The VHA Suicide Prevention Interagency Management Support Contract (TOPR 0224) provides program management, evaluation, and communications expertise to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Suicide Prevention (OSP). This contract strengthens VHA’s ability to coordinate interagency suicide prevention initiatives, oversee national strategies, and expand support for Transitioning Service Members (TSMs). The team provides disciplined project management, rigorous evaluation, and actionable reporting to ensure VA leadership can advance suicide prevention outcomes across federal, state, and community partners.

The Evaluation Specialist Sr leads program evaluation efforts, developing frameworks to measure impact and outcomes of suicide prevention initiatives. Deliverables include evaluation plans, outcome metrics, data collection tools, and final evaluation reports. This role designs methodologies (qualitative and quantitative), oversees interagency efforts to advanced suicide prevention initiatives, develops survey and focus group implementation, and ensures compliance with evaluation standards. The specialist also works with VA stakeholders to translate findings into actionable program improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 10 years of evaluation experience.
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative program evaluation methodologies and tools.

• Experience with public health program evaluation and outcomes measurement.
• Advanced degree in public health, psychology or related discipline.
• Experience evaluating VA or large federal health programs, which may include VA evaluation frameworks, suicide prevention initiatives, or behavioral health programs.
• Skills in survey design and statistical analysis.

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the nation’s largest integrated healthcare system, serving over nine million Veterans each year. Within VHA, the Office of Suicide Prevention (OSP) is the lead program office for suicide prevention initiatives, interagency coordination, and policy execution. OSP works across VA and with other federal departments (e.g., DoD, HHS, SAMHSA) to advance the national suicide prevention strategy. OSP requires contractor support to manage complex interagency workstreams, track implementation of strategic initiatives, and provide senior leadership with timely, accurate, and actionable program information.

Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. ​

We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day. ​

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Employees: 300+ nationwide

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.