Special Operations Performance Dietitian (Kadena, Japan/353 SOW)

KBR•Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Special Operations Performance Dietitian provides guidance and counseling on nutritional practices to enhance recovery and optimize performance for special operations forces (SOF) personnel, with priority given to SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel on the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) contract. The position performs administrative and clinical duties within its scope of practice and uses evidence-based, peer-reviewed literature to guide nutritional planning, counseling, and documentation. It advises the chain of command on nutrition and performance nutrition, and may include ordering labs within the scope of practice. The role designs and implements performance nutrition programs for SOF personnel in garrison, temporary duty/travel, and deployed settings; develops nutrition protocols and guidelines for rehabilitation and performance; and collaborates with the Human Performance (HP) Program Manager and/or Coordinator on their implementation. The Dietitian advises on dining facility or galley nutrition, supplements, and performance-enhancing substances, and serves as a liaison between food service and command. The role also supports other regional SOF assets as directed and approved. The position participates in meetings, training, peer reviews, and quality assurance activities; maintains records and documentation in military electronic health record systems and HP databases; collects and reports data; and helps ensure educational materials, supplies, equipment, and facilities are available, maintained, and properly used. The role requires proficiency with computers, software, and technologies and compliance with mandatory command training requirements. Relocation is offered. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Secret clearance or ability to obtain a clearance.
Master’s degree in Nutrition Science or a related field.
Registered Dietitian (RD) certification from the American Dietetic Association.
Current and valid state certification or licensure.
Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) certification; the certification may be waived by the COR if other qualifications are met, but should be earned within six months of employment.
At least 3 years of demonstrable accumulated experience as a Performance Dietitian working with individual athletes and groups at the NCAA collegiate, Olympic, professional, and/or SOF Operator levels in the respective settings; continuous and sustained experience is preferred.
Qualifying paid, full-time experience as a Government civilian or contract employee at U.S. Army and/or Marine Corps infantry units may count toward the experience requirement if gained within the most recent continuous year as a directly embedded, on-site staff member.
Fluent oral and written English communication skills.
Ability to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments while observing SOF training, and to assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols.
Ability to lift and manipulate loads and plates up to 25 kilograms.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Provide front-and-back proof of required training, certifications, and documentation.
May be required to receive and maintain clinical practice privileges.
Maintain regular and acceptable attendance and complete required training.

Nice To Haves

Prior military and/or SOF experience.
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative and clinical duties within the scope of practice.
Provide evidence-based nutritional planning, counseling, and documentation.
Advise the chain of command on nutrition and performance nutrition matters.
Provide individual and group performance nutrition counseling.
Design and implement performance nutrition programs for SOF personnel in garrison, temporary duty/travel, and deployed settings.
Develop nutrition protocols and guidelines for rehabilitation and performance, and collaborate with the HP Program Manager and/or Coordinator on implementation.
Advise on dining facility or galley nutrition and serve as a liaison between food service and command.
Assist other regional SOF assets as directed by the HP Program Manager and/or Coordinator and approved by the chain of command.
Attend and participate in meetings with POTFF staff and medical personnel as requested or required.
Advise on supplementary nutrition, supplements, and performance-enhancing substances within the POTFF program.
Ensure educational materials and sports-nutrition supplies are available; assist with inventories and provide input on supply needs.
Ensure equipment and facilities under the Performance Dietitian’s purview are safe and properly used.
Keep records updated and document workload, utilization, encounters, referrals, and other required information in military electronic health records and HP databases.
Participate in HP staff in-service training, required training, peer reviews, education programs, and clinical quality assurance functions.
Develop and distribute training materials as requested or required by the HP Program Manager and/or Coordinator.
Collect and report data requested by the HP Program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and POTFF staff.
Use computers, software, and technologies as required for the role.
Maintain compliance with local mandatory command training requirements and company safety, health, environmental, and quality-assurance policies.
Perform other duties within the position’s scope as assigned.

Benefits

Relocation benefits may be offered.
Potential additional compensation may include a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance, subject to policy or contractual designation.
401(k) plan with company match.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance and AD&D.
Flexible spending account.
Disability benefits.
Paid time off.
Flexible work schedule.
Professional training and development.