Performance Nutrition Specialist for Military Readiness

SCT; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical, dental and vision coverage

employer paid basic life and short‑tem

voluntary supplemental insurance

paid time off and holidays

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

SCT seeks an experienced Nutritional Performance Specialist (NPS) to support a proposal for Army National Guard H2F Performance Team services. The NPS will develop nutrition programs and provide counseling to Soldiers, unit leaders, and integrators, focusing on fueling, hydration, body composition, and sleep optimization.

The role requires an RD with a Master’s in Nutrition or Dietetics and a current license, plus experience in performance nutrition for tactical populations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related field from an accredited program.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant postgraduate experience as a Registered Dietitian (RD).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of command-specific Performance Nutrition Program policies and curricula.
• Develop practical nutrition resources, including fact sheets and fueling strategies for field training.
• Provide nutrition strategies to Soldiers and leaders during weekend unit assemblies and sustain between drill periods.
• Conduct individual and group performance nutrition counseling.
• Support Army Body Composition Program with sustainable weight management guidance.
• Coordinate with H2F team to integrate nutrition strategies for performance, recovery, cognition, and sleep.
• Mentor unit H2F-Integrators and document quarterly mentorship.
• Maintain knowledge of Army H2F standards, doctrine, and regulations (FM 7-22, AR 600-9, AR 350-1).
• Communicate with unit leadership, Government reps, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Performance Nutrition

Nutrition Knowledge

RDN Credential

Education

Master’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Job description

SCT seeks an experienced Nutritional Performance Specialist (NPS) to support a proposal for Army National Guard H2F Performance Team services. The NPS will develop nutrition programs and provide counseling to Soldiers, unit leaders, and integrators, focusing on fueling, hydration, body composition, and sleep optimization.

The role requires an RD with a Master’s in Nutrition or Dietetics and a current license, plus experience in performance nutrition for tactical populations.