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.
Position Overview
The Lead Analyst / Senior Associate serves as the Team Lead for the Export Controls Group (ECG) under the DHS Science & Technology Directorate (S&T). This key role is responsible for leading contractor personnel in the execution of the export control compliance program. The position provides strategic oversight, policy guidance, and technical leadership for export control reviews, training, and internal compliance support. The ECG Team Lead ensures all activities under their purview align with U.S. export control laws (ITAR, EAR, OFAC), DHS policies, and compliance objectives.
This position is based in Washington, DC and is contingent upon contract award. #LI-Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Supervision
- Supervise all contractor personnel working on ECG activities; serve as the main point of contact with DHS for all ECG-related work.
- Ensure continuity of support, quality control, and staff compliance with SOW-defined standards.
- Provide quality assurance over work products to ensure readiness for federal review and certification.
- Assign and monitor team workload, set priorities, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Serve as primary liaison during ECG Team Lead absences, designating and managing alternates as needed.
Program Management and Administration
- Lead programmatic support for a comprehensive DHS export controls compliance program.
- Oversee development of administrative policies, procedures, and structures necessary to maintain an effective compliance framework.
- Facilitate internal and external stakeholder meetings including other federal agencies, academia, private sector, and nonprofits.
- Manage and monitor progress against contract deliverables and performance metrics; ensure all work aligns with contract scope and federal expectations.
Export Control Compliance
- Lead the execution of systematic assessments for export control compliance across DHS-conducted, funded, or sponsored activities.
- Provide direct guidance and technical support to DHS program managers, investigators, and component staff on applicable regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate the preparation and review of self-classification assessments, license requests, commodity jurisdiction/classification requests, and advisory opinions.
- Ensure compliance documentation, databases, and assessment records are accurate, current, and aligned with DHS policy.
- Communicate review outcomes and develop recommendations to resolve deficiencies and strengthen compliance.
- Support development of reports, briefings, and instructional materials related to ECG findings and compliance posture.
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Bachelor’s degree in international relations, export compliance, engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including leadership of export control or regulatory compliance teams.
- Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. export control regulations (EAR, ITAR, OFAC) and federal compliance frameworks.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in high-stakes, federal government settings.
- Exceptional writing, briefing, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience in stakeholder coordination, regulatory policy development, and technical program management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting DHS or other national security agencies.
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.
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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.
