Special Operations Performance Dietitian

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional planning, counseling, and documentation guided by evidence-based peer-reviewed literature.
• Design and implement performance nutrition programs for SOF personnel in Garrison, TAD/TDY, and deployed settings.
• Advise the chain of command on issues pertinent to nutrition and performance nutrition.
• Develop nutritional protocols and guidelines for rehabilitation and performance.
• Serve as an advisor on dining facility/galley nutrition and act as a liaison between food service and command.
• Advise on supplementary nutrition, supplements, and performance-enhancing substances.
• Perform administrative duties, including maintaining workload records and participating in clinical quality assurance.
• Document all encounters and referrals using Military Electronic Health Records (e.g., MHS GENESIS).

Requirements

• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or Top Secret Clearance.
• Master's degree in Nutrition Science or a related field.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) certification from the American Dietetic Association.
• Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) certification (or ability to earn within six months).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Performance Dietitian with elite athletes or SOF operators.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Fluent oral and written English communication skills.
• Physical capability to hike over rough terrain, function in austere environments, and lift up to 25 kilograms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior military and/or Special Operations Forces (SOF) experience.
• Certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

Benefits

• Competitive lifestyle benefits including 401K plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Flexible spending accounts and disability coverage.
• Paid time off and opportunities for professional training and development.

About the Company

KBR is a global provider of science, technology, and engineering solutions. We deliver cutting-edge services to help governments and companies accomplish their most critical missions. With a workforce of approximately 29,000 people across 80 countries, we are committed to innovation, integrity, and improving the world responsibly and safely.