Job Description

Aquila's

Cognitive Performance Specialist

is responsible for designing and implementing mental skills development programming for a client account.

Salary range:

$100,000-$120,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications

Work Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Start Date:

Sometime between February 2026 - April 2026

Location:

in-person, Laurel, MD, with limited travel within DC metro area

Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage Life and Disability coverage Ten paid vacation days annually Five to seven sick days annually Paid federal holidays Tuition reimbursement Continuing education reimbursements Service/tenure bonuses Commuter pre-tax benefits Fitness retailers discount programs 401k plan with company match Monday to Friday schedule, no weekend work

Responsibilities:

Design and implement mental skills development drills and programming for population Evaluate the effectiveness of mental performance services Attend and participate in Health and Resiliency classes to provide program overviews, classroom educational briefings, and individual training sessions Assist with development of curriculum and initiatives for the resiliency program. Demonstrate leadership qualities and sound judgement Interfaces and assists other client offices, representatives, contractors or entities as requested to promote health, fitness, and wellbeing to all employees Meet with client contact as requested Tracks participant and program data for measurement of individual and program goal achievement, outcomes and results; creates outcomes focused management reports based on the identified business plan goals and objectives. Develops relationships with members, clients and key contract clients to promote goodwill Responsible for facilitation of the Aquila internship program when appropriate Additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in clinical counseling or sport psychology or related field Current certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) preferred Ten (10) years of experience working as a Cognitive Performance Specialist with military personnel or professional athletes, which includes a minimum of five (5) years classroom teaching experience U.S. Citizenship required (this is a federal agency) Must pass a physical training examination Must be able to physically push, lift and drag one hundred (100) pounds Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors, for extended periods of time in any weather Limited travel within DC area may be required * Must pass a high level security clearance background check process