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We are GDIT. The people supporting and securingsome of the most complex government, defense, andintelligence projects across the country. We ensuretoday is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work hasmeaning and impact on the world aroundus, but also on us, andthatsimportant.

GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracingautonomy, seizing opportunity, and being rusted todeliver your best every day.

We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge wecantturn into opportunity. And our work depends on aPerformance Dietitian joining our team to supportcustomer activities.

The Performance Dietitian provides specialized nutrition care and performancefocused dietary guidance to optimize the health, recovery, and operational readiness of personnel. The PD delivers direct access medical nutrition therapy, develops evidencebased nutrition protocols, supports returntoduty pathways, and collaborates with leadership and human performance teams to promote informed fueling practices. This role includes individual counseling, group education, laboratoryinformed assessment, and operational nutrition support across training and rehabilitation environments.

HOW A PERFORMANCE DIETITIAN WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Function as direct access providers, evaluating and counseling personnel without a referral.
• Provide individual and group nutritional planning, screening, assessment, intervention, counseling, and documentation that is guided by evidence-based peer-reviewed literature.
• Collaborate with, advise, collaborate, and consult with the chain of command on issues pertinent to all aspects of nutrition.
• Conduct individualized nutrition assessments, which may include ordering labs and hydration assessment.
• Provide small and large group education on performance nutrition.
• Develop protocols to optimize performance and readiness.
• Develop protocols for rehabilitation and return to duty.
• Serve as an advisor and consultant on dining facility and/or galley nutrition and coordinate between food service and command.
• Serve as a primary advisor on sports foods, dietary supplements, medical foods, and performance enhancing substances within the POTFF program and unit/Command.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science (Master of Science, preferred) or related field and hold certification from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) as a Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Masters degree may be replaced with five (5) plus years of paid, full-time experience as a Sport and/or Performance Dietitian with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Collegiate Division I, Olympic, professional sports, USAF CRAFT, USAF SWTW, and/or SOF Operators in the accompanying, respective settings.
• Minimum of three (3) years or more of demonstrable accumulated experience as a Sport and/or Performance Dietitian with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Collegiate Division I, Olympic, professional sports, USAF CRAFT, USAF SWTW and/or SOF Operators in the accompanying, respective settings.
• Possess a specialty certification as a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD).
  • CSSD certification may be deferred by the COR if all other qualifications are met;
  • If deferred, the contractor shall earn the CSSD within six (6) months of employment

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Certifications and/or diplomas relevant to a Performance Dietitian's practice are desired, but not required:
  • International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) Level 1 & 2 o International Olympic Committee Diploma in Sport Nutrition
  • Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified ProfessionalTM (IFNCP)
  • Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Arts/Science/Nutrition, or Professional Culinary Experience (i.e., Chef, Sous Chef, Line Cook, etc.)

CLEARANCE: Secret or Top-Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain clearance.

LOCATION: Various OCONUS & CONUS SITES

This is a contingent posting, expected to start in 2027.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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