Nutrition and Dietary Coordinator

Saic; Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Nutrition and Dietary Coordinator at Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois to support the First Army Mobilization Assistance Team Holistic Soldier Readiness (HSR) Program. The role focuses on counseling Soldiers, optimizing performance nutrition, and coordinating care across medical and athletic staff.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with 1+ years of related experience, security clearance eligibility (Secret), and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing nutrition needs and providing counseling for groups or teams.
• Experience developing nutrition programs for military or athletic populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Individual & Group Counseling: Provides tailored nutrition counseling for Soldiers regarding performance and weight management.
• Performance Nutrition Education: Educates Soldiers on fueling and hydration for training, combat operations, and recovery.
• Performance-Based Menu Optimization: Collaborates with DEFAC and installation food service teams to improve dining facility menus.
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Works with Army leaders, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Athletic Trainers, and Occupational Therapists to support the H2F program.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Military audience experience

Group counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Description

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

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 Soldiers.

Qualifications

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.

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