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Human Performance Specialist (Level 3) Curriculum Coordinator – JBSA Randolph, TX
JB Randolph AFB, TX · Government/MilitaryHuman Performance Specialist (Level 3) Curriculum Coordinator – JBSA Randolph, TX
*Positions Contingent on Bide and Subsequent Award*
Place of Performance:
JBSA Randolf, 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 seven (7) 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. 2+ years of leadership and management experience with efforts of similar size and complexity
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.
Certificate or graduate degree in a field related to managing personnel and resources. CAPM or PMP cert preferred.
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 3 - Curriculum Coordinator:
The Contractor shall provide a Curriculum Coordinator (CC) responsible for the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of all CRAFT human performance curriculum, syllabi, and courseware. The CC shall work cross-functionally with CPMs, Site Leads, PASO, Domain Leads, and CRAFT specialists to ensure curriculum relevance, instructional consistency, and integration of best practices across all supported locations.
The Contractor shall:
Support the AETC CRAFT Director in planning, scheduling, execution, and validation of curriculum development efforts.
Provide technical expertise in the development, design, and sustainment of HP courseware and instructional deliverables.
Gather and incorporate feedback from Site Leads, CPMs, Domain Leads, PASO, instructors, and students to inform courseware updates, which will be submitted to the AETC CRAFT Program Office for review and approval.
Ensure synchronization and standardization of all CRAFT HP courseware across sites and domains.
Collaborate with Domain Leads and CRAFT specialists to maintain curriculum alignment with scientific literature, operational requirements, and human performance best
practices.
Ensure all HP courseware is reviewed and updated by respective domain lead and site level CRAFT personnel at least once every two years.
Track all courseware development and review cycles using project management software (e.g., Microsoft Planner), maintain visibility for the CRAFT Program Office and CPM team, and provide updates as requested.
Maintain and update the CRAFT Syllabus, incorporating approved changes based on stakeholder feedback and instructional observations.
Coordinate with flying training units and update flying training syllabi to ensure alignment with CRAFT syllabus, course content, and learning objectives.
Implement iterative and continuous process improvement practices to enhance curriculum quality, instructional effectiveness, and alignment with student needs.
Support research initiatives and curriculum-related data collection efforts in coordination with the CRAFT Program Office.
Provide in-person or virtual support to active and prospective CRAFT locations to enhance curriculum understanding and implementation.
Attend CRAFT Program Office meetings, including all calls and leadership syncs, to coordinate curriculum activities and provide program updates.
Attend, assist with planning, and present at the annual summit, CRAFT training events, and DV visits as requested.
Comply with all required training and conduct policies outlined in the CRAFT CONOPs, including but not limited to the Violence and Self-Harm Reporting Policy, CRAFT Program Familiarization, DOD/DISA Information Systems Policy, HPO Inappropriate Relationships and Harassment Training and Acknowledgement, CRAFT Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Training, and the CRAFT social media Policy.
Maintain a comprehensive personal record of all completed required personal licensures/certifications and CRAFT-required training events and acknowledgments as outlined
in the CRAFT CONOPs. This includes documentation of training completion dates, signed acknowledgments for policies (e.g., HPO Inappropriate Relationships and Harassment,
DOD/DISA Information Systems, social media, Violence and Self-Harm Reporting, and PII), as well as completion dates for the CRAFT Program Familiarization and the CRAFT Instructor
Qualification Course for each Contractor at assigned sites. Records shall be readily available for Government inspection upon request.
*Positions Contingent on Bide and Subsequent Award*
Place of Performance:
JBSA Randolf, 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 seven (7) 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. 2+ years of leadership and management experience with efforts of similar size and complexity
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.
Certificate or graduate degree in a field related to managing personnel and resources. CAPM or PMP cert preferred.
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 3 - Curriculum Coordinator:
The Contractor shall provide a Curriculum Coordinator (CC) responsible for the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of all CRAFT human performance curriculum, syllabi, and courseware. The CC shall work cross-functionally with CPMs, Site Leads, PASO, Domain Leads, and CRAFT specialists to ensure curriculum relevance, instructional consistency, and integration of best practices across all supported locations.
The Contractor shall:
Support the AETC CRAFT Director in planning, scheduling, execution, and validation of curriculum development efforts.
Provide technical expertise in the development, design, and sustainment of HP courseware and instructional deliverables.
Gather and incorporate feedback from Site Leads, CPMs, Domain Leads, PASO, instructors, and students to inform courseware updates, which will be submitted to the AETC CRAFT Program Office for review and approval.
Ensure synchronization and standardization of all CRAFT HP courseware across sites and domains.
Collaborate with Domain Leads and CRAFT specialists to maintain curriculum alignment with scientific literature, operational requirements, and human performance best
practices.
Ensure all HP courseware is reviewed and updated by respective domain lead and site level CRAFT personnel at least once every two years.
Track all courseware development and review cycles using project management software (e.g., Microsoft Planner), maintain visibility for the CRAFT Program Office and CPM team, and provide updates as requested.
Maintain and update the CRAFT Syllabus, incorporating approved changes based on stakeholder feedback and instructional observations.
Coordinate with flying training units and update flying training syllabi to ensure alignment with CRAFT syllabus, course content, and learning objectives.
Implement iterative and continuous process improvement practices to enhance curriculum quality, instructional effectiveness, and alignment with student needs.
Support research initiatives and curriculum-related data collection efforts in coordination with the CRAFT Program Office.
Provide in-person or virtual support to active and prospective CRAFT locations to enhance curriculum understanding and implementation.
Attend CRAFT Program Office meetings, including all calls and leadership syncs, to coordinate curriculum activities and provide program updates.
Attend, assist with planning, and present at the annual summit, CRAFT training events, and DV visits as requested.
Comply with all required training and conduct policies outlined in the CRAFT CONOPs, including but not limited to the Violence and Self-Harm Reporting Policy, CRAFT Program Familiarization, DOD/DISA Information Systems Policy, HPO Inappropriate Relationships and Harassment Training and Acknowledgement, CRAFT Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Training, and the CRAFT social media Policy.
Maintain a comprehensive personal record of all completed required personal licensures/certifications and CRAFT-required training events and acknowledgments as outlined
in the CRAFT CONOPs. This includes documentation of training completion dates, signed acknowledgments for policies (e.g., HPO Inappropriate Relationships and Harassment,
DOD/DISA Information Systems, social media, Violence and Self-Harm Reporting, and PII), as well as completion dates for the CRAFT Program Familiarization and the CRAFT Instructor
Qualification Course for each Contractor at assigned sites. Records shall be readily available for Government inspection upon request.