Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert, Department of State M&E

Dexis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 97,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Vision insurance

HRA employer-funded

Life and disability insurance

EAP and wellness resources

Job summary

Dexis is seeking a highly experienced Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert to support a Department of State humanitarian program in Washington, DC. The role involves designing assessment methodologies, monitoring supply chains, and providing technical guidance across procurement, warehousing, and distribution in crisis environments.

Travel internationally is required. The candidate will mentor field teams, collaborate with MEL and financial verification teams, and deliver high-quality reports to

Qualifications

• The position requires at least 10 years in humanitarian logistics or related functions.
• Experience with USAID BHA, DOS PRM/DHR within the last 3 years is required.
• Deep familiarity with U.S. federal humanitarian assistance delivery and crisis programming.
• Experience overseeing procurement, warehousing, transport, and commodity tracking in humanitarian programs.
• Experience conducting logistics audits, TPM, or compliance reviews in humanitarian or development programs.
• Ability to operate in conflict or post-conflict environments with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on humanitarian supply chain assessments and TPM activities.
• Design methodologies to assess procurement, warehousing, transport, and last-mile delivery.
• Evaluate efficiency, integrity, and accountability of supply chains in high-risk settings.
• Support verification activities to ensure commodities reach beneficiaries.
• Identify risks like diversion, fraud, and inventory losses and recommend mitigations.
• Review logistics systems and ensure compliance with client requirements and best practices.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and rapid assessments with stakeholders.
• Develop technical reports and presentations for U.S. Government clients.
• Mentor field teams and guide quality assurance and data interpretation.

Skills

Supply chain management

Procurement oversight

Logistics management

Warehousing and inventory

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Report writing

Communication with senior stakeholders

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, International Development, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field

Master's degree in a related field (preferred)

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

We are seeking a highly experienced Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert to support an anticipated Department of State program focused on humanitarian assistance activities. The Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert will provide technical expertise to support monitoring, evaluation, third-party monitoring (TPM), assessments, and verification activities relating to humanitarian supply chains. Working closely with project leadership and technical teams, the Supply Chain SME will design and implement methodologies to assess supply chain performance, commodity accountability, logistics systems, warehousing, distribution networks, and last-mile delivery in complex and crisis-affected environments.

This position is based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and will require international travel. This role is contingent upon award.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on humanitarian supply chain assessments, monitoring activities, and third-party verification assignments.
• Design methodologies and tools to assess procurement, warehousing, transportation, inventory management, commodity tracking, distribution systems, and last-mile delivery.
• Evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, integrity, and accountability of humanitarian supply chains operating in complex and high-risk environments.
• Support financial and commodity verification activities to ensure commodities, equipment, and humanitarian assistance reach intended beneficiaries.
• Assess risks relating to diversion, fraud, waste, abuse, inventory losses, and supply chain vulnerabilities, and recommend mitigation measures.
• Review logistics information systems, inventory controls, warehouse operations, transportation networks, and supply chain documentation for compliance with client requirements and international best practices.
• Provide technical input into monitoring, evaluation, special studies, rapid assessments, and operational reviews involving humanitarian logistics and supply chain performance.
• Develop technical reports, findings, recommendations, and presentations for U.S. Government clients.
• Mentor field teams and provide technical guidance on supply chain monitoring methodologies, quality assurance, and data interpretation.
• Collaborate with MEL, TPM, financial verification, and sectoral specialists to produce integrated analytical products and high-quality deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting humanitarian logistics, supply chain management, procurement oversight, commodity accountability, or related functions is REQUIRED.
• Prior experience with USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), the Department of State’s Bureau for Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), the Department of State’s Bureau for Disaster and Humanitarian Response (DHR), and/or any of their predecessor offices, within the past three (3) years is REQUIRED.
• Deep familiarity with delivery of U.S. federal humanitarian assistance, disaster response, stabilization, and/or similar crisis-oriented programming is REQUIRED.
• Demonstrated experience assessing or overseeing humanitarian supply chains, including procurement, warehousing, transportation, inventory management, distribution systems, and commodity tracking is REQUIRED.
• Experience conducting supply chain assessments, logistics audits, operational reviews, third-party monitoring, financial verification, or compliance reviews in humanitarian or development programs is REQUIRED.
• Experience operating in conflict, post-conflict, disaster, or other complex operating environments is REQUIRED.
• Familiarity with internationally recognized humanitarian logistics and supply chain standards and best practices (including those used by UN agencies, NGOs, and U.S. Government humanitarian programs).
• Strong analytical, report writing, and communication skills with demonstrated experience producing technical findings and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, International Development, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field is REQUIRED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, International Development, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field PREFERRED.

Below is the pay range aligned with this position. When developing a range, Dexis evaluates compensation holistically, triangulating between external market research, our budget for the position, and internal equity to arrive at a figure that is fair and competitive. Offers within this range will be based on an individual candidate’s qualification, relevant education and experience, skills, performance, and organizational needs.

Dexis pay range for this role:

$97,200—$165,600 USD

Benefits

Dexis offers benefits to support employees’ health, financial security, and well-being. The benefits outlined below are for full-time, US-based positions only. These benefits include:

• Medical and prescription drug coverage: A choice of three UnitedHealthcare medical plans, with coverage options for employees and eligible dependents.
• Dental insurance: Dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents, including preventive, basic, major, and orthodontic services, subject to plan limits.
• Company-paid vision insurance: Vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents, with premiums paid in full by Dexis.
• Employer-funded health reimbursement arrangement (HRA): Employees who enroll in the Silver HRA medical plan receive an employer-funded HRA to help pay eligible in-network deductible expenses.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Optional supplemental insurance: Voluntary supplemental life and AD&D insurance options, including life insurance options for eligible dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Company-paid access to confidential counseling and legal and financial support resources for employees and their families.
• Health and wellness resources: Virtual care, behavioral health resources, and wellness programs available through the medical plan.
• Benefits assistance: Personalized support with benefit enrollment, coverage questions, claims, and finding providers through the Employee Care Center.

Participation, coverage, and employee contributions are subject to applicable benefit plan terms and eligibility requirements.

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.