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Human Performance Specialist (Level 2) Site Lead – Multiple CONUS Locations
Multiple Locations, CONUS · Government/MilitaryHuman Performance Specialist (Level 2) Site Lead – Multiple CONUS Locations
*Positions Contingent on Bid and Subsequent Award*
Place of Performance:
Altus AFB, OK
Columbus AFB, MS
Eglin AFB, FL
Ft. Novosel, AL
Holloman AFB, NM
JBSA Randolph, TX
Kirtland AFB, NM
Laughlin AFB, TX
Luke AFB, AZ
NAS Pensacola, FL
Tyndall AFB, FL
Vance AFB, OK
Sheppard AFB, TX
Introduction:
Air Education and Training Command (AETC) trains aircrew for every aircraft in the U.S. Air Force inventory and prepares assigned warfighters for deployment and combat. While the latest generation of aircraft represents remarkable technological advancement, the decisive advantage of the U.S. Air Force has always been, and remains, the human in the cockpit. Aircrew are among the most versatile and lethal assets in the Air Force arsenal; however, deliberate investment in human performance has historically lagged that of aircraft and weapons systems.
Background:
To address this shortfall, AETC developed the Comprehensive Readiness for Aircrew Flying Training (CRAFT) program—an initiative focused on improving the physical, cognitive, and behavioral readiness of aircrew. CRAFT includes the development of functional training centers across the flying training enterprise designed to meet the specific demands placed on modern aviators. These facilities incorporate job-specific conditioning, cutting-edge human performance technology, and accessible prehabilitation and rehabilitation. AETC is currently in the early stages of systematically addressing these needs and seeks Contractor support to assist in program ideation, requirements development, documentation, and the implementation of initial operational capability (IOC) at multiple installations. Now in its fifth year, the CRAFT program requires both sustainment of current operational sites and the buildout of new locations, placing the program and its partners in a dual role of supporting both IOC execution and ongoing operations simultaneously.
Purpose and Overall Objective:
The purpose of the CRAFT program is to enhance the readiness of AETC aircrew through a holistic approach that addresses physical performance, cognitive capability, and emotional resilience. Building on the foundation established during the first four years of initial operational capability (IOC), the program is transitioning into full operational capability (FOC) while continuing to expand IOC efforts at new locations. Year 5 of the program will include both sustainment of current sites and implementation of services at additional installations. CRAFT aims to reduce chronic musculoskeletal injuries, improve cognitive performance, and strengthen emotional resilience across the aircrew population. Interventions include job-specific physical conditioning, stress management, mindfulness, cognitive training, and performance nutrition. These efforts are designed to increase learning speed, memory recall, problem-solving, and in-flight endurance while reducing injury rates and duties not including flying (DNIF) durations. Nutrition support may also include family-based education to reinforce healthy habits at home. To ensure success, the program follows a phased “crawl, walk, run” approach and emphasizes alignment with other Human Performance (HP) programs across the enterprise. Contractor personnel will support curriculum refinement, technology integration, facility improvements, and outcome tracking. This deliberate, scalable model ensures consistent execution as the program continues to grow throughout the AETC flying training enterprise.
Security Clearances:
All tasks will be conducted at the UNCLASSIFIED level. Contract employees must have at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated Tier 3 (T3) security investigation resulting from access to classified information briefings. Contractor personnel may begin performance while awaiting full T3 adjudication if they have initiated the T3 investigation process and have received written Government approval from the COR to perform unclassified duties. Personnel who receive unfavorable T3 adjudications shall not be employed under this contract.
Mandatory Experience:
Minimum of five (5) years' experience providing Human Performance services (e.g., cognitive training, performance nutrition, strength and conditioning, physical therapy, or soft tissue therapy) to tactical aviation populations or high-performance DoD operational communities. Previous management experience preferred.
Mandatory Education:
Master's or Doctoral degree in a field related to Human Performance, such as Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physiology, Biomechanics, or a related field.
Mandatory Certifications:
License and/or certification from a nationally recognized organization in a relevant HP discipline (e.g., NSCA, ACSM, NASM) demonstrating competency in Human Performance. Current certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training.
