Suicide Prevention and Leadership Subject Matter Expert and Facilitator

Description

Vistra is seeking a Suicide Prevention & Leadership SME to serve as a senior subject matter expert supporting the development, delivery, and refinement of training, facilitation, and curriculum for suicide prevention, postvention, and trauma-informed leadership initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide expert-level content knowledge, instructional leadership, and facilitation support across a range of high-visibility efforts, including Transformational Leadership Training, Trauma-Informed Train-the-Trainer programs, and other prevention-aligned learning engagements.

Requirements

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree and 10+ years of related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and delivering training programs or curricula, with demonstrated experience in adult learning principles and trauma-informed instructional design.
• Working knowledge of prevention and postvention concepts and terminology, including trauma, grief, shame, and risk reduction strategies during periods of elevated suicide risk.
• Demonstrated expertise in suicide prevention, behavioral health, postvention, or a closely related field.
• Extensive experience delivering facilitation, training, workshops, and high-engagement sessions across diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to deliver or support Trauma-Informed Train-the-Trainer curricula with confidence and subject matter depth.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed leadership, trauma reactions, survivor response, and psychologically safe facilitation practices.
• Experience designing, developing, and implementing curriculum and adult learning content, including instructor-led, hybrid, or experiential training formats.
• Familiarity with Transformational Leadership Training concepts and frameworks.
• Ability to provide expert, tactful insight in emotionally sensitive or high-stakes discussions related to suicide, trauma, or crisis response.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in or adjacent to military environments, with fluency in military culture, structure, and expectations.
• Experience interacting with interagency partners, senior leaders and executives.
• Ability to communicate complex behavioral-health and leadership concepts clearly to senior leaders, military personnel, and operational teams.
• Certification or advanced training in relevant frameworks such as Psychological First Aid, TAPS Postvention Model, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), Safety Planning Intervention (SPI), Cognitive Behavior Therapy-Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP), or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience developing or evaluating culturally responsive curriculum and training content tailored to Service members, families, leadership and multiple military career fields.
• Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) policies, guidance, and resources related to suicide response and prevention.

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.