Performance Dietitian

Commander, Navy Installations Command; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) in San Diego, CA seeks a Human Performance Specialist focused on nutrition to optimize Navy personnel performance. You will provide planning, counseling, and education on dietary practices for Active Duty and Reserve members, informed by evidence-based literature.

You will design and implement scalable nutrition programs, develop protocols, and collaborate with DoD partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in dietetics/nutrition (ACEND-accredited).
• ACEND accreditation required or recognized equivalent by DoD standards.
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) in good standing.
• Internship or clinical component approved by AND/ACC/ACEND.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional planning, guidance, and counseling for military personnel.
• Design and implement nutrition programs to enhance rehabilitation and performance.
• Develop nutrition protocols and guidelines in coordination with leadership.
• Perform data collection and analysis; produce program metrics and reports.
• Deliver nutrition education workshops and training for staff and coaches.

Skills

Nutrition planning

Counseling

Education and training

Data analysis

Program development

Education

Bachelor's or higher in dietetics/nutrition

ACEND accreditation

RD/RDN registration

Tools

AHLTA

MHS GENSIS

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Program Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Commander, Navy Region Southwest; San Diego, CA. Incumbent serves as a Human Performance Specialist and provides program support in the optimization of physical readiness onboard the installation.

Key Responsibilities

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

Duties include but are not limited to: Provides nutritional planning, guidance, and counseling on dietary practices to enhance recovery and optimize performance with a primary focus on educating Navy Active Duty and Reserve personnel regarding proper dietary practices, guided by evidence-based peer-reviewed literature. Provides individual and group counseling for guidance on nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits. Performs clinical duties within scope of practice.

Advises the chain of command on issues pertinent to military personnel's nutrition. Designs and implements nutritional programs for military personnel assigned to the installation, TAD/TDY and deployed. Develops nutritional protocols and guidelines to enhance military personnel's rehabilitation and performance. Collaborates with supervisor for the implementation of new protocols and guidelines.

Assists other regional military personnel assets with nutritional consultation and support as requested by supervisor and approved by the chain of command. Ensures adequate educational materials and sports nutrition specific supplies are available. Assists with supply inventories. Provides input on supply needs. Ensures related equipment and facilities are in safe working conditions and properly utilized. Performs data collection and analysis.

Develops and implements program metrics utilizing existing resources and tools when possible. Performs administrative duties, which may include maintaining records, and participating in clinical staff quality assurance functions. Participates in peer (record) reviews. Provides training and education workshops, seminars, and conferences pertaining to performance enhancement nutrition and related subjects.

Keeps abreast of current Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Navy (DON) statistics regarding weight control separations. Stays abreast of current food, nutrition, and health issues and research related to sports nutrition and performance enhancement strategies. Coordinates with installation galley food service officers/managers on food quality, reviewing galley menus offerings.

Recommends nutrition for CONUS and OCONUS travel, for example, food availability, lodging, and sports travel. Develops and delivers nutrition education for food service personnel/Culinary Specialists. Assesses attitudes and knowledge about foods and supplements to provide education and information regarding the legality, safety, quality, and efficacy of product use.

Develops and delivers nutrition education presentations, demonstrations, or events on various topics related to nutrition for performance. Recommends appropriate pre-, during, and post-exercise fluids and snacks for individual training, team practice, and competition. Serves as a nutrition resource for coaches, leadership, and staff.

Assess and analyze food security, dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance (intake and expenditure) of Sailors to increase compliance with Navy body composition standards and ultimately reduce separations from the Navy due to weight management issues.

Counsels Sailors on optimal nutrition for exercise training (match nutrition to training phases and goals), competition, recovery from exercise, weight management, hydration, immunity, disordered eating, travel, and dietary supplementation. Provides personalized meal and snack plans to promote achieving short- and long-term goals for mission readiness. Develops and counsels in hydration protocols.

Addresses nutritional challenges to performance, such as food allergies, bone mineral disturbances, gastrointestinal disturbances, iron depletion, and body weight fluctuations. Makes recommendations to improve human health and performance, physical training effectiveness, and reduce injuries. Coordinates nutritional care as a member of multidisciplinary human performance teams. Provides liaison with in- and out-patient programs for conditions such as disordered eating.

Evaluates nutritional supplements, including herbal supplements, for legality, safety, quality, and efficacy, monitors use of appropriate supplementation. Collaborates with the individual's family, primary care provider, command leadership, and health professionals, as appropriate. Educates in food selection (grocery store tours, food storage) and food preparation (food safety, cooking classes).

Documents services provided, utilization, encounters, referrals, and all other information in the military's electronic health record (e.g., AHLTA, MHS GENSIS, etc.) and/or the HP enterprise-wide database, as required.

Requirements & Education

As a minimum education requirement for this series, a qualified candidate must possess one of the following: A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in the fields of dietetics, food, nutrition, food service management, institution management, or related science. The educational program must have been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. The curriculum must have been in accordance with the qualifying requirements established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) (formerly American Dietetic Association (ADA) prior to January 1, 2012) in effect at the time of graduation. Completion of a coordinated undergraduate program, internship, or other clinical component approved by AND (formerly ADA) for dietitians or nutritionists.

Professional registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $90012 – $110905/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.