Specific Duty Hours:
Normal duty hours are 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Duty hours may be flexible to meet mission requirements as pre-approved in writing by the COR. Once approved, the AETC CRAFT Director may have flexibility to modify the duty hours, up to one hour prior and one hour after if mission dictates. Permanent changes to the duty hours will be approved by the CO only.
HP Specialist Level 2 - Site Lead (SL):
The Contractor shall provide a SL to oversee daily operations and ensure contract compliance at their assigned CRAFT site. The SL shall serve as the primary point of contact for the Contractor team at their site and facilitate collaboration with Government stakeholders, squadron leadership, and the CRAFT Program Office. SLs shall retain subject matter expertise within their assigned domain and continue performing technical duties for a significant portion of their work hours. SLs shall also maintain a visible presence in aircrew operational environments (e.g., flight rooms) to ensure effective
coordination and communication with stakeholders.
The Contractor shall:
Support the CRAFT Program Director and the assigned CPM in planning, scheduling, executing, and validating site-level Human Performance program activities to ensure alignment with CRAFT objectives and mission requirements.
Supervise Contractor personnel at the site and coordinate across domains to ensure task execution complies with the CRAFT syllabus, courseware requirements, data entry standards, and overall program guidance.
Serve as the key liaison between Contractor personnel, local Government stakeholders, and the CRAFT Program Office, facilitating communication, identifying operational barriers, and advocating for team needs.
Develop and maintain site-specific travel and equipment budgets. Coordinate team travel requests and equipment acquisitions in accordance with Program Office-approved procedures and ensure accurate tracking of all requests.
Oversee maintenance and functionality of medical and performance equipment. Collaborate with active-duty SMEs to ensure service schedules are followed and notify the PM of any issues requiring repair, replacement, or funding coordination.
Facilitate onboarding for new personnel, maintain the site’s continuity binder, and ensure ongoing compliance with onboarding checklists, training requirements, and curriculum currency.
Conduct interdisciplinary meetings at least monthly in partnership with local Government SMEs. Ensure timely and accurate communication of relevant updates, scheduling coordination, and alignment of team efforts.
Coordinate with Domain Leads, CPMs, Data team, and the Curriculum Coordinator to implement best practices, refine training delivery, and recommend changes to the program based on student and staff feedback.
Lead and coordinate all activities related to PASO visits, including scheduling, workspace arrangements, lesson observation submissions, stakeholder briefings, and execution of corrective action plans. Monitor progress and report status updates to the CPM and Program Office.
Support and participate in Distinguished Visitor (DV) tours, public affairs events, CRAFT trainings, and annual summit as directed. Provide on-site briefing support and assist with planning and execution as requested.
Coordinate efforts to ensure seamless transition of aircrew between gaining and losing CRAFT sites by communicating relevant student data (e.g., unidentified code, services received, anticipated needs) between site SMEs.
Attend domain-specific quarterly sync calls and enterprise-level Program Office meetings (e.g., All Calls and leadership syncs). Facilitate ad hoc team meetings with the CPM as needed.
Participate in approved research activities and support collection of site-level data, interviews, or program validation efforts.
Travel, as directed, to support site activations, CRAFT implementation at new flying training locations, aircrew TDY events, or enterprise-level meetings.
Attend required domain specific qualification course. Assist with planning and presenting at domain specific qualification course as requested by DL.
Ensure iterative and continuous process improvement at their assigned site by regularly reviewing program effectiveness, proposing modifications, and aligning delivery with evolving CRAFT guidance.
Complete all required CRAFT compliance training and documentation, including CRAFT Program Familiarization, HPO Inappropriate Relationships and Harassment Training and Acknowledgement, DOD/DISA Information Systems Policy, social media Policy, and PII Training. The Site Lead shall maintain accurate records of training completion, domain qualification, certifications, and credentials for all assigned site personnel, ensuring documentation is readily available for Government inspection or audit upon request.
Maintain site-level records for all team member training and compliance, including onboarding qualification course completion, safety/security certifications, and required acknowledgements. Ensure these records are accurate, accessible, and up to date in accordance with contract requirements.
Organize review meetings to solicit feedback from the local Government leadership to improve performance and implement possible changes.
Manage daily on-site operations to ensure staff’s availability during working hours (e.g.: PTO, out sick, early departure).
Periodically observe team training execution to ensure it is high quality.
Provide orientation to employees in terms of on-boarding requirements identified in continuity binder, tour of work areas, educate on local military culture, and assist employees with gaining access to required resources.
