Prevention Technical Assistance Specialist

Vistra seeks a Prevention Technical Assistance Specialist to work on our project with the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO). This position is primarily remote with occasional on-site requirements at the Mark Center or Pentagon. Candidates in the Metro DC area strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Apply expert understanding of prevention science and public health practice to provide proactive and responsive technical assistance to DoW personnel on prevention planning, implementation, and evaluation. 
• Design training and practical learning tools (e.g., workshops, capacity-building resources) delivered with expert facilitation and stakeholder engagement. 
• Advise and train personnel on effective use of data, dashboards, and evaluation best practices to strengthen prevention efforts. 
• Work independently with some guidance to ensure high fidelity of training and technical assistance activities with relevance to the military environment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in public health, prevention science, behavioral science, or related field and 3+ years directly related experience?
• 3+ years experience in public health program design, implementation, evaluation, or workforce capacity building?
• Experience designing and coordinating large-scale technical assistance or training in prevention, public health, or related fields?
• Experience engaging, facilitating, and moderating interactive sessions with diverse stakeholders (e.g., military leaders)?
• Experience using dashboards, metrics, or evaluation tools to support decision-making and capacity-building?
• Demonstrated comfort and polish in delivering trainings and/or presenting to large audiences?
• Ability to develop methodologically sound and visually appealing technical assistance and communications products for various audiences, in alignment with DoW style expectations?
• Active or recently held Public Trust required

Additional preferred qualifications include:

• Experience working in a military environment or with military personnel?
• Experience with creating verbal and written communication products for clients, including presentations and information papers?
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods and program evaluation methodology?
• Knowledge of adult learning best practices  

About Vistra:  Vistra Communications, doing business as Vistra and Vistra Federal Solutions, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Tampa, FL with an office in Alexandria, VA providing professional support serviced to Defense, Federal, and Civilian Agencies.  Approximately 25% of our “team member” employees work in the National Capital Region, providing communications, outreach, and organizational transformation services to our public sector customers.  Vistra provides medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, Paid Time Off, Parental and Bereavement Leave, and Professional Development, among other benefits. 

US Citizenship Required: Due to the requirements of the federal contract that this position supports, U.S. citizenship is required. Citizenship will be confirmed via I-9/E-Verify at the start of employment.