Senior Human Performance Advisor

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Serve as the enterprise-level technical authority for human performance within the POTFF program .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $96,569 - $130,651 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in human performance integration and policy development within the POTFF program, with a strong focus on mentoring and strategic planning for operational health and performance professionals. Holds advanced qualifications and extensive experience in developing performance programs for diverse athletic levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree in Exercise ScienceCurrent Certification as CSCS or SCCCTen Years of Demonstrable ExperienceExperience in USSOCOM POTFFSecret or Top Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Program DevelopmentPerformance NutritionStrength and ConditioningData IntegrationTraining and Research DisseminationMultidomain ProgrammingPolicy DevelopmentOperational Health ManagementCognitive and Physical Well-being SupportMission-Specific Performance Coordination

Soft Skills

MentoringStrategic GuidanceInteragency CollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

CSCSSCCCPhysical TherapistCCAASPRDRDN

Industry Keywords

USSOCOMPOTFFSOF UnitsCognitive Well-beingPhysical Well-beingPsychological Well-beingSocial Well-beingSpiritual Well-beingNCAA Collegiate Division IOlympic Sports

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the enterprise-level technical authority for human performance within the POTFF program
Provide strategic guidance, oversight and coordination across multiple components and theater commands
Drive policy development, program synchronization, readiness enhancement and enterprise-wide human performance integration
Mentor embedded human performance staff
Advise senior leaders across USSOCOM and the Department of War
Assist supervisory domain lead with program oversight for Components, HQ and TSOCs
Perform administrative duties and provide oversight and compliance documentation for site assist visits and IG inspections
Conduct enterprise meetings to disseminate information across the chain of command
Lead strategic planning, policy development and data integration for global SOF units
Direct and mentor embedded operational health and performance professionals
Create and disseminate training, research and communications
Champion innovation, interagency collaboration and evidence-based practices
Support mitigation, treatment, management and preservation of Service Members’ and families’ cognitive, physical, psychological, social and spiritual well-being

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in accredited exercise science, health science, physical education-related discipline, dietetics, physical therapy or sports psychology
Current certification as CSCS, SCCC, Physical Therapist, CCAASP, RD or RDN
Minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrable accumulated experience
At least five (5) years embedded in USSOCOM POTFF
Experience developing long- and short-range planning and coordination of sport- and/or mission-specific performance programs
Experience producing attributable results with individual and group athletes at NCAA Collegiate Division I, Olympic, professional sports and/or SOF Operator levels
Experience conducting multidomain programming including lecture, multimedia and practical hands-on training related to strength, conditioning, performance nutrition and team dynamics
Secret or Top Secret clearance, or ability to obtain clearance
US Citizenship required
Ability to support various CONUS sites
Less than 10% travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Paid vacation and holidays
Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
Paid sick and personal time
Paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance
Full flex work weeks where possible