Ensure team is collecting and entering data accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner.
*Positions Contingent on Bid and Subsequent Award*
Place of Performance:
Altus AFB, OK
Columbus AFB, MS
Eglin AFB, FL
Ft. Novosel, AL
Holloman AFB, NM
JBSA Randolph, TX
Kirtland AFB, NM
Laughlin AFB, TX
Luke AFB, AZ
NAS Pensacola, FL
Tyndall AFB, FL
Vance AFB, OK
Sheppard AFB, TX
Introduction:
Air Education and Training Command (AETC) trains aircrew for every aircraft in the U.S. Air Force inventory and prepares assigned warfighters for deployment and combat. While the latest generation of aircraft represents remarkable technological advancement, the decisive advantage of the U.S. Air Force has always been, and remains, the human in the cockpit. Aircrew are among the most versatile and lethal assets in the Air Force arsenal; however, deliberate investment in human performance has historically lagged that of aircraft and weapons systems.
Background:
To address this shortfall, AETC developed the Comprehensive Readiness for Aircrew Flying Training (CRAFT) program—an initiative focused on improving the physical, cognitive, and behavioral readiness of aircrew. CRAFT includes the development of functional training centers across the flying training enterprise designed to meet the specific demands placed on modern aviators. These facilities incorporate job-specific conditioning, cutting-edge human performance technology, and accessible prehabilitation and rehabilitation. AETC is currently in the early stages of systematically addressing these needs and seeks Contractor support to assist in program ideation, requirements development, documentation, and the implementation of initial operational capability (IOC) at multiple installations. Now in its fifth year, the CRAFT program requires both sustainment of current operational sites and the buildout of new locations, placing the program and its partners in a dual role of supporting both IOC execution and ongoing operations simultaneously.
Purpose and Overall Objective:
The purpose of the CRAFT program is to enhance the readiness of AETC aircrew through a holistic approach that addresses physical performance, cognitive capability, and emotional resilience. Building on the foundation established during the first four years of initial operational capability (IOC), the program is transitioning into full operational capability (FOC) while continuing to expand IOC efforts at new locations. Year 5 of the program will include both sustainment of current sites and implementation of services at additional installations. CRAFT aims to reduce chronic musculoskeletal injuries, improve cognitive performance, and strengthen emotional resilience across the aircrew population. Interventions include job-specific physical conditioning, stress management, mindfulness, cognitive training, and performance nutrition. These efforts are designed to increase learning speed, memory recall, problem-solving, and in-flight endurance while reducing injury rates and duties not including flying (DNIF) durations. Nutrition support may also include family-based education to reinforce healthy habits at home. To ensure success, the program follows a phased “crawl, walk, run” approach and emphasizes alignment with other Human Performance (HP) programs across the enterprise. Contractor personnel will support curriculum refinement, technology integration, facility improvements, and outcome tracking. This deliberate, scalable model ensures consistent execution as the program continues to grow throughout the AETC flying training enterprise.
Security Clearances:
All tasks will be conducted at the UNCLASSIFIED level. Contract employees must have at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated Tier 3 (T3) security investigation resulting from access to classified information briefings. Contractor personnel may begin performance while awaiting full T3 adjudication if they have initiated the T3 investigation process and have received written Government approval from the COR to perform unclassified duties. Personnel who receive unfavorable T3 adjudications shall not be employed under this contract.
Mandatory Experience:
Minimum of five (5) years' experience providing Human Performance services (e.g., cognitive training, performance nutrition, strength and conditioning, physical therapy, or soft tissue therapy) to tactical aviation populations or high-performance DoD operational communities. Previous management experience preferred.
Mandatory Education:
Master's or Doctoral degree in a field related to Human Performance, such as Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physiology, Biomechanics, or a related field.
Mandatory Certifications:
License and/or certification from a nationally recognized organization in a relevant HP discipline (e.g., NSCA, ACSM, NASM) demonstrating competency in Human Performance. Current certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training.
Specific Duty Hours:
Normal duty hours are 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Duty hours may be flexible to meet mission requirements as pre-approved in writing by the COR. Once approved, the AETC CRAFT Director may have flexibility to modify the duty hours, up to one hour prior and one hour after if mission dictates. Permanent changes to the duty hours will be approved by the CO only.
