Cognitive Scientist

MANTECH

seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented

COGNITIVE SCIENTIST

to join our team in

STAFFORD, VA.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Oversee the collection and interpretation of neurocognitive data, including EEG/fNIRs, while remaining up to date on innovations in neuroscience and cognitive performance.
• Translate cognitive insights into performance-improvement strategies and delivering cognitive enhancement training sessions for client programs.
• Assist in the writing and development of Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents and maintaining required documentation libraries.
• Manage complex data flows and performing data management using R, Python, or other common analytical tools.
• Work with management, internal teams, and stakeholders to ensure complete and functioning systems that meet all requirements.
• Recommend and implement process and policy improvements to enhance cognitive health and performance protocols

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. with 5\+ years of post-degree experience, or an M.S. with 7\+ years of progressively responsible experience in Neuroscience, Sports Psychology, or a related field.
• Extensive background in collecting, analyzing, and reporting EEG/fNIRS data within an athletics or military setting.
• Experience working across a large team to drive a security and performance agenda for complex, intertwined systems
• Advanced statistical analysis ability and experience creating and communicating complex technical documentation.
• Knowledge of interventions in the cognitive health and performance space, including nutritional and supplementation strategies

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications in psychology or cognitive performance, such as CMPC or BCIA HRV.
• Experience with primary risk, compliance, and cognitive automation tools.
• Self-starter with excellent people skills who is able to work across teams and drive change throughout an organization

Clearance Requirements

• Must have an active / current SECRET clearance.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able and willing to perform occasional manual labor and warehouse duties, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.