Strategic Security & Programs Analyst

Dexis; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexis is seeking a Security Assistance Analyst to support anticipated programming with the Department of State. The role focuses on program analysis, assessment, and trend monitoring to inform budgeting decisions and partnerships within the security assistance enterprise.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with substantial defense/program analysis experience or a master’s degree with relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least five years of defense or security program analysis experience.
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.
• Experience turning complex political and security data into concise reports for leaders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact with the client, coordinating priorities, communicating progress, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring alignment with mission objectives.
• Analyze Department of State-administered military grant programs to assess trends, risks, opportunities, and implications for U.S. foreign policy and security cooperation objectives.
• Provide strategic context, regional insights, and operational recommendations to support leadership decision-making, program planning, and resource prioritization.
• Interpret analytical findings and program data to identify key trends, drivers, and implications, translating complex information into concise, actionable recommendations.
• Develop analytical products that synthesize security, political, operational, and programmatic insights and implications of program activities.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder coordination

Briefing leaders

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

Job description

Dexis is seeking a Security Assistance Analyst to support anticipated programming with the Department of State. The role focuses on program analysis, assessment, and trend monitoring to inform budgeting decisions and partnerships within the security assistance enterprise.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with substantial defense/program analysis experience or a master’s degree with relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a secret clearance.