Human Performance Specialist III

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.

Summary:

We are looking for a Human Performance (HP) Specialist III.

Immediate hire upon Contract Award and completion of all background and security investigations. Candidates must be willing to sign a Letter of Intent for submission with their resume.

Essential Job Functions:

• Serve as the Striker STEEL Operations Director.
• Support the Government AFGSC Striker STEEL Project Director by leading the refinement, development, and integration of HP capabilities through evidence-based research, quantitative analysis, and program execution oversight.
• Provide strategic guidance, project planning, and requirements development to ensure HP initiatives align with mission objectives.
• Design and conduct research, implement statistical modeling, develop performance assessment methodologies, and publish peer-reviewed findings to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders, oversee program implementation, and provide input on personnel selection, while ensuring compliance with DoD policies, security protocols, and ethical research standards.
• Advise leadership on emerging trends, innovation strategies, and capability improvements to optimize aircrew performance, resilience, and readiness.
• Assist the AFGSC Striker STEEL Project Director and COR with planning, scheduling, reporting, and execution of the HP project to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. This includes supporting the development of strategic plans, tracking milestones, and providing project alignment with mission objectives.
• Coordinate with the AFGSC Striker STEEL Project Director and COR to validate the effectiveness of the Striker STEEL project, leveraging performance metrics, data analysis, and stakeholder feedback to refine and enhance program execution.
• Lead the development and implementation of all cognitive performance, strength and conditioning, and performance nutrition training, ensuring curriculum structure, content, and scheduling are aligned with AFGSC operational needs and evidence-based best practices.
• Continuously evaluate and refine HP curriculum using empirical evidence related to cognitive performance, strength and conditioning, and performance nutrition, ensuring alignment with evolving mission requirements and scientific advancements.
• Obtain all necessary human subjects research approvals from national, DoD, and DAF oversight bodies, and ensure strict adherence to Air Force policies governing human research, maintaining compliance throughout the project's duration.
• Lead the development and implementation of diagnostic assessments, including instrument design, protocol establishment, and scheduling, ensuring assessments are valid, reliable, and appropriately aligned with program objectives.
• Oversee the secure storage, management, and analysis of all diagnostic assessment data in strict compliance with applicable Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force cybersecurity and operational security (OPSEC) regulations. Data must be stored in Government-approved systems that meet these stringent security requirements to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager to facilitate and manage team meetings, ensuring effective communication, task tracking, and documentation of action items while maintaining alignment with project deliverables and Government expectations.
• Make recommendations to the COR for all purchases related to curriculum, training interventions, and diagnostic assessments.
• Provide briefings that present project progress, research findings, performance metrics, and recommendations to enhance operational effectiveness and ensure informed decision-making.
• Ensure the timely completion and accuracy of monthly summary reports, annual reports, and POA&M updates in support of Striker STEEL sustainment
• Manage and maintain a complete inventory of all Government-procured equipment, ensuring proper accountability, tracking, and maintenance in compliance with contract requirements and Government property management policies.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies for program shortfalls, funding constraints, and compliance challenges.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies and methodologies in HP research, cognitive enhancement, and physical readiness optimization, ensuring alignment with AFGSC priorities and DoD technology transition strategies.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in using strength and conditioning software and technology.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in psychology, Human Performance, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or Sport Sciences, with a specialization in Sport Psychology, Cognitive Performance, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Current Certification in at least one of the following: Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), National Board Certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (NBC-CBT), Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS), Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), or Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) or Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS).
• Current certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in human performance, curriculum development, and program implementation, with expertise in:
  • Research, development, and innovation in collegiate (or higher), professional, or tactical athletics; aerospace industry, aircrew, test pilot/astronaut, or similar man-machine high-performance environment,
  • Budget management, team leadership, and process improvement,
  • Curriculum design, instructional development, and learning assessments,
  • Performance optimization, resilience training, and cognitive readiness for military personnel. environment.
• US Citizenship (Birth or Naturalized).
• Secret clearance required.

Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.