Nutrition and Dietary Coordinator

Saic; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC, located at Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois, seeks a Nutrition and Dietary Coordinator to support the First Army Mobilization Assistance Team HSR program.

The role involves counseling Soldiers, educating on fueling and hydration for training and ACFT, collaborating on DEFAC menu optimization, and coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team for holistic readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 1+ years related experience; additional four years of experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience assessing nutrition needs and providing counseling.
• Experience developing organization-wide nutrition programs for military audiences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Individual and group nutrition counseling for Soldiers and addressing performance and weight management.
• Provide performance nutrition education for training, combat operations, and recovery for the ACFT.
• Collaborate on performance-based menu optimization with DEFAC and installation food service teams.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team including Army leaders, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Athletic Trainers, and Occupational Therapists.

Education

Bachelor's degree

1+ years relevant 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.