Knowledge Manager, DOS

Dexis • Washington, DC

8d • $85,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Dexis is recruiting a Knowledge Manager to support anticipated programming with the Department of State (DOS). The role provides policy direction and oversight in international security, security assistance, military operations, and defense strategy and plans, with a particular focus on Foreign Military Financing (FMF) and International Military Education and Training (IMET) military grant assistance programs. Candidates must hold an active Secret Clearance. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Demonstrated experience building, implementing, and maintaining knowledge-sharing platforms and information-sharing processes.
• Experience supporting the Department of State or other USG agencies.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information and present complex issues clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Understanding of how KM systems work alongside communications and learning capabilities in a large, data-driven organization.
• Experience with KM systems that provide accessible, user-friendly models for report and briefer writing and collaboration.
• Deep understanding of KM systems and processes in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience working across multiple sectors and building effective relationships.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to influence and manage large projects.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and the full range of Google products.
• Experience with KM-appropriate software and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain knowledge management practices.
• Work with DOS to develop systems within existing platforms.
• Support engagement to strengthen the collection and collation of materials and information for bureau and programming operations.
• Work with assigned offices to identify bureau-level learning priorities.
• Provide bureau-level KM leadership and guidance, including developing an action plan and driving its implementation.
• Coordinate bureau or other KM working groups and steering committees.
• Promote collaboration and cross-learning through events, workshops, training, and other formats.
• Coordinate and organize information for DOS or other reports, briefers, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and lead learning events and after-action reviews of bureau-wide activities and engagements.
• Support learning and information-sharing needs of bureaus, offices, and coordination groups by providing robust and timely country- and regional-specific information for decision makers, as directed.
• Support other initiatives and priorities requiring KM and related subject matter expertise.
• Propose and leverage IT and software needed to support KM initiatives.
• Develop KM resources, guidance, and tools for DOS staff.
• Provide training or facilitation on specific KM topics, practices, or systems and platforms as needed.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

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 options for eligible dependents.
• Company-paid 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 and coverage assistance, claims support, and help finding providers through the Employee Care Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level