Cognitive Enhancement Practitioner (Remote)

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking Cognitive Enhancement Practitioners (CEP) to support the development, implementation, and management of cognitive performance programs aligned to mission, unit, and occupation-specific requirements. The CEP assesses and trains Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel to develop cognitive and behavioral skills that support optimal performance in high-stress training and operational environments. This role provides evidence-based instruction and interventions in areas such as adaptive thinking, executive function, sleep, emotional regulation, goal setting, neurofeedback, brain mapping, and psychophysiological assessment to enhance focus, manage stress, and optimize performance. This position is pending upon contract award. U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must possess an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance as required for contract performance. Why Maximus? ⚖️ Flexibility That Fits Your Life – Work/life balance support with flexibility designed to meet your personal and professional needs. 🏥 Robust Health & Insurance Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription plans, a partially funded HSA, Life Insurance, and additional insurance discounts. 💰 Build Your Financial Future – 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match. 🌴 Generous Time Away From Work – PTO, paid holidays, extended sick leave, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage. 💙 Wellness Beyond the Workplace – Resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 👏 Recognition That Matters – Employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements and contributions. 🎓 Invest in Your Growth – Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities. 🎁 Employee Discounts & Perks – Exclusive savings, special offers, and employee-only benefits. 🌿 Wellness Programs & Resources – Programs and tools designed to support overall health and wellness. 📈 Career Development Opportunities – Training programs, workshops, conferences, and ongoing learning opportunities. 📜 Licensure & Certification Support – Maximus covers the costs associated with renewing required licenses and certifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Supervise a team of employees through cultivation of a high performance team. - Ensure adequate staff coverage for assigned program area. - Serve as subject matter expert for identified area of program knowledge. - Ensure assigned team is meeting contract and individual SLA's, and related requirements. - Work with contract management and shared services to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiencies. - May attend client and stakeholder meetings. - Performs other related duties as assigned.

- Serve as the unit’s senior CEP technical expert and advise leadership and stakeholders on all aspects of the CEP program. - Recommend CEP training priorities and work with unit personnel to expand and embed CEP initiatives into unit training. - Serve as the unit’s cognitive program manager, including identifying and recommending mission-specific cognitive priorities. - Develop appropriate training materials and techniques for individual, group-based, or embedded unit training events. - Establish and maintain relationships with unit leadership and training personnel to ensure continued use of cognitive personnel and training. - Advise unit leadership on matters related to cognitive performance and performance psychology. - Identify, track, and monitor unit-specific metrics to assess program effectiveness. - Train and educate active-duty personnel in cognitive and behavioral skills to enhance cognitive and psychological performance, including attention and concentration, problem solving, emotional regulation, energy management, memory enhancement, interpersonal skills, goal setting, and