Performance Nutrition & Soldier Readiness Coordinator

Saic; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role focuses on counseling Soldiers, educating on performance nutrition, optimizing DEFAC menus, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team to support readiness and Army body composition goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 1+ years in nutrition counseling or related field.
• Experience with military audiences preferred.
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Individual & Group Counseling: Provides tailored nutrition counseling for soldiers regarding performance, weight management, disordered eating, and special dietary needs.
• Performance Nutrition Education: Educates soldiers on fueling and hydration for training, combat ops, and recovery to enhance performance.
• Performance-Based Menu Optimization: Collaborates with unit and installation food service teams to optimize dining facility menus and field feeding plans.
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Works with Army leaders, trainers, and clinicians to implement the H2F program and coordinate care.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Performance nutrition education

Menu optimization

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

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

The role focuses on counseling Soldiers, educating on performance nutrition, optimizing DEFAC menus, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team to support readiness and Army body composition goals.