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DIETITIAN

Defense Commissary Agency

Department of Defense

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Location

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$111,183 - $144,540

per year

Closes

March 16, 2026More DOD jobs →

GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading nutrition and public health efforts for the Defense Commissary Agency, creating policies and programs to promote healthy eating among military personnel and their families through commissary stores.

The role requires advising leaders, partnering with experts, and developing educational materials based on the latest research.

It's ideal for an experienced dietitian passionate about public health who wants to influence wellness on a large scale in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • Registered Dietitian status with ongoing professional credentialing and continuing education
  • 52 weeks of federal service at GS-12 level or equivalent for GS-13 promotion
  • Advanced knowledge of nutrition science, public health, and evidence-based research
  • Experience interpreting peer-reviewed studies and emerging dietetic trends
  • Skills in program management, including setting goals, monitoring outcomes, and process improvement
  • Ability to build partnerships with stakeholders like DoD agencies, industry, and veteran organizations
  • Proficiency in developing nutrition education, marketing materials, and training programs

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Headquarters Fort Lee (HQ). Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). Sales, Marketing and eCommerce Group.

The incumbent serves as a subject expert and liaison for all Department of War (DoW), Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) and Industry health and wellness initiatives Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Knowledge of advanced nutrition science and public health expertise to guide agency-wide wellness programs and initiatives.

Interprets peer-reviewed research and emerging dietetic trends to develop evidence-based nutrition content and policy recommendations.

Analyzes complex public health programs and coordinates with Department of War stakeholders to align wellness strategies.

Manages large-scale nutrition and health programs by setting goals, monitoring outcomes, and improving processes.

Designs public health marketing, menu planning, and nutrition education materials that support healthy food choices in commissaries.

Maintains status as a Registered Dietitian, meeting all professional credentialing and continuing education requirements.

- Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA.

Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. o For GS-13: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-12.

- Time after competitive appointment.

Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non-temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority.

As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in the position's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics).

Biology Education & Training Research Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No.

DoD criteria not met. Telework eligible: Yes Telework is at discretion of supervisor/Agency Remote work eligible: No Major Duties:

Serves as the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) subject matter expert on nutrition and public health, advising senior leadership and internal divisions on health and wellness initiatives.

Develops and implements nutrition, health, and wellness policies and evidence-based strategies that support Defense Commissary Agency and Department of War/Department of War Workforce readiness goals.

Builds and maintains partnerships with Service and Installation Dietitians, Department of War agencies, industry partners, and Veteran Service Organizations to advance wellness initiatives.

Oversees major nutrition programs, including the Dietitian Approved Thumb program and the Thinking Outside the Box meal-solution program, ensuring alignment with federal dietary guidelines.

Creates, reviews, and manages nutrition and wellness content across Defense Commissary Agency omni-channel platforms, including the Healthy Living webpage and public health messaging.

Conducts ongoing research on dietetic science, nutrition trends, and public health issues to guide program development and inform leadership decisions.

Develops and delivers training and outreach for Defense Commissary Agency employees and Department of War health and wellness professionals on using commissary resources to support mission readiness.

Read the entire job announcement. Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position.

This critical information is found under: Duties and Qualifications How to Apply (including a preview of the assessment questionnaire, if applicable) How You Will be Evaluated Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire.

We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/2/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/3/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DECA-26-12899248-DH