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 seeks a highly experienced Strategic Advisor to support business development activities relating to Department of State humanitarian assistance programs. The Advisor will play a critical role in Dexis’ strategic positioning and in identifying and preparing winning solutions for relevant business opportunities. Working closely with the Federal Civilian Account business development team, the Advisor will be responsible for refining our understanding of the current and evolving client landscape, validating opportunity parameters, and facilitating strategic introductions to key stakeholders across opportunities.
This is a 1099 consultant position. It will be based remotely in the continental United States.
Responsibilities
Provide current strategic insight into the evolving needs and priorities, structure, and decision-making processes within the Department of State’s Bureau of Disaster and Humanitarian Response.
Advise Dexis leadership on strategies for market positioning and client engagement specific to humanitarian assistance programming.
Identify and facilitate introductions with relevant stakeholders throughout the capture and bid process.
Identify opportunities aligned with Dexis’ corporate capabilities and growth objectives, provide strategic guidance and support on bid capture, and help prepare winning proposal.
Validate strategic direction, programmatic objectives, potential scope, and customer needs and expectations for specific opportunities identified.
Participate in periodic strategy sessions and serve as a trusted advisor throughout the pre-solicitation, capture, and bid phases.
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of experience supporting U.S. Government programs
Prior experience with USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), the Department of State's Bureau for Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), the Department of State’s Bureau for Global Food Security, and/or any of their predecessor offices, within the past three (3) years is REQUIRED.
Deep familiarity with delivery of US federal humanitarian assistance, disaster response, stabilization, and/or similar crisis-oriented programming is REQUIRED.
Current existing relationships within Department of State and/or implementors of federal humanitarian assistance and disaster response awards overseas is REQUIRED.
Demonstrated experience and nuanced insights into successfully navigating the federal procurement process and the dynamic contracting environment.
Demonstrated track record of engagement with senior-level government officials, particularly at Department of State or in related foreign-policy-focused roles.
Prior experience advising capture or proposal teams targeting State Department contracts.
Discretion, professionalism, and a strong sense of integrity in facilitating client-facing interactions.
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.
As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.