Senior Program Manager, DHS

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

To ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations—including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and sanctions enforced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)—the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established the Export Controls Group (ECG) within its Science and Technology Directorate in 2015. The ECG serves as the primary unit responsible for developing, maintaining, and implementing DHS's export controls compliance program. It also promotes awareness of export controls compliance obligations within the Department through outreach and training programs for DHS components. The ECG provides technical, scientific, and regulatory expertise to DHS's export control-related interagency and international activities.

Dexis is assembling a team of technical experts, including analysts and managers, to support DHS’ ECG federal employee team through a contract (Export Controls Group Support). The Senior Program Manager provides overall contract oversight and ensures the successful execution of all program tasks. The SPM serves as the primary point of contact for DHS’ Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and Project Manager (PM) on all contractual, administrative, and staffing matters related to the ECG support task order.

This position is based in Washington, DC and is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Lead task order planning, coordination, and performance monitoring to ensure timely delivery of all contract requirements and tasks.
• Manage staffing resources to align with evolving contract needs, including surge support for CFIUS reviews, and ensure the availability of cleared, qualified personnel.
• Oversee development and submission of all contract deliverables, including transition plans, weekly/monthly progress reports, and annual summaries, in accordance with the deliverables schedule.
• Coordinate and deconflict activities among Dexis personnel to maintain quality and consistency across program deliverables.
• Monitor task performance metrics, quality standards, and customer satisfaction, proactively identifying and resolving performance issues.
• Facilitate quarterly progress meetings and routine communication with DHS stakeholders to exchange updates, address concerns, and align workstreams with program objectives.
• Ensure contract compliance with DHS policies, security requirements, and Section 508 standards across all work products and interactions.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing complex federal contracts or programs, preferably in national security, compliance, or scientific/technical domains.
• Demonstrated experience as a primary point of contact with federal Contracting Officers (COs), Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs), and Program Managers (PMs).
• Proven ability to manage contract performance, staffing, deliverables, and risk across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and federal contract compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading managing surge staffing requirements.
• Experience coordinating the development and delivery of programmatic reports, transition plans, and performance summaries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in stakeholder engagement and client service.
• Active Secret clearance or higher at the time of contract start; ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance if required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or similarly structured national security agencies.
• Demonstrated success supporting high-visibility or mission-critical federal science and technology programs.
• Familiarity with U.S. export control regulations (ITAR, EAR, OFAC) and compliance support services.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent program management credential.
  
  

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 Pay Range For This Role

$116,279—$145,349 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.