Prevention Technical Assistance Specialist

Vistra

. 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 .

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision benefits
life and disability insurance
employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Parental and Bereavement Leave
Professional Development

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Hard Skills & Tools

prevention sciencepublic health practiceprogram designimplementationevaluationcapacity buildingdata analysisdashboard usagetraining designtechnical assistance

Soft Skills

stakeholder engagementfacilitationmoderationindependent workcommunicationpresentation skillsaudience engagementmethodological soundnessvisual communicationadaptability

Certifications

Master’s degree in public healthPublic Trust