KBR Careers · 1 day ago
Special Operations Performance Dietitian (Coronado, CA)
San Diego, California
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expKBR is a company that provides cutting-edge solutions and services, and they are seeking a Special Operations Performance Dietitian to enhance recovery and optimize performance for special operations forces personnel. The role involves providing nutritional guidance, developing performance nutrition programs, and collaborating with other medical personnel.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Work within the scope of practice, which may include ordering labs
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
Serve as an advisor on dining facility and/or galley nutrition and liaison between food service and command
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
Serve as an advisor on supplementary nutrition, supplements, and performance enhancing substances within the POTFF program
Ensure that adequate educational materials and sports nutrition specific supplies are available
Assist with supply inventories and provide input 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 certification
Maintain 100% compliance with local mandatory command training requirements
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
Document work performed, utilization, encounters, referrals, and all other information on the Military’s Electronic Health Record (i.e. AHLTA, MHS GENESIS, etc.) and/or the HP Enterprise-wide database (e.g., Smartbase, etc.), as directed by HP program manager and/or coordinator and.or required by USSoCOM HQ and its POTFF staff
Collect and report all data as requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff
Proficiently utilize computers, software, and technologies as required and requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff
Qualification
Required
This position requires US Citizenship
This position requires a Secret Clearance or Top Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance
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 3 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. Paid full-time experience as a Government civilian or contract employee at US Army and/or Marine Corps Infantry Units, may be counted towards minimum qualification requirements, provided this experience was gained within the most recent, continuous 1 year, as a directly embedded staff member, on-site with respective Army and/or Marine Corp entities
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 kilograms
Must maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) by the American Heart Association; must provide front and back proof of all training/certs/documentation
Preferred
Prior military and/or SOF experience
Certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Benefits
This position offers relocation.
Company
KBR Careers
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Becky Sewell
Chief Training Officer (CTO)
Dana Dorsey
Sr. VP, Chief Financial Officer
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