HP Specialist Level 2 - Site Lead (SL):
The Contractor shall provide a SL to oversee daily operations and ensure contract compliance at their assigned CRAFT site. The SL shall serve as the primary point of contact for the Contractor team at their site and facilitate collaboration with Government stakeholders, squadron leadership, and the CRAFT Program Office. SLs shall retain subject matter expertise within their assigned domain and continue performing technical duties for a significant portion of their work hours. SLs shall also maintain a visible presence in aircrew operational environments (e.g., flight rooms) to ensure effective
coordination and communication with stakeholders.
The Contractor shall:
Support the CRAFT Program Director and the assigned CPM in planning, scheduling, executing, and validating site-level Human Performance program activities to ensure alignment with CRAFT objectives and mission requirements.
Supervise Contractor personnel at the site and coordinate across domains to ensure task execution complies with the CRAFT syllabus, courseware requirements, data entry standards, and overall program guidance.
Serve as the key liaison between Contractor personnel, local Government stakeholders, and the CRAFT Program Office, facilitating communication, identifying operational barriers, and advocating for team needs.
Develop and maintain site-specific travel and equipment budgets. Coordinate team travel requests and equipment acquisitions in accordance with Program Office-approved procedures and ensure accurate tracking of all requests.
Oversee maintenance and functionality of medical and performance equipment. Collaborate with active-duty SMEs to ensure service schedules are followed and notify the PM of any issues requiring repair, replacement, or funding coordination.
Facilitate onboarding for new personnel, maintain the site’s continuity binder, and ensure ongoing compliance with onboarding checklists, training requirements, and curriculum currency.
Conduct interdisciplinary meetings at least monthly in partnership with local Government SMEs. Ensure timely and accurate communication of relevant updates, scheduling coordination, and alignment of team efforts.
Coordinate with Domain Leads, CPMs, Data team, and the Curriculum Coordinator to implement best practices, refine training delivery, and recommend changes to the program based on student and staff feedback.
Lead and coordinate all activities related to PASO visits, including scheduling, workspace arrangements, lesson observation submissions, stakeholder briefings, and execution of corrective action plans. Monitor progress and report status updates to the CPM and Program Office.
Support and participate in Distinguished Visitor (DV) tours, public affairs events, CRAFT trainings, and annual summit as directed. Provide on-site briefing support and assist with planning and execution as requested.
Coordinate efforts to ensure seamless transition of aircrew between gaining and losing CRAFT sites by communicating relevant student data (e.g., unidentified code, services received, anticipated needs) between site SMEs.
Attend domain-specific quarterly sync calls and enterprise-level Program Office meetings (e.g., All Calls and leadership syncs). Facilitate ad hoc team meetings with the CPM as needed.
Participate in approved research activities and support collection of site-level data, interviews, or program validation efforts.
Travel, as directed, to support site activations, CRAFT implementation at new flying training locations, aircrew TDY events, or enterprise-level meetings.
Attend required domain specific qualification course. Assist with planning and presenting at domain specific qualification course as requested by DL.
Ensure iterative and continuous process improvement at their assigned site by regularly reviewing program effectiveness, proposing modifications, and aligning delivery with evolving CRAFT guidance.
Complete all required CRAFT compliance training and documentation, including CRAFT Program Familiarization, HPO Inappropriate Relationships and Harassment Training and Acknowledgement, DOD/DISA Information Systems Policy, social media Policy, and PII Training. The Site Lead shall maintain accurate records of training completion, domain qualification, certifications, and credentials for all assigned site personnel, ensuring documentation is readily available for Government inspection or audit upon request.
Maintain site-level records for all team member training and compliance, including onboarding qualification course completion, safety/security certifications, and required acknowledgements. Ensure these records are accurate, accessible, and up to date in accordance with contract requirements.
Organize review meetings to solicit feedback from the local Government leadership to improve performance and implement possible changes.
Manage daily on-site operations to ensure staff’s availability during working hours (e.g.: PTO, out sick, early departure).
Periodically observe team training execution to ensure it is high quality.
Provide orientation to employees in terms of on-boarding requirements identified in continuity binder, tour of work areas, educate on local military culture, and assist employees with gaining access to required resources.
Ensure team is collecting and entering data accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner.