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About General Dynamics
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.
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The Cognitive Enhancement Practitioner joins the healthcare services team to provide clinical support through advanced cognitive performance training, assessment, and program development. This role focuses on enhancing mental, emotional, and neurocognitive readiness for personnel in high-pressure environments by applying evidence-based psychological, neurocognitive, and psychophysiological methods. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing individual and group training sessions, advising leadership on performance psychology strategies, managing cognitive programs, and conducting research to improve attention, working memory, and decision-making. The role requires a doctoral degree in fields such as Psychology, Human Performance, Kinesiology, or Cognitive Science. Key competencies include expertise in biofeedback, neurofeedback, and the interpretation of computerized neurocognitive testing. This position addresses the critical need for improved cognitive and behavioral skills, including stress management and emotional regulation, specifically tailored to support special operations and high-performance personnel.
Provide advanced cognitive performance training to improve attention, memory, and decision-making in high-pressure environments.
Develop and deliver individual and group training materials focused on emotional regulation and stress management.
Advise leadership and stakeholders on cognitive performance strategies and program priorities.
Conduct biofeedback and neurofeedback training sessions for active-duty service members.
Track and monitor unit-specific metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the cognitive program.
Provide educational briefings on psychophysiology, sleep, and self-regulation to units and commands.
Support supervised research regarding psychophysiological, cognitive, and psychological performance.
What we're looking for
Must possess U.S. citizenship.
Must currently possess a Secret clearance or be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Must have a doctoral degree in Psychology, Human Performance, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Cognitive Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, Sport Sciences, or a related field with a performance psychology specialization.
Must have post-doctorate experience practicing performance psychology or a related field within the past .
Experience must involve working with military members, athletes, or individuals requiring high levels of mental and physical performance (experience with Special Operations personnel preferred).
Must have experience in, or a willingness to receive training in, the interpretation of computerized neurocognitive testing.
Biofeedback certification (BCIA), neurofeedback certification (BCIA), and/or International QEEG Certification Board (IQCB) certification may be required by hiring unit.
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