Cognitive Performance Specialist

Magellan Health

Cognitive Performance Specialist coaching military personnel in mental skills development. Training and implementing programs for mental toughness and performance optimization.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeSheppard Afb • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $53,125 - $84,995 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in Mental Performance Coaching, with a focus on designing and implementing customized mental skills development programs for individuals and groups. Strong background in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, and Sport Psychology, complemented by experience in delivering training in diverse settings.

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Mental Performance CoachingKinesiologyExercise ScienceSport PsychologyCurriculum Development

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Hard Skills

Mental Skills DevelopmentProgram DesignData CollectionAssessment TechniquesTraining Delivery

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Documenting SoftwareVirtual Training Platforms

Industry Keywords

Federal GovernmentMilitary PersonnelHuman PerformancePeak PerformanceInterdisciplinary Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Will train and coach Federal government/military personnel in individual or group settings to develop mental skills necessary for peak performance.
Conduct individual and group assessments to include observation, data collection, interviews, and consultations with organizational leaders to customize programs for optimizing and sustaining high levels of performance.
Attend staff meetings with interdisciplinary team members and government leadership to coordinate services aligned with organizational goals.
Provide expert guidance on matters related to mental performance, exercise science, and sport psychology.
Develop customized curriculum to support the human performance outcomes of the federal organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sport Psychology, Human Performance, or other closely related fields.
3+ years of experience as a Mental Performance Coach designing and implementing mental skills development programs for individuals and groups.
Demonstrated experience delivering training and education in various settings to include in-person and virtual modalities.
Capable of working outdoors for extended periods in all weather.
Willingness to travel up to 10% of time.
U.S. Citizenship.
Proficiently utilize computers, software, and technologies to document work performed, utilization, or other information requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life insurance
Voluntary benefits
Employee perks that enhance physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing