Major responsibilities include (not all inclusive): The Registered Dietitian shall develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive nutritional readiness program designed to help Service Members meet military body composition standards (in accordance with AR 600-9) and improve overall health and performance. Shall provide a multi-tiered approach: delivering targeted, mandatory remedial nutritional counseling to Service Members who fail body composition standards; providing proactive, evidence-based nutritional education to the force; and offering voluntary household nutrition planning to support the overall health of military families. Develop and deliver evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and performance nutrition education. These intervention strategies must be specifically designed to maximize Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) readiness and ensure personnel achieve and maintain strict compliance with military height, weight, and body composition standards. For any Service Member for whom a referral is initiated within the contractor's software by the Service Member or an authorized Government representative for failing to meet body composition standards under AR 600-9, the Contractor's Registered Dietitian shall conduct an initial nutritional intake assessment within seven (7) business days. Following the intake, the contractor shall develop a tailored, written Body Composition "Get-Well" Plan within ten (10) business days after referral, actively manage the case through continuous nutritional counseling, and formally close the case only upon receiving official notification that the Service Member is in full compliance with standards. Upon request from an eligible beneficiary (to include Service Members, immediate family members, or eligible federal employees), the Contractor's Registered Dietitian shall conduct a nutritional needs assessment. Within ten (10) business days of the assessment, the dietitian shall develop a tailored Voluntary Household Nutrition Plan and upload it to the treatment notes system. This plan shall focus on practical skills that support a healthy household, including, but not limited to, collaborative meal planning, grocery shopping on a budget, promoting nutritious eating habits for children, and general wellness -focused dietary guidance for the entire household. To support the program's broader outreach strategy, the Registered Dietitian shall develop and provide one piece of subject matter expert (SME) content to the Contract Manager on a weekly basis. This content shall be suitable for a general military audience and may include topics such as performance fueling strategies, healthy recipes, or guidance related to the Army Body Composition Program. All content generations shall be synchronized with normally released Army publications. Work in collaboration with the Exercise Specialist to combine expertise to create a holistic and interactive online environment that drives participation and positive results. In partnership with the Exercise Specialist jointly use a contractor developed decentralized virtual coaching platform to provide continuous, remote coaching. Deliver combined minimum of two (2) virtual fitness and two (2) virtual nutrition coaching sessions per month. Sklls / Certifications: Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). The Contractor must be currently credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and hold active, unrestricted state licensure. Preference shall be given to candidates possessing the Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) credential. Must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Army Regulation (AR) 600-9 (The Army Body Composition Program) and Army Field Manual (FM) 7-22 (Holistic Health and Fitness). Qualifications: Experience working with military, Guard/Reserve, veterans, or law enforcement populations. Experience in sports/performance nutrition, weight management, or chronic disease management. Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) or other relevant specialty credentials. Familiarity with DoD or National Guard health promotion programs, readiness standards, and body composition/fitness policies. Experience within a federal contractor environment or in government-funded health programs. Bilingual English/Spanish or other language(s) commonly used within the New Hampshire Guard community (if truly preferred and not mandatory; be careful to distinguish “required” vs. “preferred” to avoid disparate impact concerns). At Interactive Government Holdings, Inc. (IGH), health and safety play a vital role in our success. IGH’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities. Interactive Government Holdings, Inc. (IGH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. |
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