PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF)-Title 5

Air National Guard Units; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Training Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Fitness Time

Federal Holidays

Career Advancement

Work Life Balance

Federal Pension

TSP Plan

Meaningful Work

Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Wisconsin seeks a Primary Prevention Specialist (PREV WF) to advance prevention policies and lead training for self-directed and interpersonal harm prevention within state and region programs. The role emphasizes data-driven program fidelity and coordination with state leaders.

The position requires a behavioral or social science background with 24+ semester hours, offers federal benefits, telework eligibility, and a Secret clearance. Applications close 2026-11-10.

Qualifications

• Degree in behavioral or social sciences with at least 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences, or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Advances prevention policies, practices and plans to remove barriers to mission accomplishment.
• Conducts educational sessions and briefs JFHQ leadership on primary prevention of self-directed and interpersonal harm.
• Collects qualitative and quantitative data to ensure program fidelity and supports state-level committees and working groups.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral or Social Sciences

Job description

PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF)-Title 5

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF)-Title 5, Position Description Number T0061P01 and is part of the WI 115 FW, Wisconsin National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

Advances policies, practices, and plans outside of the existing Resilience, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention (R3SP) office, among others, for equities specific to self-directed and interpersonal harm primary prevention. Establishes procedures, mission objectives, and organizational design to eliminate barriers to mission accomplishment.

Conducts educational sessions and briefings for JFHQ leadership and JFHQ Program Managers (i.e., State Family Programs Director, Chaplains, State Equal Opportunity Manager, Resilience, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention Program Manager, IPP SMEs) regarding the primary prevention of self-directed and interpersonal harm. Assists with IPP needs assessments.

Collects qualitative and quantitative data from Region activities relative to integrated self-directed and interpersonal harm prevention to ensure program fidelity using NG furnished measures. Maintains a parallel and clearly defined supporting role to existing JFHQ data collection efforts and advocates prevention messaging with sensitivity to pre-existing trauma. Supports and participates in state-level committees, boards, and working groups.

Will be required to support assigned unit on some drill weekends (up to 50% of scheduled drills). *** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. ***

Requirements & Education

Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences. or Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences.

or Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE:

• Paid Time Off (Annual and Sick Leave)
• Paid Training Opportunities
• Paid Time Off for Military Duties
• Flexible Work Scheduling
• Fitness/Work Out Time (3hrs/week)
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays Off
• Promotion and Advancement Opportunities
• Work/Life Balance
• Federal Pension after 5 Years
• TSP Savings Plan (similar to 401K)
• Meaningful Work that directly affects the Wisconsin National Guard
• Challenging and Rewarding Career
• Professional Development and Mentorship Opportunities

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.