Program Manager, Department of State

Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world.

At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.

About the Position

Dexis is recruiting a highly qualified Program Manager to oversee and ensure delivery of all performance under a Department of State contract.

This position is based in Washington DC and is contingent upon contract award. Secret Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

Serve as focal point for all contractor functions that pertain to performance under the DS/T contract.

Interact on a daily/weekly basis with Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and/or Government Technical Monitors (GTM’s) to ensure performance across all contract task orders.

Supervise, and oversee contractor performance in accordance with contract requirements.

Advise and assist the COR regarding the scope of the contract.

Accomplish human resource objectives by overseeing and ensuring effective recruiting, selecting, orienting, developing, counseling, and disciplining employees.

Plan, establish, and review compensation actions, enforce policies and procedures.

Ensure timely and accurate reporting, provision of qualified personnel for each task order, and timely and accurate implementation of the requirements of the contract sow and subordinate task order requirements.

Ensure all aspects of planning, scheduling, organizing, managing, and assessing performance of all personnel under this contract.

Ensure professional development training as required for personnel.

Oversees on-time delivery of requirements, invoicing, personnel reporting, and other ad hoc reporting.

Review, assess, manage, and correct any behavior by contractor personnel that would reflect poorly on the Department of State.

Qualifications

U.S. Citizen

Recent (within 5 years or less) relevant experience working with Diplomatic Security.

Must have a bachelor’s degree in a business, management, or security related field.

Must have at least 20 years of professional experience.

Must have at least 10 years of experience managing large government programs.

Must have at least five (5) years of experience as a program manager as a contractor responsible for meeting contract requirements.

Must have at least 10 years of leadership/supervisory experience

Demonstrated ability managing contracts in excess of $30 million annually and a workforce of over 100 personnel.

Experience with Department of State (DOS) policies and procedures.

Experience with the function, policies, and procedures associated with security operations of us embassies and consulates abroad.

Ability to conduct all the responsibilities listed above and demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.

Demonstrated experience in planning, evaluating, analyzing, and implementing government programs.

Experience as an instructor or manager of adult education programs for security professionals.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to function effectively in challenging situations.

Must possess and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you?

If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!

Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.

Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.

As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.