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$85,500 – $95,500
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
The Marine Corps seeks a sports nutrition specialist to guide Marines and their families on performance-focused eating, body composition, and hydration across garrison and field settings. This role combines one-on-one counseling with group education, supporting athletic programs and operational readiness through evidence-based nutrition practices.
Our summary, not U.S. Marine Corps’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Master's degree or higher in nutrition, dietetics, sports nutrition, or food and nutrition sciences
- One year of experience in an athletic or military performance environment
- Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential
- ACEND-accredited dietetics coursework (didactic or coordinated program)
- Knowledge of performance nutrition in military, athletic, and first-responder contexts
- Ability to assess dietary practices and energy balance
- Body-composition assessment skills using bioelectrical impedance, calipers, DEXA, or air-displacement plethysmography
- Knowledge of hydration protocols and disordered eating recognition
- Ability to evaluate supplement safety and efficacy per DoDI 6130.06
- Create health-literate content and deliver virtual and in-person training
- Familiarity with military referral procedures for nutrition-related medical concerns
- Valid driver's license