KBR, Inc.
Special Operations Performance Dietitian (ONSITE at 352 SOW/Mildenhall, UK)
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Special Operations Performance Dietitian (ON-SITE) 352nd SOW / Mildenhall, UK THIS POSITION IS ON-SITE • THIS OFFERS RELOCATION
About KBR
Belong. Connect. Grow. At KBR, we bring together innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers who share one mission: to improve the world responsibly and safely. Specialising in critical missions for service personnel, astronauts, and special operations forces (SOF), we thrive on creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge solutions.
We are now seeking a Special Operations Performance Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition expertise and enhance recovery and performance for SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel under the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) programme.
Read on to discover how your expertise could make a difference where it matters most.
Role Overview
As a Special Operations Performance Dietitian, you will play a pivotal role in shaping operational readiness and wellbeing for elite military personnel. Reporting primarily to SOF Operators, your work will focus on dietetics, performance nutrition, and intervention strategies to support:
- Force Preservation (POTFF)
- Deployed and austere environments
- Collaboration with Health & Performance (HP) teams
- Liaison between Nutrition Science, Fitness, and Command
Core Responsibilities
Clinical & Consultative Support
- Provide nutrition counselling, planning, and documentation based on peer-reviewed literature to SOF personnel across garrison, TAD/TDY, and deployed settings.
- Advise chain of command on nutrition-related matters affecting operational performance.
- Conduct individual and group counselling for performance nutrition and injury rehabilitation protocols.
Programme Development & Administration
- Design and implement bespoke performance nutrition programmes tailored to SOF needs.
- Develop proof-of-concept protocols for nutrition policy, dining facility nutrition, and supplement management.
- Serve as a dietitiary/liaison between food service providers, command, and medical personnel.
- Collaborate with Health & Performance program managers and cross-functional staff, attending mandatory meetings and in-services.
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Research, Data & Quality Assurance
- Ensure adherence to health record documentation (e.g., AHLTA, MHS Genesis) and POTFF databases (Smartbase).
- Collect and report metrics to program leadership and USSOCOM HQ as required.
- Utilise and train with relevant softeware/cl lineage systems upon request.
Operational & Physical Readiness
- Engage directly with SOF training evolutions, observing examples in austere environments.
- Assist with strength and conditioning testing/protocols; physical demands include rough terrain navigation, lifting up to 25kg + handling plates.
- Mandatory for attendance at applicable conferences/workshops for continuing education credit.
Required Experience & Credentials
Education & Licensing
- Master’s degree in Nutrition Science (or related field) with a registered dietitian (RD) certification from the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
- CSSD Certification: Specialised as a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). Waiver possible per justification, but required to be acceded within 6 months of employment.
- Active licensure in issuing states.
- Clinical privilege maintenance may be stipulated.
Professional Experiences
- 3+ years specialised experience (continuous, 1-year preference):
- as a performance dietitian with individual and group clients
- in scenarios aligned with:
- NCAA Division I/Professional/anniversary
- Military Service: Possibly prior to current roles, especially with USAF, DOD SOF operators
- Olympic/Elite military/िकेट (e.g., SWAT, USMC tanks, Navy SEALs)
Physical & Security Clearances
- Security Clearance: Able to obtain Secret (Possible TIPOE grantable to TS) prior to contract start.
- Secret-level clearance mandate; or ability to quickly acquire under Tier III/QIP rating.
- Must maintain current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification by the American Heart Association.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- Military or SOF service experience (civilian contractor programmes apply)
- Strengthened ability in:
- Depleted or field nutrition logistics on malnourishment platforms
- Emergency dieticial simulations such as SERE/AWAP fright diet
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Standard Company Requirements
- Strict compliance with KBR’s WHS policies and ** Quality Assurance protocols**.
- Full engagement with mandatory training and cultivated attendance compliance.
Why Join KBR?
Supporting a mission-driven culture, we found professionals to excel in improving their military’s readiness alongside our collaborators on award-winning contracts at Middleborough AFB. Benefits include:
- Competitive packages: 401k with company match, medical/dental/vision/flex accounts.
- Relocation support (if applicable) and flexible work environments.
- Prioritise training to diligently maintain your expertise as a professional.
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KBR Values: Shared Purpose
Our ethos is inviolable in every enterprise:
- People First: We encourage inclusivity, culture change and mentorship for excellence.
- Executing with Integrity: We embed honesty, trust, and responsibility, standing by our collective contribution.
- Purposeful Growth: Empowering individuals to innovate, achieve next-level readiness, and drive system change.
- Adaptability & Teamwork: Our culture succeeds through shared purpose not physician-only focus.
Together we evolve, solving systems challenges anywhere. Together, we deliver throughout all mission sizes.
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