Nutrition and Dietary Coordinator

SAIC is seeking a Nutrition and Dietary Coordinator to support the First Army Mobilization Assistance Team Holistic Soldier Readiness (HSR) Program located at any of the following locations: Fort Knox, Kentucky, Fort Hood, Texas and/or Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN.

The Nutrition and Dietary Coordinator will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:

• Individual & Group Counseling: Provides tailored nutrition counseling for Soldiers regarding performance, weight management (Army Body Composition Program), disordered eating, and special dietary needs.
• Performance Nutrition Education: Educates Soldiers on proper fueling and hydration for training, combat operations, and recovery to enhance performance on the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT).
• Performance-Based Menu Optimization: Collaborates with unit and installation food service teams to optimize dining facility (DEFAC) menus, improve food, beverage, and product choices, and develop field feeding plans.
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Works with Army leaders, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Athletic Trainers, and Occupational Therapists to implement the H2F program and coordinate care for injured Sold

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's and one (1)+ years of related experience; additional four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree.

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance, No Clearance required prior to hire, SAIC will help to obtain.
• Must have current US Citizenship.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Experience in assessing nutrition needs, providing counseling, and developing organization-wide nutrition programs to professional or collegiate sports programs; experience with military audiences preferred.