Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation (AM&E) Analyst, DOS

Dexis • Washington, DC

10d • $100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Dexis is seeking an Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation (AM&E) Analyst to support anticipated programming with the Department of State (DOS). The work will provide policy direction and oversight in international security, security assistance, military operations, and defense strategy and plans, with a focus on Foreign Military Financing (FMF) and International Military Education and Training (IMET) military grant assistance programs. The position is contingent upon contract award, and candidates must hold an active Secret Clearance.

The Analyst will assess, monitor, and evaluate FMF- and IMET-funded programs; analyze program data; and develop monitoring plans, evaluations, assessments, and reports. The role involves working with State Department and Department of Defense stakeholders, contributing to evaluation methodology and field testing, and conducting data collection and verification activities. National and international travel may be required for conferences, oversight visits, and occasional exercises.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of foreign or security assistance initiative experience designing or conducting large-scale AME analytic activities for international programs.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Excellent communication skills, including writing and presenting findings and analyses regarding the impact of security assistance.
• Ability to provide strong analysis and critical thinking on complex matters involving security assistance or security cooperation, military operations, and international security.
• Experience developing program designs and monitoring plans.
• Experience developing data collection plans to guide research efforts.
• Experience preparing written analytical reports.
• Experience coordinating and collaborating with multiple stakeholders in different organizations and departments.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about international security cooperation.
• Ability to develop and implement processes and procedures to increase team effectiveness.
• Ability to multitask, respond to quick-turnaround requests, and prioritize tasks.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes in processes, requirements, and priorities.
• Current passport and ability to travel nationally and internationally for conferences, oversight visits, and occasional exercises.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the military or supporting military security cooperation or security assistance programs, and/or experience working with foreign militaries.
• Experience with international security advising or related military advising missions.
• Regional experience with European militaries or security assistance programs.
• Creative problem-solving ability and a strong statistical background.
• Experience with Tableau and NVivo.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and evaluate FMF- and IMET-funded programs on an ongoing basis.
• Research and analyze program data to identify trends.
• Identify mechanisms for collecting program data.
• Develop country reports, trip reports, annual assessments, and deep-dive analyses.
• Coordinate and collaborate with appropriate stakeholders within the State Department and Department of Defense.
• Conduct monitoring-related tasks for FMF and IMET programs, including data collection, designing monitoring plans, and developing evaluations and assessments.
• Contribute to designing and field testing evaluation methodology, participatory data collection methods and protocols, data verification techniques, and other analytical tasks.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug coverage, with a choice of three UnitedHealthcare medical plans and coverage options for employees and eligible dependents.
• Dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Company-paid vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Employer-funded health reimbursement arrangement for employees enrolled in the Silver HRA medical plan.
• Company-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Optional supplemental life and AD&D insurance, including life insurance options for eligible dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling and legal and financial support resources for employees and their families.
• Virtual care, behavioral health resources, and wellness programs through the medical plan.
• Personalized benefits enrollment, coverage, claims, and provider-finding support through the Employee Care Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time