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Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Level II – CONUS and OCONUS Positions
Various Locations, CONUS and OCONUS · Government/MilitaryCertified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Level II – CONUS and OCONUS Positions
Place of Performance Locations:
Introduction/Background:
This requirement supports Air Force fighter squadrons in Air Combat Command (ACC), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA), and other MAJCOMs as needed. The Chief of Staff of the Air Force, noting a shortage of fighter aircrew due to suboptimal retention, directed a task force to investigate the causes of premature departures. One key issue identified was pain and disability from neck and back injuries caused by the extreme physical demands of flying fighters. Aircrew surveys from 2020 to 2024 indicate up to 99% of fighter pilots experience flying related spinal pain during their careers. These issues—affecting the neck, upper back, and lower back— impact cockpit performance, daily activities, readiness, and retention. Additionally, as the U.S. Air Force continues to prepare for conflict against peer competitors, our Warfighters face increasing cognitive performance demand, driven by rapidly advancing technologies leveraged both by allies and adversaries. Effective integration of physical and cognitive performance training is required for success in complex, denied environments. The OHWS program addresses these concerns by preparing aircrew for the unique demands of fighter operations. Additionally, Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports estimate replacement costs exceed $10M per pilot, reinforcing the high return on investment for OHWS services in improving retention and readiness.
Purpose and Overall Objective:
The Contractor shall provide both personal and non-personal services, equipment, and other items and services necessary to meet mission requirements as defined in this Task Order (TO). The Contractor shall perform to the standards specified in this contract. The objective will be accomplished by increasing the physical and mental capacity of fighter aircrew, decreasing the rate of injuries, and accelerating return to duty. Contractor personnel shall collaborate with active duty (AD), Air National Guard (ANG), and Air Force Reserve Component (AFRC) fighter aircrew to optimize physical and mental performance with a focus on neck and back pain prevention while monitoring, analyzing, and resolving associated musculoskeletal (MSK) physical readiness concerns.
Security Clearances:
All tasks in this PWS will be conducted at the UNCLASSIFIED level. All Contract employees shall have a favorable Tier 3 (T3) security investigation resulting access to Secret information via briefings. Contract employees receiving unfavorable T3 security investigations shall not be employed under this contract.
U.S. Citizenship:
Employee must be a U.S. citizen. For the purpose of base and network access, possession of a permanent resident card (“Green Card”) does not equate to U.S. citizenship.
OCONUS (Outside of contiguous United States) Locations:
Contractor personnel performing OCONUS duties must comply with the Department of Defense Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG), which serves as the primary source for all travel, visa, and entry requirements for each host nation. Contractors are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) provisions, host nation agreements, and local laws, including force protection and security policies.
Specific Duty Hours:
Normal duty hours are 0800-1700, Monday through Friday, hours may be flexible to meet mission requirements as pre-approved in writing by the Government. Permanent changes to the duty hours will be approved by the Government only.
Mandatory Qualifications:
Required Experience:
5+ years of full-time experience as a Strength & Conditioning Specialist in collegiate (or higher), professional, or tactical athletics; aerospace industry, test pilot/astronaut or similar man-machine high-performance environment.
Required Education:
Master’s degree or higher in Human Performance, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field.
Required Certification:
National Strength and Conditioning (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCCa) and Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC). Current certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training.
HPO TASK: CERTIFIED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING SPECIALIST (CSCS):
CSCSs provide injury prevention, performance enhancement of musculoskeletal conditions in fighter aircrew. As such, the Contractor shall evaluate and provide performance assessment and maintenance to fighter aircrew personnel. Performance enhancement is intended to strengthen the MSK system, enhance capacity to perform physically demanding warfighting tasks, and to enhance resistance to injury, especially in the neck and back. Overall MSK strengthening and health lifestyle education is addressed as part of an overall health maintenance program to enhance injury resistance and maximize physical warfighting capability and capacity. Strength and conditioning focused on neck and back injury prevention will also improve overall quality of life for fighter aircrew.
CSCS SUBTASKS:
Place of Performance Locations:
- DM AFB, AZ
- Hill AFB, UT
- JB Langley-Eustis AFB, VA
- JB Langley-Eustis AFB, VA
- Moody AFB, GA
- Mountain Home AFB, ID
- Nellis AFB, NV
- Seymour Johnson AFB, NC
- Seymour Johnson AFB, NC
- Shaw AFB, SC
- Tyndall AFB, FL
- Eielson AFB, AK
- JB Elmendorf-Richardson AK
- JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam AB
- Kadena AB, Japan
- Kunsan AFB, Korea
- Misawa AFB, Japan
- Osan AFB, Korea
- RAF Lakenheath AFB, UK
- Spangdahlem AB, GE
- Aviano AB, IT
Introduction/Background:
This requirement supports Air Force fighter squadrons in Air Combat Command (ACC), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA), and other MAJCOMs as needed. The Chief of Staff of the Air Force, noting a shortage of fighter aircrew due to suboptimal retention, directed a task force to investigate the causes of premature departures. One key issue identified was pain and disability from neck and back injuries caused by the extreme physical demands of flying fighters. Aircrew surveys from 2020 to 2024 indicate up to 99% of fighter pilots experience flying related spinal pain during their careers. These issues—affecting the neck, upper back, and lower back— impact cockpit performance, daily activities, readiness, and retention. Additionally, as the U.S. Air Force continues to prepare for conflict against peer competitors, our Warfighters face increasing cognitive performance demand, driven by rapidly advancing technologies leveraged both by allies and adversaries. Effective integration of physical and cognitive performance training is required for success in complex, denied environments. The OHWS program addresses these concerns by preparing aircrew for the unique demands of fighter operations. Additionally, Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports estimate replacement costs exceed $10M per pilot, reinforcing the high return on investment for OHWS services in improving retention and readiness.
