Nutritional Performance Specialist

SCT
Edinburgh, IN
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior nutrition professionals who have experience in military or tactical performance nutrition and can work flexible hours.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with military or tactical nutrition experience and a background in coaching and mentoring.
    — “Coach and mentor unit H2F-Integrators through advanced training”
  • Individuals who can align with Army H2F standards and deliver educational materials tailored to specific commands.
    — “Lead the development, adaptation, and implementation of command-specific Performance Nutrition Program (PNP) policies”
  • Professionals with a strong grasp of evidence-based nutrition practices and the ability to support Soldiers during training and off-periods.
    — “Provide Soldiers and leaders with nutrition strategies to use during weekend unit assemblies”

Things to consider

  • The role primarily requires on-site work at a government location in Edinburgh, IN.
    — “Primarily on-site at the government location”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work evenings and weekends to support military training events.
    — “Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your ability to coach and mentor H2F-Integrators with documented results.
    — “Document mentorship to at least 80 percent of designated H2F Integration Teams each quarter”
  • Showcase your knowledge of Army H2F standards and relevant military regulations.
    — “Maintain expert knowledge of applicable Army H2F standards, doctrine, and regulations”
  • Demonstrate your ability to create practical nutrition resources like meal planning guides and fueling strategies.
    — “Develop and provide practical, evidence-based nutrition resources, including fact sheets”
  • Include experience with tactical populations or military units in your performance nutrition work history.
    — “Demonstrated focus on performance nutrition for athletes, tactical populations, or military units”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • development and implementation of nutrition programs
  • providing nutrition education
  • coaching and mentoring
Typical background
Master’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics3+ years of experience as a Registered Dietitian

Skills & requirements

Required

Nutrition SupportPerformance NutritionCounselingEducation

Preferred

Sports Dietetics

Stack & domain

Nutrition SupportPerformance NutritionBody CompositionHealthy Eating PracticesNutrition CounselingNutrition EducationCoachingMentoringCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingRegistered Dietitian (RD)Board Certified Specialist In Sports Dietetics (cssd)Basic Life Support (bls)NutritionMilitaryHealth

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: Edinburgh, IN - 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 $72,000 to $80,000 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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