Soldier Performance Nutrition Specialist

Strategic Resources; Fort Knox (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Resources, Inc. (SRI) is seeking a Nutritional Performance Specialist to support Army National Guard H2F. The role focuses on embedded performance-nutrition expertise to improve Soldier readiness through education, counseling, and resource development.

Responsibilities include creating curricula, providing group and individual nutrition support, and mentoring H2F personnel, with travel to guard locations as needed. A Master’s in nutrition and active credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related field.
• Current, unrestricted state license/certification as a Dietitian or Nutritionist.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Commission on Dietetic Registration credentialing is preferred.
• Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) is highly desired.
• Minimum of three years of relevant post-graduate experience as a Registered Dietitian with emphasis on performance nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Develop, adapt, and implement command-specific Performance Nutrition Program policies and curricula.
• Develop evidence-based resources addressing fueling, hydration, nutrient timing, meal planning, body composition, and healthy eating.
• Conduct individual and group performance-nutrition counseling.
• Provide nutrition education for Soldiers enrolled in the Army Body Composition Program.
• Develop resources supporting Soldiers during Battle Assemblies, MUTAs, and the “Other 28 Days.”
• Integrate nutrition strategies with physical performance, injury recovery, cognitive function, and sleep.
• Mentor H2F Integrators in foundational performance-nutrition education.
• Develop onboarding curricula, resource libraries, implementation strategies, reports, mentorship packages, and other program deliverables.
• Participate in HPT meetings, planning sessions, and working groups.
• Collect and report accurate performance data.
• Travel to supported Army National Guard locations and training events as required.

Skills

Performance nutrition counseling

Education outreach

Education

Master’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Dietitian/Nutritionist license

BLS certification

CDR credentialing preferred

CSSD preferred

Job description

Strategic Resources, Inc. (SRI) is seeking a Nutritional Performance Specialist to support Army National Guard H2F. The role focuses on embedded performance-nutrition expertise to improve Soldier readiness through education, counseling, and resource development.

Responsibilities include creating curricula, providing group and individual nutrition support, and mentoring H2F personnel, with travel to guard locations as needed. A Master’s in nutrition and active credentials are required.