Research and Program Analyst

Vistra is a professional support services company providing communications, outreach, and organizational transformation services to defense, federal, and civilian agencies. The Research and Program Analyst will support the Military Community Advocacy Directorate by conducting social science research and program evaluations related to domestic abuse and child abuse and neglect in the military. The role will develop recommendations, analyze policies and programs, and contribute solutions to improve and modernize programs.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct literature reviews and other program evaluation activities to develop recommendations that inform program improvements and modernization
• Develop and contribute solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity

Requirements:

• • Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of directly related experience
• • Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating health promotion policies and programs
• • Experience with program evaluation using a systems advocacy approach
• • Experience conducting social science, public health, or workplace climate research (e.g., program evaluation, climate surveys)
• • Experience conducting literature reviews, assessing research quality, and synthesizing findings and recommendations
• • Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods
• • Ability to provide clear verbal and written communications to a variety of stakeholders in alignment with Department of War style expectations
• • Ability to obtain a security clearance is required
• U.S. citizenship is required
• • Prior or current security clearance
• • Experience working in a military environment
• • Experience with creating verbal and written communication products for clients, including presentations and information papers
• • Experience interpreting statistical findings and presenting data and research results to non-technical audiences
• • Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced environment
• preference will be given to candidates in the National Capital Region