Purpose and Overall Objective:
The Contractor shall provide both personal and non-personal services, equipment, and other items and services necessary to meet mission requirements as defined in this Task Order (TO). The Contractor shall perform to the standards specified in this contract. The objective will be accomplished by increasing the physical and mental capacity of fighter aircrew, decreasing the rate of injuries, and accelerating return to duty. Contractor personnel shall collaborate with active duty (AD), Air National Guard (ANG), and Air Force Reserve Component (AFRC) fighter aircrew to optimize physical and mental performance with a focus on neck and back pain prevention while monitoring, analyzing, and resolving associated musculoskeletal (MSK) physical readiness concerns.
Security Clearances:
All tasks in this PWS will be conducted at the UNCLASSIFIED level. All Contract employees shall have a favorable Tier 3 (T3) security investigation resulting access to Secret information via briefings. Contract employees receiving unfavorable T3 security investigations shall not be employed under this contract.
U.S. Citizenship:
Employee must be a U.S. citizen. For the purpose of base and network access, possession of a permanent resident card (“Green Card”) does not equate to U.S. citizenship.
OCONUS (Outside of contiguous United States) Locations:
Contractor personnel performing OCONUS duties must comply with the Department of Defense Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG), which serves as the primary source for all travel, visa, and entry requirements for each host nation. Contractors are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) provisions, host nation agreements, and local laws, including force protection and security policies.
Specific Duty Hours:
Normal duty hours are 0800-1700, Monday through Friday, hours may be flexible to meet mission requirements as pre-approved in writing by the Government. Permanent changes to the duty hours will be approved by the Government only.
Mandatory Qualifications:
Required Experience:
5+ years of full-time experience as a Strength & Conditioning Specialist in collegiate (or higher), professional, or tactical athletics; aerospace industry, test pilot/astronaut or similar man-machine high-performance environment.
Required Education:
Master’s degree or higher in Human Performance, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field.
Required Certification:
National Strength and Conditioning (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCCa) and Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC). Current certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training.
HPO TASK: CERTIFIED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING SPECIALIST (CSCS):
CSCSs provide injury prevention, performance enhancement of musculoskeletal conditions in fighter aircrew. As such, the Contractor shall evaluate and provide performance assessment and maintenance to fighter aircrew personnel. Performance enhancement is intended to strengthen the MSK system, enhance capacity to perform physically demanding warfighting tasks, and to enhance resistance to injury, especially in the neck and back. Overall MSK strengthening and health lifestyle education is addressed as part of an overall health maintenance program to enhance injury resistance and maximize physical warfighting capability and capacity. Strength and conditioning focused on neck and back injury prevention will also improve overall quality of life for fighter aircrew.
CSCS SUBTASKS:
- Complete all in-processing requirements and participate in job-specific training, including simulations and hands-on learning activities. Conduct an in-processing assessment for all newly assigned personnel.
- Conduct initial evaluations and performance assessments for assigned fighter aircrew, developing individualized programs (IP) focused on neck and back conditioning to minimize injury risks and severity. Track progress through follow-up assessments as needed.
- Guide the implementation of individualized programs (IP), ensuring alignment with human performance objectives, injury prevention strategies, and the aircrew's overall healthcare plan.
- Serve as a human performance advisor to unit commanders, providing recommendations on injury prevention, program improvements, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and fitness program protocols.
- Monitor and evaluate new developments in injury prevention, strength and conditioning, and rehabilitation techniques. Recommend updates to equipment, exercise regimens, and best practices to enhance program effectiveness.
- Maintain open communication with aircrew and leadership regarding performance, injury risks, and coordination with medical personnel. Ensure aircrew members with new duty-limiting conditions are referred to unit commanders and, when necessary, the servicing MTF.
- Maintain a safe training environment by ensuring proper equipment usage, reporting safety concerns, and advising on facility layout, exercise protocols, and risk mitigation strategies
- Document all aircrew assessments, encounters, and performance data as directed by the OHWS Program Office within 72 hours and contribute required information to the Human Performance Measures of Effectiveness Report (HP-MER).
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure a holistic approach to human performance optimization and injury prevention.
- Attend all unit and Military Treatment Facility (MTF) meetings as required or as requested by the Unit Commander or his/her designee.
- Maintain proficiency in all prescribed exercises and techniques to provide hands-on demonstrations and ensure proper execution by aircrew personnel.