Dietitian (51439)

Dietitian

US Air Force - Columbus AFB, MS - Columbus AFB, MS 39710

Overview

Salary Range $50,000.00 - $52,500.00 Salary/year Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level Bachelors Degree Travel Percentage None Category Other

Description

**Requires Favorable Tier 3 Security Investigation which is the equivalent to being processed for a Secret Clearance if selected for the position**

Position Objective: Deliver comprehensive nutritional support, education, and consultation services to optimize aircrew health and performance. The Dietitian shall serve as the subject matter expert in operational dietetics, contributing to the development and execution of performance nutrition curriculum, assessments, and program improvements. The Dietitian shall work closely with the Site Lead, DL, and interdisciplinary HP team to align efforts with mission goals and CRAFT requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the subject matter expert in performance nutrition and provide individualized and group-based dietary guidance tailored to aircrew performance and resilience.
• Develop and deliver performance nutrition content for Human Performance (HP) syllabi and related courseware; participate in interdisciplinary meetings to ensure curriculum relevance and integration. Assist with curriculum development or re-design based on expert assessment of community served as requested.
• In partnership with HP staff, assess dietary habits and nutritional environments using validated tools and research to inform program delivery and adjustments.
• Maintain presence in operational settings by spending at least 20% of duty hours in flying squadrons, flight rooms, or aircrew spaces to foster rapport and engagement.
• Conduct educational briefings, seminars, and wellness consultations; deliver instruction using approved teaching methods and materials; give and receive continuous instructional feedback.
• When appropriate, conduct clinical-level nutritional assessments, review patient records, and document findings in the MTF's electronic health record system within 72 hours of consultation.
• Enter clinical and non-clinical encounters and instructional sessions into the CRAFT system of record within 72 hours; ensure documentation quality aligns with DoD guidance and program tracking needs.
• Coordinate and communicate program goals, updates, and feedback with local leadership and stakeholders; support social marketing efforts to promote program initiatives.
• Provide input to the Curriculum Coordinator, DL, Data team, and Site Lead on nutrition-related updates and improvements; assist in planning and presenting during the annual Aircrew Human Performance Summit and distinguished visitor tours as requested.
• Participate in quarterly domain-specific sync calls and collaborate across sites to support virtual and in-person efforts at CRAFT or aircrew flying training locations without assigned Dietitians.
• Stay current with industry best practices and research in performance dietetics; evaluate and recommend emerging practices or technologies to enhance nutrition programming.
• Maintain all required professional credentials and licensure; sustain Medical Group credentialing and privileging.
• Complete all required CRAFT compliance training and documentation, including CRAFT Program Familiarization, HPO Inappropriate Relationships and Harassment Training and Acknowledgment, DOD/DISA Information Systems Policy, social media Policy, and PII Training. Maintain records of training completion and credentialing for Government review upon request.
• Perform weekly cleaning and sanitization of all nutrition-related workspaces and equipment in accordance with infection control standards as outlined by the Government medical representative.
• Complete the CRAFT Dietetics Qualification Course upon onboarding; implement program guidance and instructional techniques specific to the performance nutrition domain. After completion of the qualification course, assist in planning and presenting at this course as requested.
• During PASO visits, ensure readiness of equipment and materials, conduct observed instructional sessions as normal, accept direct feedback from PASO, and implement recommendations in future activities.
• Attend CRAFT Program Office all-calls and sync meetings; maintain open communication with other sites and stakeholders to ensure consistency and program cohesion.
• May travel to provide direct support to other CRAFT sites, assist with aircrew TDYs, or contribute to CRAFT program expansion and continuity.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of full-time experience as a Dietitian
• Bachelor's degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
• National Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential
• Current certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training
• Must be able to obtain a favorable Tier 3 security adjudication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)