Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist, DOS/EAP

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Mentorship

Job summary

Dexis is seeking a Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to lead evaluations, assessments, and learning activities for the Department of State’s EAP Bureau. You will translate evidence into actionable recommendations and ensure compliance with Department standards.

Required are advanced MEL experience, strong quantitative/qualitative skills, and an active Secret clearance; you will interact with Posts, partners, and technical staff to deliver timely results.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent and at least eight years of relevant professional experience, or bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• At least five years of professional MEL experience, including the design and implementation of evaluations and performance-monitoring systems.
• At least six years of experience managing complex projects requiring strong interpersonal, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• At least one year of experience supporting Department of State foreign-assistance programs and requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Proficiency in Excel, SPSS, Stata, or similar analytical tools.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality reports and knowledge products for senior decision-makers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, teams, deadlines, and Government counterparts simultaneously.
• Active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of evaluations, assessments, and research studies.
• Develop and update MEL plans, performance indicators, Performance Indicator Reference Sheets, results frameworks, and tracking tables.
• Design qualitative and quantitative methodologies, sampling approaches, data-collection instruments, and analytical plans.
• Analyze and synthesize evidence into actionable findings, conclusions, and recommendations for EAP leadership.
• Provide technical review and quality assurance for MEL plans, evaluation designs, data-collection instruments, reports, and learning products.
• Ensure deliverables meet 18 FAM 301.4, Section 508, and applicable Department standards.
• Support learning agendas and facilitate workshops, after-action reviews, and other learning activities.
• Provide technical guidance to Mid-Level M&E Specialists, data personnel, technical SMEs, and short-term consultants.
• Coordinate with Washington-based EAP personnel, overseas Posts, implementers, and technical experts.
• Manage multiple concurrent activities while maintaining quality and meeting required deadlines.

Skills

Excel

SPSS

Stata

MEL design

Project management

English proficiency

Clearance

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

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 Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to support the Department of State Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs’ Office of Regional Assistance and Security Programs. The Senior M&E Specialist will lead evaluations, assessments, performance monitoring, research, and learning activities and translate evidence into clear, actionable recommendations for EAP leadership. The position will work closely with EAP/RASP, Operating Units, Posts, implementing partners, and other technical personnel to ensure MEL activities meet Department standards and inform current foreign-assistance decisions. This position is contingent upon award.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of evaluations, assessments, and research studies.
• Develop and update MEL plans, performance indicators, Performance Indicator Reference Sheets, results frameworks, and tracking tables.
• Design qualitative and quantitative methodologies, sampling approaches, data-collection instruments, and analytical plans.
• Analyze and synthesize evidence into actionable findings, conclusions, and recommendations for EAP leadership.
• Provide technical review and quality assurance for MEL plans, evaluation designs, data-collection instruments, reports, and learning products.
• Ensure deliverables meet 18 FAM 301.4, Section 508, and applicable Department standards.
• Support learning agendas and facilitate workshops, after-action reviews, and other learning activities.
• Provide technical guidance to Mid-Level M&E Specialists, data personnel, technical SMEs, and short-term consultants.
• Coordinate with Washington-based EAP personnel, overseas Posts, implementers, and technical experts.
• Manage multiple concurrent activities while maintaining quality and meeting required deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent and at least eight years of relevant professional experience, or bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• At least five years of professional MEL experience, including the design and implementation of evaluations and performance-monitoring systems.
• At least six years of experience managing complex projects requiring strong interpersonal, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• At least one year of experience supporting Department of State foreign-assistance programs and requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Proficiency in Excel, SPSS, Stata, or similar analytical tools.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality reports and knowledge products for senior decision-makers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, teams, deadlines, and Government counterparts simultaneously.
• Active Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting EAP, Indo-Pacific programs, or overseas Posts.
• Familiarity with 18 FAM 301.4 and Department foreign-assistance planning and performance requirements.
• Experience with program or project design, TPM, infrastructure programming, cost-benefit analysis, risk mitigation, or data visualization.
• Experience supervising embedded personnel or multidisciplinary evaluation teams.
• Experience translating evidence into products for Department leadership and policy audiences.

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?

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.