Special Operations Performance Dietitian; SOAR. JBLM, WA

Overview

Special Operations Performance Dietitian (4/160 SOAR. JBLM, WA) – onsite at Fort Campbell with relocation offered. This role supports nutritional guidance to enhance recovery and optimize performance for SOF personnel, with a focus on SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel under the POTFF contract.

• Performs administrative and clinical duties within their scope of practice.
• Provide nutritional planning, counseling, and documentation guided by evidence-based literature.
• Advise the chain of command on issues pertinent to nutrition and performance nutrition.
• Work within the scope of practice, which may include ordering labs.
• Provide individual and group counseling for guidance on performance nutrition.
• Design and implement performance nutrition programs for SOF personnel in Garrison, TDY, and deployed 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.
• Advise on dining facility and galley nutrition and liaison between food service and command.
• Assist other regional SOF assets as required 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.
• Advise on supplementary nutrition, supplements, and performance-enhancing substances within POTFF.
• Ensure educational materials and sports nutrition supplies are available.
• Assist with supply inventories and provide input on supply needs.
• Ensure equipment and facilities under the PD are safe and properly utilized.
• Maintain records as required and participate in training and continuing education to maintain professional certification.
• Maintain 100% compliance with local mandatory command training requirements.
• Record workload, education programs, and quality assurance activities as assigned.
• Develop and promulgate training materials as requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.
• Document work performed in the Military’s EHR and HP Enterprise-wide databases as directed.
• Collect and report data as requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and USSOCOM HQ.

• US Citizenship required.
• Secret Clearance or ability to obtain clearance.
• Master’s degree in Nutrition Science or related field.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) with American Dietetic Association certification and CSSD (specialty) certification; CSSD may be waived if other qualifications are met, but should be earned within six months of employment.
• Current and valid state certification/licensure.
• May be required to obtain clinical practice privileges.
• Minimum 3+ years as a Performance Dietitian with athletes at NCAA, Olympic, professional, or SOF levels; government civilian/contract experience with embedded on-site roles is accepted.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Ability to meet physical demands of SOF training, observe evolutions, and assist with strength and conditioning.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

• Prior military and/or SOF experience.
• CSCS certification.

• Comply with Safety, Health and Environmental policies.
• Comply with Quality Assurance policies.
• Maintain regular attendance and complete required training.
• Perform other assignments as required.

Base compensation: $73,600.00 – $. The salary range is national and location-dependent; the offered rate will reflect contract affordability, location, qualifications, and experience.

Additional compensation may include bonuses, relocation benefits, and other incentives as per policy or contractual designation.

K  offers competitive benefits including 401K with match, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, disability, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

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EEO notice: K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by law.