Senior Strategic Consultant - DOS Training Security Engineering

Dexis; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexis is seeking a highly experienced Strategic Consultant to support capture and business development for opportunities with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security.

The advisor will refine client landscape understanding, validate opportunity parameters, and facilitate strategic introductions to key stakeholders. The role requires deep DS familiarity, senior-level engagement, and relationships within DS or current contractors in training or security engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with or supporting the Department of State, with deep familiarity with the State Bureau of Diplomatic Security.
• Demonstrated track record of engagement with senior-level DS personnel and contract leadership.
• Existing relationships within the DS bureau and/or with current contract implementers in training or technical security engineering.
• Exceptional understanding of federal diplomatic security contracting environments.
• Prior experience advising capture or proposal teams targeting State Department contracts strongly preferred.
• Discretion, professionalism, and a strong sense of integrity in facilitating client-facing interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic insight into the organizational priorities, structure, and decision-making processes within the Bureau of Diplomatic Security.
• Advise Dexis leadership on client engagement strategies specific to diplomatic security and technical security engineering.
• Identify and facilitate introductions with relevant stakeholders throughout the capture and bid process.
• Validate programmatic direction, potential scope, and customer expectations for the anticipated opportunity.
• Participate in periodic strategy sessions and serve as a trusted advisor throughout the pre-solicitation, capture, and bid phases.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Government contracting

Diplomatic security

Communication

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 highly experienced \"Strategic Consultant\" to support our capture and business development efforts for upcoming opportunities with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) – Training – Technical Security Engineering. The Advisor will play a critical role in refining our understanding of the client landscape, validating opportunity parameters, and facilitating strategic introductions to key stakeholders within the DS bureau and relevant incumbent organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic insight into the organizational priorities, structure, and decision‑making processes within the Bureau of Diplomatic Security.


• Advise Dexis leadership on client engagement strategies specific to diplomatic security and technical security engineering.


• Identify and facilitate introductions with relevant stakeholders throughout the capture and bid process.


• Validate programmatic direction, potential scope, and customer expectations for the anticipated opportunity.


• Participate in periodic strategy sessions and serve as a trusted advisor throughout the pre-solicitation, capture, and bid phases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with or supporting the Department of State, with deep familiarity with the State Bureau of Diplomatic Security.


• Demonstrated track record of engagement with senior‑level DS personnel and contract leadership.


• Existing relationships within the DS bureau and/or with current contract implementers in training or technical security engineering.


• Exceptional understanding of federal diplomatic security contracting environments.


• Prior experience advising capture or proposal teams targeting State Department contracts strongly preferred.


• Discretion, professionalism, and a strong sense of integrity in facilitating client‑facing interactions.

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.