Cognitive Curriculum Development Manager

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* Title:

** Cognitive Performance Curriculum Development Manager
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* Position Overview:

** K  is actively seeking a
** Cognitive Performance Curriculum Development Manager
** to join our team on an initial part-time basis providing subject matter expertise for Health and Human Performance (HHP) innovation, curriculum development, certification pathway planning, and business development targets. This position supports current execution and future pursuit of HHP contracts for K  by advising HHP initiatives, contributing cognitive performance expertise, and helping translate evidence-based practices into practical training and program solutions.

Additional responsibilities may include:  
* Working collaboratively with a team of HHP personnel and capture managers supporting federal and Department of Defense (DoD) business growth in the HHP domain.
* Collaboration with K  and industry experts for program initiatives, curriculum development, and education delivery to support existing HHP contracts or future contract offerings.  
** Duties may include:*
* * Design, develop, and implement a comprehensive certification program that applies Cognitive Performance principles to the performance enhancement of military personnel.
* Provide resource requirements and effort estimates.
* Conduct thorough research and literature reviews on the cognitive performance needs of military populations, including
** cognitive, mental, behavioral, psychosocial, perceptual, learning, adaptive thinking, human engagements, and emotional control skills strategies.
*** Develop educational materials, including manuals, online modules, and practical training exercises, ensuring content is evidence-based and aligned with current best practices.
* Develop and refine course outlines, learning objectives, instructional materials, assessment criteria, and certification pathways for cognitive performance training.
* Work closely with military health professionals, cognitive domain experts, and educational institutions to ensure the curriculum meets the highest standards and addresses the specific needs of military personnel.
* Develop, monitor, and recommend strategic plans to support contract requirements and emerging customer needs.
* Monitor Cognitive Performance innovations/improvements for success in contract execution.
* Support evaluation of curriculum effectiveness through feedback, performance measures, pilot implementation, and continuous improvement processes.
* Support capture and proposal activities by contributing technical content, solutioning approaches, staffing assumptions, and subject matter expertise related to cognitive performance and HHP programs.
* Interface with HHP team on a consistent basis to ensure that projects are meeting expectations; modify plan/processes to successfully meet contract requirements.
* Serve as an advisor to BD in matters related to cognitive performance and related mental skills strategies.
* Ensure curriculum and certification recommendations are aligned, where applicable, with recognized professional standards such as AASP Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), BCIA Heart Rate Variability biofeedback training, or other relevant cognitive performance, biofeedback, or human performance certification frameworks.
* Assist the HHP team in developing and updating criteria-based job descriptions and performance standards.
* Work closely with Program Managers and Human Resources on any issue of staff or resource allocation across HHP initiatives, including requests for re-direction of resources to facilitate execution of any task.
* Serve as a mentor for cognitive domain personnel seeking certification, providing guidance and support throughout the process.
* Other duties as assigned.  
** Required Education/

Experience:

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* * Master’s degree in Human Performance, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Cognitive Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, Sport Sciences, Performance Psychology, Psychology or mental health discipline with specialization in Performance Psychology required.  (Doctorate preferred).
* Certificate of formal HRV completion of training for heart rate variability (HRV) through the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) or another recognized provider, a relevant certification…