Human Performance Advisor

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients-whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

The Health Research and Analytics (HRA) business line is seeking a highly motivated, full-time Human Performance Advisor (HPA) to join our team in support of our government customer, U.S. Special Operations Command. This position will play a critical role in advancing the Preservation of the Forces and Family (POTFF) program, which is dedicated to optimizing and sustaining the mission readiness, longevity, and performance of Special Operations Forces (SOF).

Through integrated and holistic human performance initiatives, POTFF strengthens both the Forces and their families, ensuring comprehensive support for those who serve. As an HPA, you will contribute to impactful research and analytics that drive evidence-based decision-making and enhance the effectiveness of these vital programs. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of SOF personnel and their families while working in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

This position serves as the primary technical expert and coordinator for the Human Performance (HP) program supporting SOF personnel in locations or units without a HP Manager or Coordinator. The HPA is responsible for planning, developing, and overseeing all aspects of HP services, including training, readiness enhancement, equipment management, data collection, and documentation, while providing ongoing feedback and recommendations to program leadership and chain of command.

Additionally, this role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, manages HP staff training and travel, develops training materials, and ensures compliance with USSOCOM HQ and POTFF requirements through effective use of technology and enterprise-wide databases.

• Functions as the coordinating technical expert for the Human Performance program in locations or within units/groups where an HP program Manager and/or Coordinator is/are not available

• If required, assist the HP Manager (Government representative) in the performance of their duties

• Perform the following services POTFF’s HP program for SOF personnel, with priority on SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel:

• Plan, develop and synchronize technical training, guidance, and programmatic and policy recommendations

• Secure, protect, and enhance the readiness of all operators across the range of military operations

• Design, implement, document, and provide direct daily oversight of all human performance services utilizing a demonstrably methodical approach for the required level of peak performance and reconditioning of all SOF operators, while providing ongoing, objective feedback to the HP lead, POTFF lead, and chain of command

• Perform an inventory of Human Performance supplies and resources, assist in preparing equipment and supply requisitions to replenishing exhausted supplies, acquire preventive maintenance for Human Performance equipment, and present new and emerging equipment for purchase consideration

• Oversee and advise on the training and travel of HP staff under his/her purview

• Develop and promulgate training materials as requested and required by the HP program Manager, Coordinator, and/or location-specific, senior POTFF staff member

• Collect and report all data as requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and POTFF staff

• Document work performed, utilization, referrals, and all other information in the HP Enterprise-wide database, i.e., SPEAR, as directed by HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and POTFF staff

• Attend, participate in, and promote interdisciplinary meetings with POTFF staff, medical staff, and chain of command

• Utilize computers, software, and technologies as required and…