Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation (AM&E) Analyst, DOS

Dexis; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexis is seeking an Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation (AM&E) Analyst to support anticipated DOS programming. The role involves policy direction and oversight in international security, FMF, and IMET programs, requiring an active Secret Clearance.

The position is contingent on contract award and involves national/international travel. Qualified candidates will design monitoring plans, develop data collection methods, and produce assessments and reports for stakeholders at the State

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 5 years.
• Minimum 3 years of foreign or security assistance analytic experience in international programs.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Excellent communication skills, including writing and presenting findings.
• Ability to provide strong analysis to complex matters of security assistance/ security cooperation.
• Experience in developing program designs and monitoring plans.
• Developing data collection plans to guide research.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to change.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally with a current passport.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and evaluate FMF and IMET funded programs on an ongoing basis.
• Research and analyze program data to identify program trends.
• Identify mechanisms to collect program data.
• Develop country reports, trip reports, annual assessments, and deep dive analyses.
• Coordinate with State Department and Department of Defense stakeholders.
• Conduct all monitoring-related tasks for FMF and IMET programs, including data collection and monitoring plans.
• Contribute to the design of evaluation methodologies and data collection protocols.

Skills

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Analytical ability

Multi-tasking

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 8 years experience

Master’s degree + 5 years experience

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Tableau

NVivo

Job 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 seeking an Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation (AM&E) Analyst to support anticipated programming with the Department of State (DOS).This opportunity will provide policy direction and oversight in the areas of international security, security assistance, military operations, and defense strategy and plans, specifically focused on Foreign Military Financing (FMF) and International Military Education and Training (IMET) military grant assistance programs. Candidates must have an active Secret Clearance.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and evaluate FMF and IMET funded programs on an ongoing basis.
• Research and analyze program data to identify program trends.
• Identify mechanisms to collect program data.
• Develop country reports, trip reports, annual assessments, and deep dive analyses.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the appropriate stakeholders within the State Department and Department of Defense.
• Conduct all monitoring-related tasks for FMF and IMET programs, including data collection, designing monitoring plans, and developing evaluations and assessments.
• Contribute substantively to the design of and conduct field testing of the evaluation methodology, participatory data collection methods and protocols, data verification techniques, and other analytical tasks.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
• At leastthree(3) years of foreign or securityassistanceinitiative experience in designing or conducting large-scale AME analytic activities for international programs.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Excellent communication skills, including writing and presenting findings and analyses regarding the impact of security assistance.
• Ability to provide strong analysis and critical thinking to complex matters of security assistance/ security cooperation, military operations, and international security.
• Experience related to:
• Developing program designs and monitoring plans
• Developing data collection plans to guide research efforts
• Preparing written analytical reports
• Coordinating and collaborating with multiple stakeholders in different organizations and departments
• Organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about international security cooperation.
• Ability to develop and implement processes and procedures to increase team effectiveness.
• Ability to multi-task, respond to quick turn-around requests, and prioritize tasks.
• Flexible and adaptable to change, including changes in processes, requirements, and priorities.
• Have a current passport and able to travel nationally/ internationally to participate in conferences, oversight visits, and occasional exercises.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the military or supporting military security cooperation/ security assistance programs, and/or experience working with foreign militaries.
• Experience with international security advising or related military advising missions.
• Regional experience with European militaries or security assistance programs.
• Creative problem solver with a strong statistical background.
• Experience with Tableau and NVivo is a plus.

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?

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.