliency 

• Develop and deliver classroom instruction for Health and Resiliency classes 

• Support resiliency program development and curriculum creation in collaboration with USSS leadership 

• Evaluate and report the effectiveness of mental performance training programs.  

• Attend briefings, meetings, and educational sessions as directed by the COR or Training Center leadership 

• Maintain readiness to perform both indoor and outdoor duties under all environmental conditions 

Required Skills and Abilities:  

• U.S. citizenship/residency required 

• Must have a favorable Public Trust background investigation 

• Undergo a Suitability Assessment as determined by the US Secret Service's Security Management Division's Contractor Support Branch (SMD-CSB) prior to performing any work 

• Master's degree in clinical counseling or sport psychology or related field or a current certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) 

• Maintain professional certifications annually at own expense 

• Possess, at a minimum, 10 years of experience working as a Cognitive Performance Specialist with US military special operations personnel, or professional sports athletes  

• Possess a minimum of 5 years classroom teaching experience which can be concurrent with Cognitive Performance Experience  

• Experience in designing and implementing mental skills development drills and programs 

• Experience in the evaluation of effectiveness of mental performance services 

Physical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the IC is regularly required to talk, listen, and write. The IC frequently is required to use foot/ankle motions, hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. The IC must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be the best qualified for the position and successfully perform the functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made (if possible) to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.  

Company Background: Seventh Dimension LLC provides focused customer support in two core competencies Training & Support Services. Since 2015, we have provided customers with flexible, adaptable, and creative approaches to solving complex problems. We are a proven prime contractor that understands future operating environments, fiscal constraints, and current force requirements. We are a SDVOSB in North Carolina with a TS Facility Clearance, Secret storage and a DCAA compliant accounting system. 

Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. 

Seventh Dimension, LLC is a Veteran friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.