Full-Time
Nutritionist / Performance Dietitian
Updated on 9/11/2026
Spectrum Healthcare Resources
Government healthcare staffing
No salary listed
Artesia, NM, USA
In Person
Bachelor's, Master's
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary |
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- A Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field is required; a master's degree is preferred.
- A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential is required.
- At least 3 years of experience in tactical, military, law enforcement, or high-risk occupational training environments is required.
- Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based nutrition, injury prevention, and performance is required.
- Strong communication and instructional skills are required.
- The ability to operate independently within multidisciplinary teams is required.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in performance nutrition, supporting academy leadership, physical training departments, instructors, and trainees.
- Follow predetermined nutrition lesson plans and educational modules, or develop new content and curriculum in response to identified needs or gaps.
- Lead nutrition introduction sessions, performance nutrition and chow hall eating briefings, and supplement safety education.
- Provide daily guidance on body composition optimization, injury recovery with nutrition, and nutrition on a budget.
- Deliver Early Recognition Program briefings and support nutrition education for injury recovery and high-risk trainees.
- Conduct daily observations and assessments of nutrition practices.
- Use InBody or similar protocols for body composition and metabolic testing, interpret results, and provide individualized, evidence-based recommendations.
- Provide guidance and recommendations on medical nutrition therapy for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, blood sugar management including pre-diabetes and diabetes, disordered eating, and gastrointestinal issues.
- Assist in reviewing laboratory work in conjunction with consultations and provide actionable, evidence-based recommendations.
- Assist in developing nutrition education modules for instructor qualification courses in coordination with appropriate Customs and Border Protection staff.
- Assist in developing and maintaining nutrition education resources.
- Coordinate with the Exercise Physiologist and appropriate Customs and Border Protection staff to create integrated performance and recovery plans.
- Collect and analyze nutrition and performance data to support evidence-based curriculum adjustments and Customs and Border Protection leadership decision-making.
- Track and report trends in nutrition-related health, performance, and injury.
- Promote nutrition, health, fitness, and safety initiatives throughout the academy consistent with Customs and Border Protection-approved standards.
- Advise Customs and Border Protection program officials and academy trainees on nutrition facility design, food, snacks, and hydration.
- Integrate emerging nutrition technologies and best practices into Customs and Border Protection workforce health strategies as directed by program officials.
- Communicate complex nutrition concepts in an accessible and actionable manner to Customs and Border Protection staff and trainees.
- A master's degree is preferred.
Spectrum Healthcare Resources is a healthcare staffing and management company serving government organizations. The company supplies physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, allied health professionals, and clinical program support for public-sector facilities. It serves federal agencies, military communities, government health programs, clinicians, patients, and partner organizations. Its operating model centers on contract healthcare teams supported by credentialing, recruiting, scheduling, compliance, program management, and corporate operations. Teams work across clinical care, recruiting, credentialing, program management, scheduling, compliance, and administration. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.
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