Risk Mitigation Subject Matter Expert, DOS/EAP

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexis is seeking a Risk Mitigation Subject Matter Expert to help identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks affecting foreign‑assistance programs. The specialist will develop practical tools and oversight approaches addressing fraud, waste, abuse, diversion of funds, external interference, compliance, and operating conditions.

This position is contingent upon award and requires coordination with M&E specialists, posts, and partners to integrate risk considerations into project design, MEL

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least five years of relevant professional experience.
• At least three years in risk management, compliance, or oversight in international development.
• Proven ability to develop risk frameworks and mitigation plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments addressing vulnerabilities in program design and oversight.
• Develop risk-indicator frameworks, tools, and mitigation plans.
• Monitor implementation of risk-mitigation measures via site visits and audits.
• Provide practical recommendations to leadership on risk treatment and resource-protection measures.
• Coordinate with program, financial, security, and data personnel as required.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance

Oversight

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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 a Risk Mitigation Subject Matter Expert to help EAP identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks affecting foreign-assistance programs. The specialist will develop practical tools and oversight approaches addressing fraud, waste, abuse, diversion of funds, external interference, compliance, implementation, and operating-environment risks. The position will work with M&E specialists, program personnel, Posts, implementing partners, and other technical experts to ensure risk analysis is incorporated into program design, monitoring, decision-making, and adaptive management.

This position is contingent upon award.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments addressing vulnerabilities in program design, implementation, monitoring, and oversight.
• Assess risks related to fraud, waste, abuse, diversion, external interference, compliance, financial controls, access, and operating conditions.
• Develop risk-assessment frameworks, tools, methodologies, registers, and mitigation plans.
• Monitor implementation of risk-mitigation measures through site visits, desk reviews, audits, data analysis, and other oversight approaches.
• Design risk indicators, early-warning thresholds, escalation procedures, and oversight mechanisms.
• Provide practical recommendations to EAP leadership, Operating Units, and Posts on risk treatment and resource-protection measures.
• Support the integration of risk considerations into project design, MEL plans, TPM approaches, assessments, and evaluations.
• Provide training and technical assistance to EAP staff and implementing partners on risk management and oversight.
• Prepare clear risk products and briefings for technical and senior decision-making audiences.
• Coordinate with program, financial, security, monitoring, infrastructure, and data personnel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least five years of relevant professional experience, or high school diploma and at least eight years of relevant professional experience.
• At least three years of professional experience in risk management, compliance, or oversight, with a focus on international development or foreign-assistance programs.
• Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing oversight mechanisms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in developing risk frameworks, tools, and mitigation plans.
• Knowledge of U.S. Government policies and regulations related to risk management and oversight.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applicable risk-management tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of State or other U.S. Government foreign-assistance programs.
• Experience addressing fraud, waste, abuse, diversion, sanctions, financial controls, or external-interference risks.
• Experience in fragile, conflict-affected, restricted-access, or politically sensitive environments.
• Familiarity with third-party monitoring, remote monitoring, geospatial verification, audits, or compliance reviews.
• Experience working in East Asia, Southeast Asia, or the Pacific Islands.
• Experience briefing senior Government decision-makers on complex risks and recommended mitigation measures.

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.