Team Lead (Senior AM&E Specialist), DOS

Dexis; Washington; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexis in the United States is seeking a Team Lead to support DOS programs focusing on FMF/IMET. You will guide M&E strategy, manage staff across the AM&E unit, and serve as the primary interface with the Department of State on project deliverables.

The role requires a Master’s degree, a Secret Clearance, and 10+ years in international security or aid programs. Strong leadership, communication, and Excel/SharePoint skills are essential. This is a contingent position upon contract award.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and at least ten years of relevant professional experience.
• At least five years of foreign or security assistance initiative experience in designing or conducting large-scale AME analytic activities for international programs.
• At least three years of experience leading an M&E team.
• At least six years of professional M&E experience.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage subordinates and deliver high-quality analyses.

Responsibilities

• Head the DOS office’s AM&E Unit and oversee all staff on this contract.
• Provide technical direction and guidance for all activities and deliverables.
• Supervise staff and ensure timely completion of products.
• Serve as primary administrative contact between DOS and team members on M&E products.
• Advise on engagement with DOS stakeholders to align with policies.
• Attend client meetings, report progress, and manage staffing levels.
• Provide technical oversight to knowledge management, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Manage relationships with DOS stakeholders and ensure quality analyses.

Skills

Team leadership

FMF/IMET knowledge

M&E analytics

Clearance preparation

Policy communication

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Teams

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 recruiting a Team Lead to support anticipated programming with the Department of State (DOS). This opportunity will provide policy direction and oversight in the areas of international security, security assistance, military operations, and defense strategy and plans, specifically focused on Foreign Military Financing (FMF) and International Military Education and Training (IMET) military grant assistance programs. Candidates must have an Active Secret Clearance.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Head the DOS office’s AM&E Unit, oversee all staff on this contract, and provide technical direction and overall guidance for all activities and deliverables under this contract.
• Supervise the work of all staff and be responsible for successful completion and delivery of all products.
• Serve as the primary administrative contact between DOS and all other team members regarding M&E product development and progress on project deliverables.
• Advise the Deputy Team Lead (DTL) and Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation (AM&E) Analysts on how best to work with Department of State stakeholders and the wider Dexis team to design and develop M&E products consistent with the Foundations for Evidence-Based Decision-making Act, the Foreign Assistance Transparency and Accountability Act (FATAA), and Department of State policies and definitions.
• Attend regular meetings with the client, prepare required reports on project progress, and ensure consistency of staffing and levels of effort.
• Provide technical oversight to knowledge management, monitoring, evaluation, capacity building, learning, and other project activities.
• Conduct all requirements of the Deputy Team Lead and senior, mid-level, and junior M&E Specialists as needed.
• Manage relationships with DOS stakeholders, oversee the overall reporting cycle and data collection, and ensure high quality of all analyses and reports.

Qualifications

• Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one before onboarding.
• Master’s degree and at least ten (10) years of relevant professional experience.
• At least five (5) years of foreign or security assistance initiative experience in designing or conducting large-scale AME analytic activities for international programs.
• At least three (3) years of experience leading (e.g., Lead or Deputy) an M&E team.
• At least six (6) years of professional M&E experience.
• At least eight (8) years of experience in multi-tasking complex projects, requiring interpersonal and customer service, writing, analytic, problem-solving and computer skills.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to synthesize and distill complex information for executive consumption.
• Demonstrated research, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage subordinates, including the ability to assign work, monitor progress, and apply supportive course corrections, while creating a positive work environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft software (e.g. Word, Power Point, Teams, SharePoint), including advanced experience in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated fluency of English speaking and writing, including experience in the writing and briefing styles of the Department of State.

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.