Nutrition SME/Project Manager

ARETUM, a leading government contracting company specializing in technology-enabled mission support services, is seeking a highly qualified Nutrition SME/Project Manager to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in nutrition and project management to oversee initiatives that improve the delivery and effectiveness of nutrition programs.

ARETUM is renowned for providing innovative solutions and exceptional service to Federal clients across various sectors, including Next Generation Analytics, Engineering Services, Training Services, IT Systems, Cyber Security, PMO Support, and Financial Consulting. Our mission is to deliver technology-driven solutions that meet the individual needs of our government clients, enabling them to succeed efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Developing, modifying, reviewing, or providing input on nutrition-related research, training, and technical assistance resource development plans, including creating project schedules and work plans and revising them as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Monitoring and tracking all project activities, deliverable submissions, reports (monthly, quarterly, and final technical, grant, or training reports), and resources/deliverables against established project timelines and plans, identifying areas of concern, and making corrective action recommendations to NTOS management.
• Maintaining project management tools using approved project management software (e.g. Smartsheet) on a regular basis.
• Utilizing technical nutrition expertise when reviewing project deliverables (research, training, and technical assistance resources) and providing substantive comments for improvement.
• Participating in administrative and technical meetings that are project-related.
• Implementing or maintaining quality assurance and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) processes.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of product/resource/training/research release promotion, outreach, and/or communications plans.
• Promoting appropriate nutrition messages and resources through multiple channels to reach the target audiences and market as part of project deliverables.
• Communicating (orally and in writing) with Regional Offices, State agencies, stakeholders, and target audiences through webinars, presentations, trainings, exhibits, and teleconferences to ensure that targeted messaging and resources are delivered to appropriate audiences.
• Assisting in the planning and conducting of professional nutrition meetings that provide training, program information, and updates, as well as solicit input and feedback from Child Nutrition Program stakeholders.
• Reviewing the summary report of evaluations, recommendations, and actions from the completed aforementioned professional nutrition meetings and making project/resource/training recommendations to NTOS management.
• The Nutritionist SMEs shall possess extensive and strong skills, knowledge, and demonstrated experience in nutrition-related work and Project/Program Management.
• The Nutritionist SMEs shall have demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Sharepoint, and Excel) as well as other collaboration and project management software (such as Smartsheet and Microsoft Teams).

Requirements

• Master’s degree or graduate/higher level degree in the fields of dietetics, food, nutrition, food service management, public health, health education, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 4-7 years of demonstrated project/program management required
• Professional certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is required.
• Minimum of 3 years working with Child Nutrition Programs at a Federal Government agency or at a State agency or at a local organization or local agency who operates at least one of the Child Nutrition Programs would meet this requirement (in particular, National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program).
• Demonstrated ability to implement accountability and project management measures to ensure high-quality, timely and cost-effective results;
• Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of attention to detail, organization skills and customer service (i.e. working with internal and external stakeholders to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve issues).
• Demonstrated information management experience (i.e. gathering information, organizing and maintaining information or information management systems).
• Demonstrated experience in project planning and evaluation (i.e. organizing work, setting priorities, determining resources, determining project goals, and coordinating/monitoring progress to accomplish goals).
• Strong proficiency related to oral communication and interpersonal skills (i.e. expressing information to individuals or groups effectively, assessing target audience communication needs, applying strong listening skills).
• Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification preferred

ARETUM is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, religious creed, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, or age.

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