Nutritional Performance Specialist

SCT
Anchorage, AK

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with military or tactical nutrition experience who can lead and mentor teams in a collaborative on-site environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with military nutrition expertise and leadership experience in training others
    — “Coach and mentor unit H2F-Integrators through advanced training”
  • Professionals who can adapt evidence-based nutrition strategies to command-specific needs
    — “Lead the development, adaptation, and implementation of command-specific Performance Nutrition Program (PNP) policies”
  • Individuals with a background in performance nutrition for tactical populations
    — “demonstrated focus on performance nutrition for athletes, tactical populations, or military units”

Things to consider

  • Must be prepared to work evenings and weekends due to military training schedules
    — “Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends”
  • Requires obtaining a government-issued vehicle license within 180 days of employment
    — “ability to become licensed to operate GSA fleet vehicles and commercial rental vehicles within 180 days of employment”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with military nutrition programs like the Army Body Composition Program
    — “Provide nutrition education and support, where appropriate, to Soldiers enrolled in the Army Body Composition Program”
  • Emphasize ability to create practical, field-ready nutrition materials for tactical use
    — “Develop and provide practical, evidence-based nutrition resources, including fact sheets, fueling strategies for field training”
  • Showcase skills in integrating nutrition with other H2F components like injury recovery and sleep
    — “integrate nutrition strategies that support physical performance, injury recovery, cognitive function, and sleep optimization”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • development and implementation of command-specific Performance Nutrition Program policies
  • provision of nutrition education and support to Soldiers
  • coaching and mentoring unit H2F-Integrators
Typical background
Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related fieldminimum of three years of relevant postgraduate experience as a Registered Dietitian

Skills & requirements

Required

Strategic PlanningOrganizational EffectivenessData AnalyticsTalent ManagementHuman Capital ManagementPMO ServicesNutrition Support ServicesPerformance Nutrition CounselingNutrition EducationProfessional Communication

Preferred

Army H2F StandardsArmy Fitness TestAR 600-9AR 350-1

Stack & domain

NutritionDieteticsPerformance NutritionAthletesTactical PopulationsMilitary UnitsStrategic PlanningOrganizational EffectivenessData AnalyticsTalent ManagementHuman Capital ManagementPMO ServicesLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkEmpowermentContinuous LearningCoachingMentorshipRegistered Dietitian (RD)Commission On Dietetic Registration (cdr)Board Certified Specialist In Sports Dietetics (cssd)Basic Life Support (bls)HealthcareMilitary

About the role

Original posting from SCT via Greenhouse

SCT is a firm that partners and collaborates with our clients to deliver results and navigate complex challenges. We bring specialized expertise in strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, data analytics, talent management, human capital management, and PMO services. Our core values, that we apply to everything we do, are Integrity, Superior Value, Excellence, Teamwork, Empowerment and Continuous Learning.

We value highly and therefore cultivate a collaborative working culture that emphasizes each employee's strengths and interests in building our team and delivering for clients.

Description

SCT seeks an experienced Nutritional Performance Specialist (NPS) to support a proposal for Army National Guard Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Performance Team services. The NPS supports Soldier readiness by developing and delivering nutrition support services that enhance physical and cognitive performance, recovery, and overall readiness. The NPS works directly with Soldiers, unit leaders, and other H2F Performance Team specialists to provide evidence-based guidance on fueling, hydration, body composition, nutrient timing, and healthy eating practices. This position also coaches and mentors unit H2F-Integrators to strengthen the unit’s organic ability to sustain performance nutrition education during military training and between drill periods. 

Duties

Lead the development, adaptation, and implementation of command-specific Performance Nutrition Program (PNP) policies and educational curricula.

Develop and provide practical, evidence-based nutrition resources, including fact sheets, fueling strategies for field training, meal planning guides, and Go For Green® materials.

Provide Soldiers and leaders with nutrition strategies to use during weekend unit assemblies and sustain during the “Other 28 Days” between unit assemblies.

Conduct individual and group performance nutrition counseling.

Provide nutrition education and support, where appropriate, to Soldiers enrolled in the Army Body Composition Program, focusing on sustainable lifestyle changes for healthy weight management and improved body composition.

Coordinate with H2F Performance Team specialists to integrate nutrition strategies that support physical performance, injury recovery, cognitive function, and sleep optimization.

Coach and mentor unit H2F-Integrators through advanced training and ongoing support for foundational performance nutrition education; document mentorship to at least 80 percent of designated H2F Integration Teams each quarter.

Maintain expert knowledge of applicable Army H2F standards, doctrine, and regulations, including FM 7-22, the Army Fitness Test, AR 600-9, and AR 350-1.

Maintain professional communication with unit leadership, Government representatives, and other stakeholders. 

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related field from an accredited program.

A minimum of three (3) years of relevant postgraduate experience as a Registered Dietitian (RD), with a demonstrated focus on performance nutrition for athletes, tactical populations, or military units.

Professional Certifications 

Current, unrestricted state license/certification as a Dietitian or Nutritionist.

Credentialing by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) preferred.

Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) highly desired.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Maintain all required professional credentials, licenses, and certifications throughout employment.

Operational Requirements 

Possess a valid Class C operator’s permit/driver’s license and the ability to become licensed to operate GSA fleet vehicles and commercial rental vehicles within 180 days of employment.

Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to support ARNG weekend unit assemblies, periods of unit annual training, and other scheduled events. 

Location: Anchorage, AK - Primarily on-site at the government location, with occasional travel to support unit training events, workshops, and other functions; occasional telework may be authorized, subject to government approval.

Compensation: The anticipated salary range for this full-time position is $88,000 to $100,000 annually. The final salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and contractual requirements, as applicable.  

SCT offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage; employer paid basic life and short-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurance options; paid time off and paid holidays; and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, subject to plan eligibility requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Source: SCT careers (Greenhouse)

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