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General information
Job Posting Title
Performance Dietitian
Date
Thursday, August 13, 2026
City
Oak Grove
State
KY
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time
Description & Requirements
Maximus is seeking a credentialed Performance Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutrition care that optimizes operator health, performance, and recovery. The Performance Dietitian serves as a direct access provider and delivers evidence-based nutrition assessment, counseling, education, and performance-focused fueling strategies for individuals and units. This role supports physiological and cognitive performance through nutritional risk identification, targeted dietary and supplement interventions, and development of individual and unit-specific programs.
Candidates residing in or near the following locations are strongly preferred: Camp Lejeune, NC; Camp Pendleton, CA; Coronado, CA; Eglin AFB, FL; Fort Benning, GA; Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Campbell, KY; Fort Carson, CO; Hurlburt Field, FL; JBPHH, HI; JEB Little Creek, VA; Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA; or USASOC 2
U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must possess an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance as required for contract performance.
This position is pending upon contract award.
Why Maximus?
Flexibility That Fits Your Life - Work/life balance support with flexibility designed to meet your
personal and professional needs.
Robust Health & Insurance Benefits - Choose from a variety of Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans, plus a partially funded HSA. You'll also have access to Life Insurance and discounts on Auto, Home, Renters, and Pet Insurance.
Build Your Financial Future - Take advantage of our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match to help you plan for what's ahead.
Generous Time Away From Work - Recharge with PTO, paid holidays, extended sick leave, and Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
Wellness Beyond the Workplace - Access resources that support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Recognition That Matters - Celebrate achievements and recognize colleagues through our employee recognition platform.
Invest in Your Growth - Continue your education and professional development with Tuition Reimbursement opportunities.
Employee Discounts & Perks - Enjoy exclusive savings, special offers, and additional employee-only benefits.
Wellness Programs & Resources - Explore a variety of programs and tools designed to support your overall health and wellness.
Career Development Opportunities - Enhance your skills through training programs, workshops, conferences, and ongoing learning opportunities.
Licensure & Certification Support - Maximus covers the costs associated with renewing required licenses and certifications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists the leadership with the day-to-day running of the core functional areas to ensure compliance with the prime contract, all subsequent amendments, program business rules, as well as state and federal regulations.
- Analyzes daily, weekly, and monthly reports for performance measurement and efficiencies
- Participates with project and executive management to establish strategic plans, objectives, initiatives, and work plans
- Assists the leadership in efforts to facilitate a functional, motivated, and cohesive project team
- Directly supervises and manages key Project staff as determined by the leadership
- Works with Project and executive management to develop, monitor and revise performance goals and objectives for the project and staff. Monitors achievement of those goals
- Provides direction to team members and resolves problems in a timely and professional manner
- Assists in the creation and implementation of innovative methodologies, process improvements and corrective action plans to continually streamline and improve project operations, outcomes, and quality.
- Develops, modifies, and executes project policies, ensuring all project team members comply
- Meets all standards established for this position as outlined in the corresponding annual performance criteria and bonus template for this position
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by Management
- Function as a direct access provider by evaluating and counseling personnel without a referral.
- Provide individual and group nutrition planning, screening, assessment, intervention, counseling, and documentation guided by evidence-based, peer-reviewed literature.
- Advise and consult with the chain of command on issues related to all aspects of nutrition.
- Conduct individualized nutrition assessments, which may include ordering labs and completing hydration assessments.
- 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 the primary advisor on sports foods, dietary supplements, medical foods, and performance-enhancing substances within the POTFF program and unit/Command.
Minimum Requirements
- Master's degree in relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Current licensed therapist valid in the state of practice is required.
- Education and licensure requirements are based on program contract requirements and are outlined in job posting
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science or a related field
- Certification from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
- Minimum of three (3) or more years of demonstrable accumulated experience as a Sport and/or Performance Dietitian with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the NCAA Collegiate Division I, Olympic, professional sports, USAF CRAFT, USAF SWTW, and/or SOF Operator levels in the respective accompanying settings.
- Paid, full-time experience as a government civilian or contractor at non-SOF Combat Arms, fixed-wing fighter units, U.S. Army H2F, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal units may be counted toward minimum qualification requirements when performed as a directly embedded, on-site staff member with the respective military entity.
- May be required to attend a face-to-face interview.
- Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) specialty certification required.
- CSSD certification may be deferred by the Contracting Officer Representative if all other qualifications are met; if deferred, the certification must be earned within six (6) months of employment. -
- After ten (10) continuous years and two (2) complete testing cycles, retention of the CSSD certification becomes optional, provided three (3) of those years were served in NCAA Collegiate Division I, Olympic, professional sports, USAF CRAFT, USAF SWTW, and/or SOF Operator settings.
Preferred Requirements:
- Master of Science
- International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry Level 1 or 2 certification.
- International Olympic Committee Diploma in Sport Nutrition.
- Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Professional certification.
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EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$
88,000.00
Maximum Salary
$
189,200.00