Senior Technical Advisor (Consultant) – Department of State

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Washington, DC
In-Office
Senior level
Consulting
The Role
The Senior Technical Advisor will provide strategic and technical expertise in diplomatic security and technical security engineering, develop proposals, and refine content for government programs.
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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 is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor consultant to support technical solution design for upcoming opportunities with the Bureau for Diplomatic Security with the U.S. Department of State. This consultant will serve as the lead subject matter expert on technical security engineering, contributing significantly to solution architecture, technical proposal development, and overall proposal quality.

This is a high-impact, short-term engagement for an individual who understands the operational and technical dimensions of government diplomatic security and technical security engineering programs, including physical, technical, and procedural elements.

 

Responsibilities
  • Provide technical and strategic insight into the organizational priorities, structure, and decision-making processes within the Bureau of Diplomatic Security’s Technical Security Engineering (TSE) Office.
  • Lead the development of the technical approach and solution design for a U.S. government program related to diplomatic security and TSE.
  • Refine technical proposal content, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with government priorities and terminology.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into compelling narratives for evaluation by technical and non-technical reviewers.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts and capture team members to integrate cross-cutting themes such as innovation, risk management, and operational support.
  • Provide strategic insight into evolving trends in diplomatic security and technical security engineering.

 

Qualifications 
  • At least 5 years of directly relevant technical experience in diplomatic security and TSE, ideally within the Department of State.
  • Deep familiarity with U.S. Department of State diplomatic security programs, particularly those under the Training Directorate.
  • Demonstrated experience developing or managing technical solutions for federal technical security-related programs.
  • Exceptional writing and communication skills; prior experience leading technical design and/or writing for federal proposals is preferred.
  • Proven ability to work independently in high-stakes, deadline-driven environments.

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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The Company
HQ: Washington, DC
261 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

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.

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