Nutrition and Dietary Consultant

Description

SAIC is seeking a Nutrition and Dietary Consultant located at Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois to support the First Army Mobilization Assistance Team Holistic Soldier Readiness (HSR) Program.

Job Description

• Provides tailored nutrition counseling for Soldiers regarding performance, weight management (Army Body Composition Program), disordered eating, and special dietary needs.
• Educates Soldiers on proper fueling and hydration for training, combat operations, and recovery to enhance performance on the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT).
• 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.
• Works with Army leaders, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Athletic Trainers, and Occupational Therapists to implement the H2F program and coordinate care for injured Soldiers.
• Utilizes relevant data to identify nutritional concerns and implements evidence-based strategies to drive behavior change in Soldiers.
• Collects outcome data to assess nutrition programming effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement, and monitors long-term impacts on unit readiness.
• Guides soldiers in navigating the supplement market, including education on unsafe or prohibited products.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's and one (1)+ years of related experience; additional four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience in assessing nutrition needs, providing counseling, and developing organization-wide nutrition programs to professional or collegiate sports programs; experience with military audiences preferred.
• 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.

Target salary range

$40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.