Special Operations Performance Dietitian (Baumholder, Germany)

Overview

Special Operations Performance Dietitian (Baumholder, Germany) – Onsite position with relocation offered. Belong. Connect. Grow with KBR.

KBR is a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers; we care for service members and astronauts worldwide. We seek a Special Operations Performance Dietitian to provide guidance and counseling on nutritional practices to enhance recovery and optimize performance for special operations forces (SOF) personnel, prioritizing SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel on the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) contract.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative and clinical duties within their scope of practice.
• Provide nutritional planning, counseling, and documentation 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 properly utilized.
• Ensure that records are updated as required.
• Participate in periodic in-service training for members of the HP Staff.
• Attend required training to maintain professional certification and complete continuing education units as required.
• Maintain 100% compliance with local mandatory command training requirements.
• Perform administrative duties, including workload records, education programs, and clinical staff quality assurance functions.
• Participate in peer (record) reviews as directed and required.
• Develop and promulgate training materials as requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.
• Perform other tasks within the PD position description as assigned by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.
• Document work performed, utilization, encounters, referrals, and all other information in the Military’s Electronic Health Record (e.g., AHLTA, MHS GENESIS) and/or the HP Enterprise-wide database, as directed.
• Collect and report data as requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and POTFF staff.
• Proficiently utilize computers, software, and technologies as required by USSOCOM HQ and POTFF staff.

Required Education/Experience/Skills/Training

• This position requires US Citizenship.
• Secret or Top Secret Clearance, or ability to obtain clearance.
• Master’s degree in Nutrition Science or related field.
• Certification from the American Dietetic Association (ADA) as a Registered Dietitian (RD) and a CSSD certification (CSSD certification may be waived if all other qualifications are met; to 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 (continuous and sustained experience preferred) as a Performance Dietitian with athletes or SOF operators in applicable settings.
• Fluent English (oral and written).
• Ability to meet physical demands of training with SOF, including hiking in austere environments and assisting with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols.
• Must be able to lift and manipulate loads up to 25 kilograms.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification, with proof of training/certifications.

Desired Education/Experience/Skills/Training

• Prior military and/or SOF experience.
• Certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

Standard Company Requirements

• Comply with Safety, Health and Environmental plans, policies, and procedures.
• Comply with Quality Assurance plans, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance.
• Complete required training.
• Perform other assignments and duties as required.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. Career advancement through professional training and development.

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