Human Performance Advisor

About The Position

The Human Performance Advisor serves as a subject matter expert and strategic resource supporting business development, capture management, proposal development, and program growth activities across Geneva. The advisor provides technical expertise in human performance, readiness, resilience, and performance optimization to support customer engagement, solution development, and competitive positioning. During capture and proposal phases, the advisor collaborates with business development, operations, and technical teams to develop winning strategies and differentiated solutions. Following contract transition activities and, following program award, the advisory provides strategic guidance to program leadership through transition, startup, and sustainment activities to promote successful execution, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and long-term growth.

This is an intermittent position, ~19 hours per week. A background check will be administered.

Salary Range

$60.00 - 68.00 Hourly. Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Performance, Exercise Science, Psychology, Human Factors, Kinesiology, Organizational Performance, Military Science, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience supporting human performance, military readiness, health performance, training, or related programs.
• Demonstrated experience supporting business development, capture management, and proposal development efforts.
• Subject matter expertise in human performance optimization, training, performance assessment, resilience, readiness, or related disciplines.
• Experience working with Department of Defense (DoD), federal agencies, military organizations, or similar government customers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing technical and management proposal content.

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership, program managers, technical staff, and customers.
• Provide oversight and guidance during contract transition and sustainment phases.
• Support program managers in resolving operational challenges and mitigating risks.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and executive-level decision-making.
• Represent Geneva at industry conferences, meetings, and customer engagements.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a senior advisor and SME in human performance, readiness, resilience, and performance optimization.
• Support capture planning, business development, and proposal efforts.
• Provide technical expertise and solution development for customer opportunities.
• Guide contract transition, startup, and sustainment activities.
• Advise program leadership on performance, risks, and strategic priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Mentor staff on human performance best practices and emerging trends.
• Support organizational growth, capability development, and strategic planning.

Geneva Employees Make An Impact

As a leader in military medical research, at Geneva, our professionals develop critical solutions – and build rewarding careers. Our team of more than 400 employees across the world joins forces with some of the world’s leading researchers and innovators, who are committed to the advancement of military medicine worldwide.

About Us

Transforming Military Medicine to Save Lives Worldwide

Geneva is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that advances military medicine through research, development, and education as we pursue our purpose to ensure optimal health for service members and the communities they serve.

The Geneva Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes financial rewards that are a significant part of the employee's total rewards compensation package. Geneva's highly competitive benefits include medical, dental, and vision healthcare, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings account, with employer contribution. Coverage is provided for employees and family members including domestic partners. Short-and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program, Life & ADD insurance, 403b retirement plan with generous employer match, flexible leave options, 11 paid holidays per year, and up to 4 weeks of paid time off in a rolling year. Employees may qualify for PSLF as Geneva is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Full time positions come with all benefits. Part time and intermittent positions may vary.