Team Lead (Senior AM&E Specialist), DOS

Dexis • Washington, DC

10d • $145,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Dexis is recruiting a Team Lead to support anticipated Department of State (DOS) programming focused on Foreign Military Financing (FMF) and International Military Education and Training (IMET) military grant assistance programs. The role provides policy direction and oversight in international security, security assistance, military operations, and defense strategy and plans. The position is contingent upon contract award and requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one before onboarding.

The Team Lead will head the DOS office’s Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation (AM&E) Unit, oversee contract staff, and provide technical direction and overall guidance for project activities and deliverables. The role serves as the primary administrative contact between DOS and team members for M&E product development and project progress, manages DOS stakeholder relationships, and oversees reporting and data collection to ensure high-quality analyses and reports.

Requirements

• Secret clearance or ability to obtain one before onboarding.
• Master’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• At least 5 years of foreign or security assistance initiative experience designing or conducting large-scale AM&E analytic activities for international programs.
• At least 3 years of experience leading an M&E team, such as in a Lead or Deputy role.
• At least 6 years of professional M&E experience.
• At least 8 years of experience multitasking on complex projects requiring interpersonal, customer service, writing, analytic, problem-solving, and computer skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to synthesize and distill complex information for executive audiences.
• Demonstrated research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage subordinates, assign work, monitor progress, and make supportive course corrections while creating a positive work environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft software, including Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint, with advanced experience in Microsoft Excel.
• Fluency in spoken and written English, including experience with Department of State writing and briefing styles.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug coverage, with three UnitedHealthcare plan options and coverage choices 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 coverage 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, coverage, claims, and provider-finding support through the Employee Care Center.

What This Job Offers

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