Performance Dietitian (Washington Metro, DC) - Military veterans preferred

Description

Position contingent upon contract award.The Sports Dietitianwill provideguidance and counseling on nutritional practices to enhance recovery and optimize performance for SOF personnel, with the priority on SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs administrative and clinical duties within their scope of practice.
• Provide nutritional planning, counseling, and documentation that is guided by evidence-based peer reviewed literature.
• Advise the chain of command on issues pertinent to nutrition and performance nutrition.
• Provide individual and group counseling for guidance on performance nutrition.
• Design and implement performance nutrition programs for SOF personnel in Garrison, TAD/TDY, and deployed settings.
• Develop nutritional protocols and guidelines for rehabilitation and performance.
• Collaborate with the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator for implementation of new protocols and guidelines.
• Assist other regional SOF assets as required by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and approved by the chain of command.
• Attend and participate in meetings with other POTFF staff members and medical personnel as requested and/or required.
• Ensure that adequate educational materials and sports nutrition specific supplies are available.
• Assist with supply inventories and provideinput on supply needs.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities under the purview of the Performance Dietitian are in safe working condition and are properly utilized.
• Ensure that records are updated as required.
• Participate in periodic in-service training for members of the HP Staff.
• Attend required training in accordance with guiding instructions. Commands will allow for attendance at the necessary conferences or courses to complete continuing education units required to maintain professional certifications.
• Perform administrative duties, which may include maintaining records of workload, participating in education programs, and participating in clinical staff quality assurance functions.
• Participate in peer (record) reviews as directed and required.
• Develop and promulgate training materials as requested and required by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.
• Perform other tasks, within the scope of the PD position description, as assigned by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator. Required Education/Experience:
• Master’s level degree in Nutrition Science or related field.
• Certification from the American Dietetic Association (ADA) as a Registered Dietitian (RD) and a specialty certification as a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). CSSD certification may be waived by the COR if all other qualifications are met; however, the CSSD should be earned within six months of employment.
• Current and valid state certification/licensure.
• May be required to receive and maintain clinical practice privileges.
• Minimum of 5 years or more of demonstrable accumulated experience (continuous and sustained experience preferred) as a Performance Dietitian with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Division I, Olympic, professional, and/or SOF Operators in the accompanying, respective settings. Required Skills/Training:
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Capable of meeting physical demands of training with SOF including the ability to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments to observe SOF training evolutions and the ability to assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols.
• Must be able to lift and manipulate loads and plates up to 25 kilogramsDesired Education, Experience, Skills or Training:
• Prior military and/or SOF experience.
• Certification as a Certified Strength and conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Standard Company Requirements:
• Position requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status.
• Applicant must include desired salary in application submission.
• Must comply with Safety, Health and Environmental plan, policies and procedures.
• Must comply with the Quality Assurance plan, policies and procedures.
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance.
• Responsible for completing all required training.
• Perform other assignments and duties, as required. This position does not offer relocation. This position is not eligible for the internal recruiting incentive program. KBRwyle is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected status.

Qualifications

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job: Engineering

Primary Location: US-US-DC-Washington

Req ID: 1060552