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.
The Senior Associate will provide a wide range of advisory and analytical services to a US government agency and its staff on key areas of operation, including management of the agency’s investment pipeline; managing and improving investment operations; and, coordinating business development both domestically and abroad.
This position will include providing direct administrative, technical, and research support to special projects and partnerships across the agency, including collaboration with internal staff and external partners.
Responsibilities- The Senior Associate will support the effective management of the agency’s investment pipeline to ensure the timely execution of projects that are aligned with key strategic priorities and poised to deliver significant development impact. This includes collecting and analyzing information related to the pipeline, supporting regular pipeline reviews with leadership, project tracking and monitoring, and ensuring necessary information is available for decision makers.
- The Senior Associate will also support the development and implementation of operational strategies and process improvements with the aim of delivering better investment outcomes, increasing efficiency, and providing superior experience for clients. This work will be done in collaboration with other internal and may focus on areas such as transaction review, investment process, and portfolio monitoring, The Senior Associate will be responsible for delivering meaningful and actionable analyses and recommendations, which can be implemented to improve business performance.
- May be assigned special projects, including support for meetings, conferences domestically and overseas; partnership engagements with other development finance institutions and investors; developing communications products that highlight the agency’s efforts (e.g., blogs, articles, talking points, press releases); and engagement the interagency on strategic/priority transactions. Examples of specific work products include market landscape analyses designed to inform agency leadership, PowerPoint decks, briefing memos, and talking points in preparation for events, meetings and business development opportunities, blog posts, and drafts of articles.
Other responsibilities would also include:
Onboarding and Training Development:
- Develop a comprehensive onboarding program for agency personnel designated for overseas offices.
- Implement a training curriculum that includes cultural sensitivity, local business practices, and Government Agency-specific operational protocols.
- Customize training materials to cater to the diverse roles within the overseas offices.
Administrative and Operational Management:
- Draft official communications such as cables and congressional notifications pertinent to the opening and operation of overseas offices.
- Track the progress of office openings, monitoring security clearances, agency readiness, and personnel onboarding processes.
- Provide problem-solving support for any issues arising in the administrative and operational setup.
- Coordinate and schedule interviews, assisting in the recruitment process for overseas personnel.
- Craft comprehensive position descriptions for new roles required in overseas offices.
- Lead and direct cross-functional teams to standardize and document processes for establishing new overseas offices.
Webpage Design and Content Creation:
- Design an intuitive and informative webpage dedicated to supporting business development coordination.
- Populate the webpage with essential resources such as templates, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and sector-specific guidance documents.
- Ensure the webpage content is regularly updated and maintained for relevance and accuracy.
General Support Services:
- Perform note-taking duties during meetings and compile clear and concise meeting minutes.
- Generate reports, create presentations, and develop slide decks for various internal and external purposes.
- Collect and analyze data relevant to the operational effectiveness and business development of overseas
- Responds to all requests in a timely manner. Replies to email correspondence and phone calls within two business days.
- Conducts daily duties with courtesy and professionalism.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field with a Master’s degree preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience in a related finance or consulting field, including impact investing, development or emerging market finance, investment or business advisory services, or management consulting.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Specialized experience required include data analysis including strong excel skills, market research, communications, and has a resume demonstrating the ability to perform duties and responsibilities
- Knowledge and skill in formulating and recommending new policies, processes or strategies.
- Ability to communicate with skill both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective and cooperative working relationship with representatives internally and externally.
- Knowledge of management and organizational principles and practices along with knowledge of planning, programming, prioritizing, and skill in gathering data and preparing reports for formal review and analysis.
Dexis pay range for this role: $70,000 - $85,000 USD
Below is the pay range aligned with this position. When developing a range, Dexis evaluates compensation holistically, triangulating between external market research, our budget for the position, and internal equity to arrive at a figure that is fair and competitive. Offers within this range will be based on an individual candidate's qualification, relevant education and experience, skills, performance, and organizational needs.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Master's degree
- At least 3 years of experience in finance, consulting, impact investing, development or emerging market finance, investment advisory, or management consulting
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- Data analysis including strong Excel skills
- Market research experience
- Communications skills, including verbal and written communication
- Knowledge of management and organizational principles, planning, programming, prioritizing, and report preparation
What We Do
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. We advance the mission of leading global engagement agencies, including USAID, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. We specialize in stabilization and conflict mitigation, security sector assistance, rule of law, anti-corruption, and inclusive economic growth. Our staff of over 500 full-time employees maintain an active presence across 80 countries. Our ISO 9001-certified quality management system (QMS) makes us a reliable partner with our clients. Established in 2001, Dexis has grown at double-digit rates for over a decade and is now a solidly middle-market company, a feat demonstrated by 2.5% of small government services firms. Dexis’ agile, digital-forward workforce and robust business platforms ensure adaptive management is built into everything we do. As a minority-owned company, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as the foundation of our corporate culture. Women make up seventy percent of staff and half of our executive leadership team. Forty percent of our staff and leadership team are from minority or historically under-represented communities. We are an active member of the communities where we work and provide matching donations to employee-driven social causes. Our employees have top ranked Dexis in Glassdoor as a company with the best growth prospects among its peers.
