Dexis Consulting Group
Program Support Specialist, EMD/ PSEMC
Dexis Consulting Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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 Project
Through the Private Sector Engagement Modernization Contract (PSEMC), Dexis supports the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID's) PSE Hub to expand and deepen collaboration with the private sector to achieve greater development outcomes. The PSE Hub's mission is to create the institutional conditions, operating infrastructure, and capacity necessary to expand engagement with the private sector in the United States and partner countries. The PSE Hub works to transform and modernize how USAID does development by institutionalizing USAID's PSE policy and delivering capacity- and systems-building support for PSE across all sectors, operating units, and countries where USAID operates.
About the Position
The USAID Center for Economics and Market Development (EMD) is the Agency's primary resource for knowledge and technical assistance on economic growth and trade. EMD is also leading USAID's implementation of the Economic Resilience Initiative (ERI), a whole of government effort to foster resilient, sustainable, and inclusive economic growth and prosperity amid the disruptions and pressures of today's global economy, with three major focuses: 1) Improve macroeconomic stability, including increased debt sustainability; 2) Mobilize targeted investment in job-creating and wage-boosting growth; 3) Strengthen productive capacity around and expand development benefits from investment in critical supply chains. As part of the ERI implementation Team, the Program Support Specialist's core responsibilities will be the day-to-day oversight, coordination, management, tracking, and reporting on ERI activities and processes. The Program Support Specialist position will coordinate with State/F and OMB as well as LPA, POL and PLR and IPIs Budget Office regarding USAIDs comparative advantage and strengthen the case for the value of our efforts to appropriators and other key stakeholders to ensure adequate resourcing in the longer-term.
This is a telework-eligible position requiring occasional travel (15-25%) to USAID partner countries.
Responsibilities
Supports the coordination and development of ERI country action plans and related guidance with desk officers and mission POCs to enable USAID Missions and other Operating Units to achieve the objectives of ERI, while also aligning ERI activities with the Mission operational plan, Country and Regional Development Cooperation Strategies (CDCSs and RDCSs), and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) plans.Supports the development and implementation of the ERI MEL plan, working across the Agency to position ERI as a proof of concept for future economic resilience and growth efforts and identifying lessons learned from experiences promoting ER goals, tangible successes and failures, and catalyzing policy change.Supports the development of annual budget plans for the ERI, including budget plans that allocate sufficient resources and staff to provide specialized expertise, cross-country MEL, and other centralized functions.Supports and coordinates public outreach events that capitalize on ERI as a platform for policy positioning and broader messaging on the role of development cooperation in bolstering country and regional economic resilience and global economic security.Supports the process of compiling data and preparing ERI reports and budgets, such as action plans reports.Coordinates Agency-wide outreach to solicit information and data that can be used to develop budgets and program reporting including country coordination with desk officers and mission POCs.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and five years of work experience, or Master's degree with three or more years of work experience, or nine+ years equivalent relevant work experienceStrong analytical skills and the ability to assimilate and process large amounts of information into a coherent and compelling narrativeExcellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal, and collaboration skillsHighly developed cultural awareness and the ability to work collaboratively in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and culturesProblem solving orientation and ability to manage dynamic workflows and priorities with multiple stakeholdersEligibility to work in the U.S.Ability to attain and maintain a Secret-level clearance.Preferred
Current holder of an active Secret-level security clearance
All applicants are measured on how they foster a climate of respect in interactions with others, value differing perspectives, and treat others in a fair, equitable, and culturally sensitive manner. All employees and consultants are expected to value diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in performing everyday duties and responsibilities.
Min. Salary
$80,000-$100,000 USD
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.
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.
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 Project
Through the Private Sector Engagement Modernization Contract (PSEMC), Dexis supports the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID's) PSE Hub to expand and deepen collaboration with the private sector to achieve greater development outcomes. The PSE Hub's mission is to create the institutional conditions, operating infrastructure, and capacity necessary to expand engagement with the private sector in the United States and partner countries. The PSE Hub works to transform and modernize how USAID does development by institutionalizing USAID's PSE policy and delivering capacity- and systems-building support for PSE across all sectors, operating units, and countries where USAID operates.
About the Position
The USAID Center for Economics and Market Development (EMD) is the Agency's primary resource for knowledge and technical assistance on economic growth and trade. EMD is also leading USAID's implementation of the Economic Resilience Initiative (ERI), a whole of government effort to foster resilient, sustainable, and inclusive economic growth and prosperity amid the disruptions and pressures of today's global economy, with three major focuses: 1) Improve macroeconomic stability, including increased debt sustainability; 2) Mobilize targeted investment in job-creating and wage-boosting growth; 3) Strengthen productive capacity around and expand development benefits from investment in critical supply chains. As part of the ERI implementation Team, the Program Support Specialist's core responsibilities will be the day-to-day oversight, coordination, management, tracking, and reporting on ERI activities and processes. The Program Support Specialist position will coordinate with State/F and OMB as well as LPA, POL and PLR and IPIs Budget Office regarding USAIDs comparative advantage and strengthen the case for the value of our efforts to appropriators and other key stakeholders to ensure adequate resourcing in the longer-term.
This is a telework-eligible position requiring occasional travel (15-25%) to USAID partner countries.
Responsibilities
Supports the coordination and development of ERI country action plans and related guidance with desk officers and mission POCs to enable USAID Missions and other Operating Units to achieve the objectives of ERI, while also aligning ERI activities with the Mission operational plan, Country and Regional Development Cooperation Strategies (CDCSs and RDCSs), and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) plans.Supports the development and implementation of the ERI MEL plan, working across the Agency to position ERI as a proof of concept for future economic resilience and growth efforts and identifying lessons learned from experiences promoting ER goals, tangible successes and failures, and catalyzing policy change.Supports the development of annual budget plans for the ERI, including budget plans that allocate sufficient resources and staff to provide specialized expertise, cross-country MEL, and other centralized functions.Supports and coordinates public outreach events that capitalize on ERI as a platform for policy positioning and broader messaging on the role of development cooperation in bolstering country and regional economic resilience and global economic security.Supports the process of compiling data and preparing ERI reports and budgets, such as action plans reports.Coordinates Agency-wide outreach to solicit information and data that can be used to develop budgets and program reporting including country coordination with desk officers and mission POCs.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and five years of work experience, or Master's degree with three or more years of work experience, or nine+ years equivalent relevant work experienceStrong analytical skills and the ability to assimilate and process large amounts of information into a coherent and compelling narrativeExcellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal, and collaboration skillsHighly developed cultural awareness and the ability to work collaboratively in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and culturesProblem solving orientation and ability to manage dynamic workflows and priorities with multiple stakeholdersEligibility to work in the U.S.Ability to attain and maintain a Secret-level clearance.Preferred
Current holder of an active Secret-level security clearance
All applicants are measured on how they foster a climate of respect in interactions with others, value differing perspectives, and treat others in a fair, equitable, and culturally sensitive manner. All employees and consultants are expected to value diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in performing everyday duties and responsibilities.
Min. Salary
$80,000-$100,000 USD
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.
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.