Program Manager, Department of State
Dexis Consulting Group
$90,000 - $142,600 / year
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Description
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.
Below is the pay range aligned with this position. When developing a range, Dexis evaluates compensation holistically, triangulating between external market research, our budget for the position, and internal equity to arrive at a figure that is fair and competitive. Offers within this range will be based on an individual candidate's qualification, relevant education and experience, skills, performance, and organizational needs.
Benefits
Dexis offers benefits to support employees’ health, financial security, and well-being. The benefits outlined below are for full-time, US-based positions only. These benefits include:
- Medical and prescription drug coverage: A choice of three UnitedHealthcare medical plans, with coverage options for employees and eligible dependents.
- Dental insurance: Dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents, including preventive, basic, major, and orthodontic services, subject to plan limits.
- Company-paid vision insurance: Vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents, with premiums paid in full by Dexis.
- Employer-funded health reimbursement arrangement (HRA): Employees who enroll in the Silver HRA medical plan receive an employer-funded HRA to help pay eligible in-network deductible expenses.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Optional supplemental insurance: Voluntary supplemental life and AD&D insurance options, including life insurance options for eligible dependents.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Company-paid access to confidential counseling and legal and financial support resources for employees and their families.
- Health and wellness resources: Virtual care, behavioral health resources, and wellness programs available through the medical plan.
- Benefits assistance: Personalized support with benefit enrollment, coverage questions, claims, and finding providers through the Employee Care Center.
Participation, coverage, and employee contributions are subject to applicable benefit plan terms and eligibility requirements.
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.
Benefits
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- stock options
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- professional development
About this role
Dexis Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead contractor operations under a Department of State contract based in Washington DC. This role requires someone with deep expertise in diplomatic security and large-scale government program management to serve as the primary liaison between Dexis and State Department officials, ensuring all contract deliverables meet performance standards across multiple task orders. You'll oversee personnel management, reporting, scheduling, and compliance while maintaining the professional standards expected by the Department of State.
The position demands substantial background: at least 20 years of professional experience, with 10 years managing large government programs and five years as a contractor program manager. You'll need proven leadership of workforces exceeding 100 people and demonstrated success managing contracts over $30 million annually. Recent experience in diplomatic security operations, familiarity with DOS policies and embassy/consulate security functions, and a current or obtainable SECRET clearance are essential. A bachelor's degree in business, management, or security is required, along with strong communication skills and the ability to navigate complex government environments.
This is a contract position in-office in DC, with compensation ranging from $90,000 to $142,600 depending on qualifications and experience. Dexis provides standard benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and wellness resources. The role is contingent on contract award.
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