Community of Interest/Sub-Working Groups Manager

Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Dsca

Posted on 8/25/2023

201-500 employees

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Dexis supports leaders and communities in building a more stable world.

Company Overview

Dexis is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous world. We advance the mission of leading global engagement agencies, including USAID, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. We specialize in stabilization and conflict mitigation, security sector assistance, rule of law, anti-corruption, and inclusive economic growth.

Locations

Washington, DC, USA

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IT & Security

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
5-7 years of experience strategizing, planning, designing, or implementing assessment, monitoring or evaluation programs or projects in the security sector for a department, agency or bureau of the US government, a national organization, an NGO/IGO, the UN, or private industry
2 years of experience coordinating interagency monitoring and evaluation efforts
2 years of experience facilitating working groups, including establishment of charters, maintenance of primary and secondary Points of Contact (POCs), setting working group agenda, taking roll calls, keeping minutes and time during meetings, storing and disseminating information, orienting new members, facilitating and navigating disagreements of differences of perspectives during discussions, and proposing changes to working group processes, governance, and organization
Familiarity with DoDI 5132.14
Eligibility for a DoD secret security clearance

Responsibilities

Lead the management of AM&E Sub-Working Groups as part of the Interagency AM&E Community of Interest (CoI)
Support planning, design, and implementation of Sub-Working Groups focused on topics including: geographic regions, types of Security Cooperation programs, AM&E policy and doctrine, AM&E templates and global data sources, analytical methodologies, mapping entry points for AM&E into decision-making, AM&E training/education and certification, congressional engagement on AM&E, and AM&E operations
Manage the schedule and invitations for the Working Group and Sub-Working Group meetings, rosters of Working Group participants, and materials shared during Working Group meetings
Draft updates on Sub-Working Group progress for regular client status reports

Desired Qualifications

7-10 years of experience strategizing, planning, designing, or implementing assessment, monitoring or evaluation programs or projects in the security sector for a department, agency or bureau of the US government, a national organization, an NGO/IGO, the UN, or private industry
4 years of experience coordinating interagency monitoring and evaluation efforts
4 years of experience facilitating working groups, including establishment of charters, maintenance of primary and secondary Points of Contact (POCs), setting working group agenda, taking roll calls, keeping minutes and time during meetings, storing and disseminating information, orienting new members, facilitating and navigating disagreements of differences of perspectives during discussions, and proposing changes to working group processes, governance, and organization
Master's degree (or higher) and formal training or education in the field of assessment, monitoring, and evaluation or a related field
DoD secret security clearance

Dexis is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous world.

Dexis embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to build and maintain a safe environment where we celebrate diverse backgrounds, treat everyone with respect, and value the unique lived experiences each person brings based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, age, marital status or family status and related conditions.

At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, 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 looking for a highly qualified Community of Interest/Sub-Working Groups Manager to support anticipated work with the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). This project will provide a broad range of assessment, monitoring, and evaluation (AM&E) support to DSCA. Project tasks will include desk and field research, analysis, data collection and visualization, strategy development, policy writing and coordination, distribution list management, AM&E capacity building, event organizing and facilitation, and administrative backstopping.

Responsibilities

Lead the management of AM&E Sub-Working Groups as part of the Interagency AM&E Community of Interest (CoI).
Support planning, design, and implementation of Sub-Working Groups focused on topics including: geographic regions, types of Security Cooperation programs, AM&E policy and doctrine, AM&E templates and global data sources, analytical methodologies, mapping entry points for AM&E into decision-making, AM&E training/education and certification, congressional engagement on AM&E, and AM&E operations.
Manage the schedule and invitations for the Working Group and Sub-Working Group meetings, rosters of Working Group participants, and materials shared during Working Group meetings.
Draft updates on Sub-Working Group progress for regular client status reports.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
5-7 years of experience strategizing, planning, designing, or implementing assessment, monitoring or evaluation programs or projects in the security sector for a department, agency or bureau of the US government, a national organization, an NGO/IGO, the UN, or private industry
2 years of experience coordinating interagency monitoring and evaluation efforts
2 years of experience facilitating working groups, including establishment of charters, maintenance of primary and secondary Points of Contact (POCs), setting working group agenda, taking roll calls, keeping minutes and time during meetings, storing and disseminating information, orienting new members, facilitating and navigating disagreements of differences of perspectives during discussions, and proposing changes to working group processes, governance, and organization
Familiarity with DoDI 5132.14
Eligibility for a DoD secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

7-10 years of experience strategizing, planning, designing, or implementing assessment, monitoring or evaluation programs or projects in the security sector for a department, agency or bureau of the US government, a national organization, an NGO/IGO, the UN, or private industry
4 years of experience coordinating interagency monitoring and evaluation efforts
4 years of experience facilitating working groups, including establishment of charters, maintenance of primary and secondary Points of Contact (POCs), setting working group agenda, taking roll calls, keeping minutes and time during meetings, storing and disseminating information, orienting new members, facilitating and navigating disagreements of differences of perspectives during discussions, and proposing changes to working group processes, governance, and organization
Master’s degree (or higher) and formal training or education in the field of assessment, monitoring, and evaluation or a related field
DoD secret security clearance

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?

If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!

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.

If you are hired for a position that is paid from the Dexis home office, you will be required to submit proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine unless you qualify for a legally recognized medical or religious exception to the vaccine requirement. This does not apply to AL, AZ, FL, KS, MT, NH, ND, or TX residents.