PERFORMANCE AND SPORT DATA ANALYST NF4

Bachelor's degree in Human Performance, Sport & Exercise Science or related field with statistical training or expertise. Master's degree preferred. AND 1 year of applicable experience. Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach from Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association or National Strength and Conditioning Association required. Ability to obtain a Sports/Performance science certification from an accredited organization such as the NSCA Performance Sport Scientist (within 6 months of hire).

Collegiate or high school sports experience preferred. Knowledge and understanding of performance and sport data collection, quality, management, and interpretation and usability of health and performance measures. The ability to assess the effectiveness of performance and sport technology such as athlete management systems, mechanical sensing systems designed to measure ground reaction forces, gait analysis and maximal oxygen consumption for military readiness and resilience.

This includes informing staff about new athlete management and performance assessment technologies, conducting research on athlete monitoring systems, and implementing solutions to improve processes and communication within the WARR structure. The ability to teach and guide staff on how to use subjective and objective assessments to inform performance-based programming is delivered to units. Knowledge of human performance assessment and training protocols.

Has the ability to consult the organization about data and performance outcomes to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations for planning and executing projects specifically related to health, sport, athlete or tactical performance.

INTRODUCTION: This position serves as the Performance and Sport Data Analyst for the Semper Fit, Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience (WARR) portfolio to improve readiness, lethality, and resilience of total force in all domains of fitness: physical, mental, spiritual, and social and foundational building blocks of Marine Corps Total Fitness (MCTF).

The purpose of the position is to work with WARR team professionals to improve aspects of health and human performance assessment, training, and performance; balance the benefits and risks associated human performance programming using organizational and industry research evidence and scientific theory of human performance; and assist in the integration of patrons, coaches and organizational needs into decision making approaches to improve health, wellness, and performance of Marines and authorized patrons.

The incumbent oversees the delivery and implementation of sports analysis services across the WARR Portfolio and influences Marine physical performance by conducting performance assessments, making performance training recommendations, and utilizing athlete management systems and resources to support the development of human performance training.

The incumbent develops human performance presentations and reports performance data trends to civilian and military leaders using appropriate visual representations and data-supported presentation materials. The incumbent requires collaboration efforts with the various providers within the WARR portfolio: strength and conditioning coaches, athletic trainers, sports coaches, performance educators, dietitians, and mental performance coaches.

Develops and implements physical performance assessment processes to capture an individual Marine, athlete, or other authorized user's level of fitness to include, but not limited to, health history questionnaires, biometric measures, anthropometric measures, static postural assessments, movement screens, and human performance assessments. The incumbent develops, tests, and demonstrates the various physical performance exercises associated with assessment protocols.

Ensures the performance and sports analysis program operations align with USMC policy, industry, and DoD standards and installation standard operating procedures. The incumbent oversees the performance and athlete management system, maintains the performance data infrastructure, and mentors Semper Fit program staff on using and integrating human performance technological resources to maximize the readiness of Marines and authorized users.

The incumbent is responsible for infographic development, information sharing guidance, and evaluation of human performance data distribution to support MCTF and Semper Fit WARR to maintain a continuous and up-to-date flow of information. The incumbent demonstrates and conducts the performance assessments associated with physical fitness and demonstrates the various components of physical performance assessments to the participants which includes foundational movements such as push, press, squat, jump, and sprint.

The incumbent conducts additional assessments during the various phases of the program. The incumbent analyzes the data and creates human performance assessment reports and presentations, and presents the data as needed to various audiences within the Marine Corps Community.