SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

Nutrition and Dietary Coordinator

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPosted on Nov 12

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and at least one year of related experience are required; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance; clearance is not required before hire and SAIC will help obtain it.
Must have current U.S. citizenship.
Experience assessing nutrition needs, providing counseling, and developing organization-wide nutrition programs for professional or collegiate sports programs is required.

Responsibilities

Provide tailored nutrition counseling to Soldiers regarding performance, weight management under the Army Body Composition Program, disordered eating, and special dietary needs.
Educate Soldiers on proper fueling and hydration for training, combat operations, and recovery to enhance performance on the Army Combat Fitness Test.
Collaborate with unit and installation food service teams to optimize dining facility menus, improve food, beverage, and product choices, and develop field feeding plans.
Work with Army leaders, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Athletic Trainers, and Occupational Therapists to implement the H2F program and coordinate care for injured Soldiers.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with military audiences is preferred.

SAIC is seeking a Nutrition and Dietary Coordinator to support the First Army Mobilization Assistance Team Holistic Soldier Readiness (HSR) Program located at any of the following locations: Fort Knox, Kentucky, Fort Hood, Texas and/or Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN.

The Nutrition and Dietary Coordinator will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:

Individual & Group Counseling: Provides tailored nutrition counseling for Soldiers regarding performance, weight management (Army Body Composition Program), disordered eating, and special dietary needs.
Performance Nutrition Education: Educates Soldiers on proper fueling and hydration for training, combat operations, and recovery to enhance performance on the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT).
Performance-Based Menu Optimization: Collaborates with unit and installation food service teams to optimize dining facility (DEFAC) menus, improve food, beverage, and product choices, and develop field feeding plans.
Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Works with Army leaders, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Athletic Trainers, and Occupational Therapists to implement the H2F program and coordinate care for injured Sold

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor's and one (1)+ years of related experience; additional four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree.

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance, No Clearance required prior to hire, SAIC will help to obtain.
Must have current US Citizenship.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Experience in assessing nutrition needs, providing counseling, and developing organization-wide nutrition programs to professional or collegiate sports programs; experience with military audiences preferred.

About the Company

SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

SAIC is a technology integrator that supports the U.S. government with engineering and IT services for defense, space, and intelligence missions. Its offerings include integrating complex systems, software, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital engineering to help national security programs run smoothly. The company operates by combining technical expertise with large-scale government contracts, delivering end-to-end solutions from planning and development to deployment and support. Unlike many firms that focus on a single product, SAIC differentiates itself through a long history of government work, its origins as an employee-owned company, and its growth through strategic acquisitions to broaden capabilities in digital engineering, mission IT, and related services. SAIC’s goal is to enable national defense and intelligence operations by providing the technology and services needed to design, build, and maintain critical systems at scale.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1969

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