Special Operations Performance Dietitian (5th SFG, Fort Campbell, KY)

KBR, Inc. • Clarksville, TN

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About The Position

We are seeking a stellar Special Operations Performance Dietitian that will provide guidance and counseling on nutritional practices to enhance recovery and optimize performance for special operations forces (SOF) personnel, with the priority on SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel on the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) contract. This position offers relocation and is onsite at Fort Campbell, KY. The role involves performing administrative and clinical duties within the scope of practice, providing nutritional planning, counseling, and documentation guided by evidence-based peer-reviewed literature. The dietitian will advise the chain of command on nutrition and performance nutrition issues, provide individual and group counseling, design and implement performance nutrition programs, and develop nutritional protocols and guidelines for rehabilitation and performance.

Requirements

• US Citizenship.
• Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance.
• Master’s level degree in Nutrition Science or related field.
• Certification from the American Dietetic Association (ADA) as a Registered Dietitian (RD) and a specialty certification as a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD).
• Current and valid state certification/licensure.
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrable experience as a Performance Dietitian with individual athletes and groups.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Capable of meeting physical demands of training with SOF.
• Must be able to lift and manipulate loads and plates up to 25 kilograms.
• Must maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).

Nice To Haves

• Prior military and/or SOF experience.
• Certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and clinical duties within their scope of practice.
• Provide nutritional planning, counseling, and documentation guided by evidence-based peer-reviewed literature.
• Advise the chain of command on issues pertinent to nutrition and performance nutrition.
• Provide individual and group counseling for guidance on performance nutrition.
• Design and implement performance nutrition programs for SOF personnel in various settings.
• Develop nutritional protocols and guidelines for rehabilitation and performance.
• Collaborate with the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator for implementation of new protocols and guidelines.
• Serve as an advisor on dining facility and/or galley nutrition.
• Assist other regional SOF assets as required.
• Attend and participate in meetings with other POTFF staff members and medical personnel.
• Ensure that adequate educational materials and sports nutrition specific supplies are available.
• Assist with supply inventories and provide input on supply needs.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are in safe working condition.
• Participate in periodic in-service training for members of the HP Staff.
• Document work performed, utilization, encounters, referrals, and all other information on the Military’s Electronic Health Record.
• Collect and report all data as requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• AD&D, flexible spending account, disability.
• Paid time off or flexible work schedule.
• Support for career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees