Crisis Response and Lethal Means Safety Program and Policy Specialist

Vistra CommunicationsWashington, DC
Remote

About The Position

Vistra is seeking a Crisis Response/Lethal Means Safety Program and Policy Specialist to provide dedicated program and administrative support for the Crisis Response and Lethal Means Safety portfolios. Although this is primarily a remote role, candidates in the DC Metro Area are preferred.

Requirements

  • Bachelors' degree in public health, behavioral science, or related field and at least five years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated subject matter expertise in Crisis Response and Lethal Means Safety, including familiarity with best practices, emerging issues, and operational frameworks.
  • Strong policy understanding, with the ability to review, interpret, and assess new and existing policies or legislation affecting DSPO mission areas.
  • Proven ability to provide program and administrative support, including tracking actions, coordinating requirements, and supporting portfolio execution.
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues, anticipate impacts, and provide forward-leaning recommendations.
  • Experience functioning as a liaison with diverse stakeholders, ensuring coordinated information flow and alignment across internal and external partners.
  • Familiarity with suicide prevention, postvention, or related behavioral health programs.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to support development of analyses, summaries, and policy response materials.
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities within an evolving mission environment.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working in a military environment or with military personnel.
  • Experience interacting with interagency partners, senior leaders and executives.
  • Understanding of crisis response systems, processes, and relevant industry knowledge (e.g., public health, behavioral health, emergency response, DoD systems).
  • Prior experience supporting policy development, legislative review, or regulatory impact assessment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide analytical and subject matter expertise to support the review of and response to new and existing policies and legislation impacting the DSPO mission.
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