Crisis Response and Lethal Means Safety Program and Policy Specialist

Vistra Communications • Washington, DC

6d • 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level